DNT ZULUS 4K Digital Night Vision Scope with Laser Rangefinder

The DNT ZULUS 4K is a tube-style digital scope built around a Sony STARVIS 2 4K sensor and a 50 mm f/1.8 ED glass lens. Magnification runs 3x to 24x, a built-in rangefinder measures to 1,300 yards, and the DNT Ballistic Engine puts the corrected hold in the sight picture. A 30 mm tube fits standard rings, so it mounts like the day scope it replaces.

A 4K sensor sets the DNT ZULUS 4K apart from the rest of the digital lineup

Resolution is where this scope separates from DNT's other digital optics. A Sony STARVIS 2 4K CMOS sensor measuring 1/1.8 inches captures 3840 by 2160, roughly four times the pixel count of the 1920 by 1080 sensors in the ZULUS V2 scopes. More pixels on the sensor means more detail available before digital zoom starts costing anything, which matters most when identifying what is standing at the far end of a field.

The built-in rangefinder on the ZULUS 4K measures out to 1,300 yards

Distance is the variable that ruins otherwise good shots, and estimating it through an optic is unreliable at any hour. The rangefinder in the ZULUS 4K reads from 5 to 1,300 yards. Readings appear without lowering the rifle or reaching for a handheld unit.

Ballistic solutions project into the ZULUS 4K sight picture

A measured range still leaves the holdover unresolved. The DNT Ballistic Engine takes the reading, works the trajectory against the profile stored for the rifle and load in use, and projects the solution into the view. Profiles are set in the scope or synced through the DNT App over Wi-Fi, so the data behind the correction stays current.

Magnification on the ZULUS 4K spans 3x to 24x across two recording modes

Zoom runs from 3x to 24x, and the mode in use sets the range available. At 4K and 30 fps, the full 3x to 24x span is on hand for picking apart detail at distance. Switching to 1080p at 60 fps trades the top of the zoom range for a faster frame rate that tracks movement more smoothly, with 3x to 12x available. Video files save at 1920 by 1080 in both cases.

A 50 mm f/1.8 ED glass lens feeds the ZULUS 4K sensor

Light reaching the sensor is what determines a digital scope's low-light performance, and a 50 mm objective at f/1.8 gathers a great deal of it. Extra-low dispersion glass keeps color shift and edge softness down, which becomes visible at higher magnification where lesser glass starts to smear. A wide aperture is what lets the scope work on ambient light without additional illumination.

The ZULUS 4K holds a usable image in moonlight without an IR illuminator

DNT's position on the ZULUS 4K is that the sensor and lens combination holds detail, clean edges, and natural contrast in moonlight without an IR illuminator. Conditions set the limit here as with any digital night vision: an overcast, moonless night offers little light to work with, and an IR illuminator remains the answer for genuinely dark ground.

Recording on the ZULUS 4K saves to 64 GB of internal storage

Internal storage runs to 64 GB of eMMC, with no card to buy or install. A tuned microphone with adaptive noise reduction handles audio, which matters on a scope where wind and action noise otherwise swamp the recording. The DNT App handles live viewing, album management, and sharing over Wi-Fi.

A 30 mm tube mounts the ZULUS 4K in standard rings

Unlike the rest of DNT's digital range, the ZULUS 4K is built as a traditional tube scope on a 30 mm aircraft-grade aluminum body. Standard 30 mm rings mount it, so the setup matches a conventional day scope rather than requiring a proprietary base. Length runs 13.7 inches and mounted weight reaches roughly 29.5 oz with battery and rings, which asks for adequate rail space and a rifle that carries the weight comfortably.

Shooters who want maximum detail in a familiar tube format fit the ZULUS 4K

Hunters who want the most resolution DNT offers, in a scope that mounts in rings like the day optic it replaces, are the core fit for the ZULUS 4K. Coyote and hog work at distance benefits from the 4K sensor, the 50 mm lens, and ranging that reaches 1,300 yards. Hunters wanting a lighter, shorter setup should look at the ZULUS V2 scopes, which are smaller, lighter, and rated for longer runtime. Anyone needing to see in total darkness on ambient light alone should plan on an IR illuminator regardless of which model they choose.

FAQ

Does the DNT ZULUS 4K record in 4K?

The sensor captures 4K at 30 fps, and video files save at 1920 by 1080. The 4K sensor delivers its benefit in the detail available on screen and through the zoom range rather than in the saved file resolution.

How far does the ZULUS 4K rangefinder measure?

From 5 to 1,300 yards. Readings appear in the sight picture and feed the DNT Ballistic Engine for holdover correction.

Does the ZULUS 4K need an IR illuminator?

Not under moonlight. DNT states the 4K sensor and 50 mm f/1.8 lens gather enough ambient light to hold detail without one. On overcast, moonless nights an IR illuminator is still the answer, as with any digital night vision.

What size rings does the ZULUS 4K use?

Standard 30 mm rings. The ZULUS 4K is built as a traditional tube scope, so it mounts the same way a conventional day scope does.

How much does the ZULUS 4K weigh?

About 29.5 oz mounted, including the battery and rings. The scope alone is 24.3 oz, and it measures 13.7 inches long.