DNT Zulus ZHD312R-V2 LRF Digital Night Vision Scope

The DNT ZULUS ZHD312R-V2 measures the distance to a target, calculates the holdover, and shows both in the sight picture. It runs on the same optic from midday through full dark, magnifies 3x to 12x, and records the shot on its own. A Sony STARVIS 2 sensor behind ED glass handles the image at either end of the day.

The DNT ZULUS ZHD312R-V2 ranges, calculates holdover, and works day or night

Three jobs run through one housing on the ZHD312R-V2. A laser rangefinder returns the distance. A ballistic calculator turns that distance into a corrected hold. A digital day-and-night imaging system keeps the picture usable whether the sun is up or long gone. Nothing here requires a second device, a second zero, or swapping optics when the light changes.

Ranging on the ZHD312R-V2 reaches 1,100 yards

Judging distance through any optic is guesswork, and low light makes it worse. The rangefinder in the ZHD312R-V2 measures from 5 to 1,100 yards and puts the number in the display without lowering the rifle or reaching for a handheld unit. A measured distance is where an honest holdover starts.

Ballistic corrections follow every ZHD312R-V2 range reading

A distance on its own still leaves the drop math to the shooter. The built-in ballistic calculator takes the measured range from the ZHD312R-V2, applies the profile saved for the rifle and load in use, and returns the corrected hold on screen. Profiles are set on the device or fine-tuned in the DNT App, so different rifles and loads each keep their own.

Daylight and darkness both run through the ZHD312R-V2 on one zero

Most night optics come off the rifle at sunrise. This one does not. A Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor and ED glass produce a usable daylight image, hold detail through dawn and dusk, and hand off to digital night vision when the light runs out. One zero covers the full day, and the rangefinder works the whole time.

At 3x to 12x, the ZHD312R-V2 takes the wider of the two ZULUS V2 magnification ranges

Magnification on the ZHD312R-V2 spans 3x through 12x, the shorter of the two ranges DNT offers in this series. Starting at 3x keeps more ground in frame for finding a target and following movement, where the 5-20x ZHD520R-V2 starts tighter and reaches further. A throw lever changes power with gloves on, replacing the wheel used on the previous generation.

Sony STARVIS 2 imaging and a 60 Hz display carry the ZHD312R-V2 picture

A Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor gathers the light, ED glass keeps the edges clean, and the image lands on a 1920 by 1080 Micro-OLED display running at 60 Hz. Peak brightness of 1,800 nits across five levels is what keeps the screen readable in direct sun instead of washed out. Range and holdover figures overlay that same display, so the numbers stay legible in the conditions where they matter most.

Recoil-activated video on the ZHD312R-V2 saves the shot without a button press

Three recording modes run on the ZHD312R-V2. A short press starts loop recording in clips of up to five minutes. A long press triggers Manual RAV, saving ten seconds before and after, with another ten seconds added per tap up to two minutes. Auto RAV works hands-free, capturing ten seconds either side of every shot automatically. A noise-reducing microphone records sound alongside, and 32 GB of built-in storage holds it all without a memory card.

Ten hours of runtime come from one 21700 cell in the ZHD312R-V2

DNT moved the V2 generation from an 18650 cell to a higher-capacity 21700, and runtime reaches up to 10 hours. Two batteries and a charger ship in the box. Runtime matters more on a rangefinding model than a plain one, since ranging, ballistics, and recording all draw from the same cell as the display.

Hunters who want ranging without carrying a separate device choose the ZHD312R-V2

Buyers who would otherwise carry a day scope, a night optic, and a handheld rangefinder are the core fit for the ZHD312R-V2, since one unit and one zero replace all three. Coyote and hog hunting at moderate distance suits the 3x to 12x range. Hunters who need more magnification for longer sight lines should look at the ZHD520R-V2, and anyone with no use for ranging saves real money with the standard ZHD312-V2.

FAQ

How far does the DNT ZULUS ZHD312R-V2 rangefinder measure?

The ZHD312R-V2 rangefinder measures from 5 to 1,100 yards. Readings appear in the display without lowering the optic or reaching for a separate device.

What is the difference between the ZHD312R-V2 and the ZHD312-V2?

The ZHD312R-V2 adds a laser rangefinder and a ballistic calculator. Both models share the same 3x to 12x magnification, Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, display, battery, and recording system.

Does the ZHD312R-V2 work during the day?

Yes. The ZHD312R-V2 is a day and night scope. The Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and ED glass produce a usable daylight image, and the digital night vision engine takes over after dark. One zero covers both, and the rangefinder works throughout.

Is the ZHD312R-V2 a thermal scope?

No. The ZHD312R-V2 is digital night vision, which amplifies available light. Thermal optics read heat instead and work in total darkness without illumination, but do not produce a daylight image the way this scope does.

What is the difference between the ZHD312R-V2 and the ZHD520R-V2?

Magnification. The ZHD312R-V2 runs 3x to 12x for a wider frame at moderate distance, while the ZHD520R-V2 runs 5x to 20x for longer sight lines. Both carry the same rangefinder, ballistic calculator, sensor, and display.