Arken Optics Zulus ZHD312R & ZHD520R pt.1: side by side in daylight

[@ian436]

Russ in your opinion is the Pard ds 35 a better scope for sub 12 airgun use, not taking price into account

[@RussDouglas222]

Hmm there's a question, I didn't have the ZHD312R for long before passing it to Billy. Once I have it (or another ZHD312R) I'll record a side-by-side comparison with my gen.1 DS35-50RF. ...which reminds me I have a few DS35 videos in the editing queue. 🤓 Thanks for watching - please share 🙏, cheers. Russ

[@kennethpruitt8534]

Excellent video and got me to subscribe. Wondering why there wasn't a comparison of the two while on the closest to exact magnification settings. For instance, the 320 at 4.5 power seemed to have less field of view than the 520 at 5 power. Of course it could just be my old eyes.

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks for subscribing Kenneth. Hmm I'd say the 3-12 has a wider FOV throughout the similar magnification stages than the 5-20, but as soon as I can get my hands back on the ZHD312R I'll record a quick daylight comparison with them at 4.5x / 5x, 7.5x / 7.5x, 10.5x / 10x and 12x / 12.5x. Then I'll do a nocturnal comparison too, with onboard IR, including focusing the beam. Cheers. Russ

[@malin7919]

@@RussDouglas222 How about a night footage comparison. After all, people buy these for night vision capability. I suspect 312 will be brighter than 520 at night.

[@RussDouglas222]

@@malin7919 Yes I'll be doing this as soon as I can get my hands on another ZHD312R, to continue my review. And I expect it will be slightly brighter at night side-by-side due to the wider FOV lens, although the sensor compensates automatically so it'll need slightly less IR brightness. Cheers. Russ

[@malin7919]

@@RussDouglas222 Great. I look forward to your review with and without IR comparison. Speaking of sensor compensation, have you noticed that Arken removed the Overexposure Compensation setting from latest iOS app? I wonder why.

[@perki496]

Nice one Russ great comparison thanks

[@RussDouglas222]

Thank-you and thanks for watching... pleasw share. 🤓🙏 All the best, cheers. Russ

[@Airgunhunter-vt8bl]

Hi russ. I’ve got the 5-20. Only use it on 5 X for rabbits and rats unless zeroing and seeing your video I’m still shocked at how good these scopes are for the money and that they are listening to feedback from customers and the likes of you. Just ignore people like meatballs who are not up for change. Keep it up mate. Love your stuff

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks very much, and yes -it's a superb all-in-one scope... and I believe the wider angle / closer ranging ZHD312R will be even more popular. 🤓 ...and yes -Arken are behaving exactly how we'd love all manufacturers to. 👏👌 Thanks for watching and commenting, please share. 🙏 All the best, cheers. Russ

[@j.p.4541]

Great review of the Zulus scopes. Do both models come with the 850mn IR Illuminators?

[@RussDouglas222]

@@j.p.4541 Thank-you, yes I believe all models come with 850nm VCSEL IR pills, unless you specify 940nm, or order one of those as an extra. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@keithcruickshank5984]

Hi Russ great video as usual, a good test would be playing different size lettering at ranges say up to 60 yards and zooming in at different points to see if you can read lettering, also would be nice if scopes auto ranged while moving from one target to another as on rangefinder Le-032 regards Keith

[@crazycressy7986]

Just hope the terminal, night vison scope is not too expensive, I've been holding off getting a scope waiting for the new puppy to land ,ive got a huge cricket ground to clear of wabbits 😊

[@RussDouglas222]

The improved/upgraded multi-spectral Arken TNC225R will apparently still only be "around $1k". Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@Ratsinthereticles]

Hi Russ, great video I e been waiting for the 3x12 for a while I want to purchase one but I’m struggling to find out if it’s available with out LRF as I’m a sub 12 air gunner and don’t need lrf plus it should bring the cost down also does anyone know if you it’s available with out ballistics calculator as this is also pointless for sub 12 air gunners. Thanks guys.

