ZULUS HD V2 is Here: The Best Just Got Better
Author: Nicholas Chen
Hello DNT fans, we want to thank you for following along with us as we grow. We love to make amazing Day and Night Technologies that you love to see. We are excited to release our new ZULUS HD V2.
The ZULUS HD V2 is an evolution of our very popular original ZULUS Digital Day and Night Vision Scope. Building on the strengths of the original and user feedback, we have enhanced it in the new V2. There are a number of improvements, so let’s dive into them.
We recognized the demand for longer runtime in outdoor settings, so we upgraded from the 18650 battery to the larger 21700 battery. With this upgrade, the typical daytime use of the ZULUS HD V2 now averages 8 hours of runtime, with a maximum of 10 hours. For nighttime use with the onboard illuminator and LRF, you can expect around 4 hours of runtime. Speaking of the IR illuminator, the ZULUS HD V2 LRF models come standard with a detachable M24 850nm IR illuminator, which can be swapped for an M24 940nm version for more discreet operation.
The buttons of the ZULUS HD V2 have been reoriented to bring smarter control. This positions the Power button forward, above the other buttons, and places the Record button at the back. DNT users will find the menu system a lot more intuitive as it is the same as our flagship ThermNight series.
We eliminated the Picatinny rail on the side of the ZULUS HD V2. This allows for a bit more range for Wi-Fi connectivity as well as faster download speeds of the videos you recorded. The micro SD card port has been replaced with internal 32 GB of storage. So if you remove the side cap, it just reveals the USB-C port for hard wired downloading of the video files to a computer, as well as for the use of USB power banks to extend the runtime of the ZULUS HD V2.
Another feature that we carried over from real-world feedback is the larger eyepiece and magnification ring with a throw lever. The ZULUS HD V2 now has a more comfortable 65mm eye relief as well as a 1920×1080 micro OLED display.
The LRF version of the ZULUS HD V2 has an improved rangefinder that can range as close as 5 yards. We have also programmed the ZULUS HD V2 so you no longer have to manually zoom out to see your LRF range box. If you are zoomed in, even at max magnification, activating the LRF will automatically switch back to base magnification so you can see the LRF range box. Press the Ranging button again to get the ballistic calibration, or hold the button down to cancel the ranging, and the ZULUS HD V2 will go back to your last magnification setting.
With regards to ballistic calculation, you can now display the ballistics which will show up on the right side of the screen. This is helpful for those shooting long range and those who want to use the Dial-In option. When the reticle shifts, the displayed ballistic is a visual confirmation that the reticle has shifted to the new position for ballistic drop.
We hope you will enjoy these improvements to our new ZULUS HD V2. They will enhance your next adventure. You will love what you see.