{"product_id":"dnt-zulus-zhd520-v2-digital-night-vision-scope","title":"DNT Zulus ZHD520-V2 Digital Night Vision Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDNT ZULUS ZHD520-V2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the longer-reaching of DNT's two digital day-and-night scopes, running 5x through 20x against the 3-12x ZHD312-V2. A Sony STARVIS 2 sensor behind ED glass keeps the image usable from midday through full dark, and a detachable IR illuminator handles the hours with no light at all. One zero covers the whole day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive to twenty times magnification puts the ZHD520-V2 at the long end of the ZULUS V2 range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnification on the ZHD520-V2 runs 5x through 20x, against 3x through 12x on the ZHD312-V2. Starting at 5x means the sight picture opens already magnified, which suits shooters whose targets sit further out than they can comfortably judge at lower power. A throw lever changes magnification with gloves on, replacing the wheel DNT used on the previous generation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 4.91-degree frame trades width for precision on the ZHD520-V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField of view on the ZHD520-V2 measures 4.91 by 2.76 degrees, roughly half the width of the 7.97 by 4.49 degrees on the 3-12x model. Less ground in frame is the direct cost of more magnification, and it is a fair trade for deliberate shooting where the target is known and stationary. Fast scanning and following moving targets are harder through a narrow frame, which is the honest limitation of this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DNT ZULUS ZHD520-V2 covers daylight and full dark on one zero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNight optics usually come off the rifle at sunrise. This one does not. A Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor and ED glass lenses produce a usable daylight image, hold through dawn and dusk, and hand off to digital night vision when the light runs out. That day-into-dark range is the practical difference between a digital scope like this and a thermal optic, which reads heat and looks the same at any hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail at 20x rests on the STARVIS 2 sensor and 60 Hz display in the ZHD520-V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Sony STARVIS 2 CMOS sensor gathers the light and a 1920 by 1080 Micro-OLED display shows it at 60 Hz. Magnification on this scope is digital, so the top of the zoom range asks the most of both the sensor and the display — the same reason image quality at 20x matters more here than on the 3-12x model. Peak brightness reaches 1,800 nits across five levels, keeping the screen readable in direct sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwapping the ZHD520-V2 illuminator from 850 nm to 940 nm trades reach for discretion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA detachable 850 nm IR illuminator ships with the ZHD520-V2 and supplies the light digital night vision needs in full dark. Swapping in a 940 nm unit produces a beam that is far harder to detect, at the cost of some effective range. Both mount and dismount without tools, so the choice can change between properties or between nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery shot through the ZHD520-V2 can record itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuto RAV captures ten seconds either side of each shot with no button pressed at all. Manual RAV does the same on a long press, adding ten seconds per tap up to two minutes. A short press starts loop recording in clips of up to five minutes. Sound comes from a noise-reducing microphone, footage saves at 1800 by 1080, and 32 GB of built-in storage holds it without a memory card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 21700 cell powers the ZHD520-V2 for a 10-hour night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDNT moved the V2 generation from an 18650 cell to a higher-capacity 21700, and runtime reaches up to 10 hours as a result. Two batteries and a charger ship in the box. A 5V USB-C port takes an external bank for stationary sits that run past even that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiopter adjustment and 65 mm eye relief set the ZHD520-V2 up for the shooter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye relief of 65 mm keeps the eyepiece back at a safe distance under recoil and allows a relaxed posture over a long sit. A diopter adjustment of plus or minus 3 dioptres brings the display into sharp focus for the individual eye. The scope measures 6.4 by 2.9 by 2.0 inches and weighs 17.0 oz, slightly longer than the 3-12x model to accommodate the higher magnification range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong sight lines and deliberate shots suit the ZHD520-V2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunters shooting across open fields, pasture, and long lanes are the core fit for the ZHD520-V2, where 20x reach matters more than a wide frame. Coyote and hog work at distance benefits from the extra magnification when identifying what is standing at the far end. Hunters who scan a lot of ground, work in close cover, or follow moving targets should take the wider 3-12x ZHD312-V2 instead, and anyone who wants distance readings and holdover correction should look at the ZHD520R-V2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between the DNT ZULUS ZHD520-V2 and the ZHD312-V2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnification and field of view. The ZHD520-V2 runs 5x to 20x with a 4.91 by 2.76 degree frame for longer distances. The ZHD312-V2 runs 3x to 12x with a wider 7.97 by 4.49 degree frame for scanning. Sensor, display, battery, and recording are identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the magnification on the ZHD520-V2 optical or digital?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital. The ZHD520-V2 magnifies from 5x to 20x digitally against a 1920 by 1080 sensor and display. Image quality is at its best lower in the zoom range, as it is on any digital scope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the ZHD520-V2 be used during the day?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The ZHD520-V2 is a day and night scope. A Sony STARVIS 2 sensor and ED glass produce a usable daylight image, and the digital night vision engine with IR illuminator takes over after dark. One zero covers both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the ZHD520-V2 have a rangefinder?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The ZHD520-V2 has no laser rangefinder. The ZHD520R-V2 shares the same 5-20x magnification and adds an integrated rangefinder with a ballistic calculator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat comes in the box with the ZHD520-V2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ZHD520-V2 ships with a PMS mount, a detachable 850 nm IR illuminator, an eye cup, a flip-up lens cover, two 21700 flat-top batteries, a charger, two USB cables, a user manual, a quick start guide, and a lens cleaning cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DNT Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700210827331,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/1737\/9139\/files\/ZHD520V2ProductImage.png?v=1787329085","url":"https:\/\/thermalbros.com\/products\/dnt-zulus-zhd520-v2-digital-night-vision-scope","provider":"Thermal Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}