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi there (great name BTW 👏). I'll ask Arken if that's an option... but I'm planning to buy a ZHD312R for use on my .22" sub-12 Krait Lite, where the LRF / BCL perfectly accounts for the loopy trajectory. Also Arken specifically modified the LRF on the 312R to range down to 5m, and I've found the closer the target is, the differences in holdover can vary massively, especially with a bullpup. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@georgeg8106]

Top man russ keep them coming please 👏👍

[@paulh71]

Lens on the 312 looks soft compared to the 520. Will be interesting to see how it compares with night imaging and IR.

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi Paul, my apologies for any poor focus, always tricky keeping two scopes sharply focused, while also trying not to lose my balance. We'll do loads more testing, as Bruce should have this very soon 🤓, once he pries it out of Billy's hands. 😆 ...plus I want to buy one for myself as soon as they're available. 😍 Thanks for watching, please share 🙏, cheers. Russ

[@paulh71]

Yep, might be focus, bit hard to tell. Could also be the shorter focal length, not sure. Check out the part where you show the sea and a truck passes by at 1:35 into the video, the choppy sea is visible in the 520, not so obvious in the 312, so definitely less detail, just not sure why. Will be interesting to see what Bruce thinks. Can't wait to see part 2. Keep up the good work. @@RussDouglas222

[@peterdodsworth]

Is the image the same on matching magnification... eg is the x5 (digital zoom) on the 3-12 same as x5 on optical of the 5-20. Image seems little more intense on the 5-20?

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi Pete, the 312 goes up in 3x, 4.5x, 6x, 7.5x, 9x, 10.5x and 12x (so no 5x, but the 4.5x will be very similar magnification - but with a wider FOV). Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@Aidakas]

Nice scope, but what I do not like is; No wind calculating, although it has potential for that calculation as well :( Hope to see changes on this issue with new software update.

[@RussDouglas222]

Hmm I'd never stick the wind speed / direction in the App, to then upload and aim-off for me, as wind is often so changeable. I'd rather aim-off on the fly as and when I feel the breeze on my face or see vegetation moving downrange. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@Aidakas]

I used to do that with glass ones, if it has a knob with that function, probably I use it, in this case, need to hold on to a phone with open table for corrections under nose. Perhapse someone with small influence, shold talck to Arken/DNT ?

[@666gun100]

Looking at the seagull at 6:02 the 12x on the 3-12 looks a lot smaller than the 12.5 on the 5-20, more than the 0.5 difference.

[@RussDouglas222]

I might have mis-timed/sync'd some of the onscreen text by a second or so. 🤪 Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@Hutchy46]

Hi Russ would you recommend the Arken over the pard 008s LRF? Great video

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks Hutchy (and thanks for watching), and yes - I prefer the Zulus' image quality and functionality. I still shoot with the eyebell touching my eyebrow (using non-recoiling PCPs), but the image is better. Cheers. Russ

[@Hutchy46]

@@RussDouglas222 Thanks Russ, thanks for the link the other day on the ballistic set up on the Arken it made things simple 👍 I'll look for a second Arken rather then the 008s if the picture is better. Appreciate the work mate 👍

[@RussDouglas222]

@@Hutchy46 Thank-you and my pleasure. 🤝 Happy shooting, cheers. Russ

[@MasonStormSunny]

​@@RussDouglas222have you tried 008SP2? 008SP2 has much bigger screen. The one in Zulus is tiny.

[@Nick-Antoniou]

Russ will they be selling the ZHD312R with the 940nm as standard? That would seem the ideal combo for sub 12

[@RussDouglas222]

I assume the 850nm will be standard, but you just specify which IR you require, when you order... same as specifying whether you require the 0MOA, 20MOA or 35MOA mount. 🤓 Anyone with skittish prey will likely prefer the 940nm, whereas if your prey's not bothered/distracted by the faint red glow of 850nm, that will be 25% brighter than 850nm (on the same power level), so will be better. Cheers. Russ

[@garyshopland8948]

Hello Russ, how does the ZHD320R perform shooting up trees etc, is the Gyro any good, and can you see the reticle in sunlight, will you need a sunshade, thankyou Gary..

