{"product_id":"dnt-zulus-4k-digital-night-vision-scope-with-laser-rangefinder","title":"DNT ZULUS 4K Digital Night Vision Scope with Laser Rangefinder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDNT ZULUS 4K\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 4K sensor sets the DNT ZULUS 4K apart from the rest of the digital lineup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolution 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe built-in rangefinder on the ZULUS 4K measures out to 1,300 yards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistance 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallistic solutions project into the ZULUS 4K sight picture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnification on the ZULUS 4K spans 3x to 24x across two recording modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoom 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 50 mm f\/1.8 ED glass lens feeds the ZULUS 4K sensor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZULUS 4K holds a usable image in moonlight without an IR illuminator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDNT'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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecording on the ZULUS 4K saves to 64 GB of internal storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 30 mm tube mounts the ZULUS 4K in standard rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShooters who want maximum detail in a familiar tube format fit the ZULUS 4K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunters 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the DNT ZULUS 4K record in 4K?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow far does the ZULUS 4K rangefinder measure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 5 to 1,300 yards. Readings appear in the sight picture and feed the DNT Ballistic Engine for holdover correction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the ZULUS 4K need an IR illuminator?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat size rings does the ZULUS 4K use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 30 mm rings. The ZULUS 4K is built as a traditional tube scope, so it mounts the same way a conventional day scope does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much does the ZULUS 4K weigh?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAbout 29.5 oz mounted, including the battery and rings. The scope alone is 24.3 oz, and it measures 13.7 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNT Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700561051715,"sku":null,"price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/1737\/9139\/files\/ZT4K_12.png?v=1787341980","url":"https:\/\/thermalbros.com\/products\/dnt-zulus-4k-digital-night-vision-scope-with-laser-rangefinder","provider":"Thermal Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}