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi Gary, from Billy & Bruce's testing, the ZHD520R does include steep angles in holdover (so I assume the ZHD312R also does). 👍 I always deactivate the gyro displays, as I find them a distraction, on any scope. I've yet to use my Zulus in bright / direct sunlight, but I have an adjustable shade from John (@JCHU_1988 on the AGF), so that'll be cool if required. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@garyshopland8948]

@@RussDouglas222 Thanks again Russ for taking the time to answer my questions, its stuff I wanted to find out before I go out and but it, I will look at your link for a sunshade, have a peaceful Easter, Gary...

[@stephenoshea1166]

Nice one as usual mate, have hikmicro not sent you an alpex 4k yet? I'd love to see you review one as I've got one, looking to upgrade the IR and would like to see you and or bruce compare ir light sources to see what brings out the best at longer range. Currently using a cheap vcsel which is quite decent but would like to know if likes of a dark engine blade or wraith would improve it much.👍👍😀

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks Stephen, nope no sign yet 🤷🏻‍♂️ although Bruce has a non-LRF Alpex 4K kindly on loan from Ian Blackwood of BlackwoodOutdoors.co.uk, so he's started to review it. 🤓 We'll get this online ASAP. Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@stephenoshea1166]

@@RussDouglas222 That's where I bought mine. I'll tune in for that one, I expect he'll be testing various lights with it no doubt. Cheers!

[@Sharpeyematthews]

Looking good russ much better filed off view👍

[@МихаилПанюков-и9е]

Здравствуйте Russ, какой прицел лучше Arken zulus 5-20 lrf или Pard 008 sp Lrf и если можно делать сравнительный обзор особенно ночной?

[@RussDouglas222]

Привет, я бы одолжил один из этих Пардов для честного/независимого обзора? Был ли 008SP2 заменен на Pard NV-SC4? Спасибо за просмотр, удачи. Расс

[@janrobertbos]

...nice!!!...once again!!!😀

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks Jan, and thanks for watching - please share! Cheers. Russ

[@stephenoshea1166]

Hi Russ, got myself a 520r, liking it but....can't seem to get it connected to the app. Can you assist please? It's android (Moto) works fine with hikmicro app and connecting etc. I've tried uninstalling/ reinstalling app, I can connect to WiFi, says connected but can't provide internet just like with hikmicro but when on the app still says "connect to device"

[@RussDouglas222]

Did you also activate 'location' on your device? Cheers. Russ

[@stephenoshea1166]

@@RussDouglas222 I don't think so, will have to have another go later, is that what's needed? Thanks

[@RussDouglas222]

@@stephenoshea1166 Yep you need to have 'location' activated on your smartphone/tablet that's running the App. Good luck, cheers. Russ

[@stephenoshea1166]

Still no luck even with location enabled. May have to email Arken or optics warehouse.

[@stephenoshea1166]

To anyone having problems, connecting, I got mine resolved by switching off mobile data on my phone, apparently it can interfere with the WiFi connection, thanks to optics warehouse for talking to Arken on my behalf to help get to the bottom of it. 👍

[@stevevw34]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@RussDouglas222]

Thanks for watching Steve, feel free to share and spread the word. 🙏 All the best, cheers. Russ

[@ultrapestcontrol7485]

Nice comparison

[@RussDouglas222]

Thank-you, and thanks for watching. All the best, cheers. Russ

[@MasonStormSunny]

Why the screen on Zulus is almost twice smaller than on Pard 008SP2?

[@schoolboymafia]

“airgun scope” I’ve got one on my .223 T3X.

[@RussDouglas222]

That's awesome. 👏 Thanks for watching, and for sharing. 🤓 Cheers. Russ

[@HalilOzak]

Hi Russ Is the reticle ffp or sfp? When I zoom in with ffp selected, the reticle slides to the top of the screen.Is it normal?Thanks for videos

[@RussDouglas222]

Hi there, it sounds like you maybe have original firmware installed... whereas a fairly early update includes 'auto-centre when zoomed'. Also if the reticle is too high (i.e. not fairly central with a low Y value) when on base mag', you would benefit from a mount with less MOA. Basically too much MOA (inc' whatever MOA might be built into your rifle action/rail) means your zeroed + will be high. So if yours is 35MOA you would probably be better using a 20MOA mount (or if 20 already you might be better with a 0MOA mount). Hope this helps, and thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@HalilOzak]

I am using a 0 moa mount. After zeroing to 18 meters, the reticle shifted to the bottom of the screen. Maybe it is better to zeroing by shimming.@@RussDouglas222

[@RussDouglas222]

@@HalilOzak Have you updated your scope to the curent firmware, via the Arken Optics App?

[@HalilOzak]

@@RussDouglas222 yes I have

[@RussDouglas222]

@@HalilOzak And the reticle still moves to the top of the screen when you zoom? 🤔

[@Cattyman6]

I have a pard 008s lrf with standard mount on my reximex ixia should I buy the arken and im wondering if i do buy the arken will the standard arken 0moa mount come back far enough on the ixia or will i haft to buy the Eagle vision im just having problems setting up my pard 008s lrf i need help what’s your whatshapp

[@RussDouglas222]

I had to use the EVC 108MOA mount for this review... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWneIaFlt12n80si=bhwGV95rBclpyMXx Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@Cattyman6]

@@RussDouglas222 cheers also my pard is shooting way to far to the left I have tried shimming it over on the standard mount and there’s no luck i have used the 2 shims for my y axis and that is good y:7 and x:-99 just any help why it’s so far left

[@RussDouglas222]

@@Cattyman6 No idea I'm afraid 🤷🏻‍♂️, are you sure the mount's not snagged somehow? The 108MOA rail does have windage adjustment.

[@Cattyman6]

@@RussDouglas222 I have found the problem the ballistic calculator is not setup properly I have everything perfect except the scope height do you know the scope height by any chance on the reximex ixia with the standard pard mound and 008s lrf Cheers russ

[@Cattyman6]

@@RussDouglas222 where abouts are you mate can you help me with it pal

[@tonybedingfield9085]

Where can we get him in Australia.?

[@RussDouglas222]

Try this link, it looks like there are dealers in Victoria, Adelaide and Queensland: arkenoptics.com/pages/dealer-locator Thanks for watching - please share! Cheers. Russ

[@user-wd4lo8gw7v]

Arken Tnc225r where video?

[@RussDouglas222]

That's been delayed a smidgin at the request of Arken, as they want to further improve the image quality. Trust me it's an amazing piece of kit, we've started using them both. 😍🤓🥷🎯 Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@chiefkyle1098]

An honest person doesn't need to say "I'm being 100% honest". It shows in their review. Secondly, it isn't "independent" if you were given the product. A person that pays out of pocket will see a product differently than a person who was given the product for free.

[@RussDouglas222]

You don't know me. I state that to make it clear I'm not sponsored or influenced; I am not a brand ambassador. If asked to review gear my reply is always "can I be absolutely honest re both pros and cons I find?" ...then I only review stuff when the answer is "yes", hence why I rarely review some brands. 🤷‍♂ I occasionally get to keep what I'm reviewing, but more often borrow and return them, post-review. I love well-designed gear that does what is says on the tin, from manufacturers that respond positively and take feedback on board. Arken / DNT are perfect at that. 👌 Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ

[@sparkplugsteve402]

No more Bruce's man cave now you're in the borders?

[@RussDouglas222]

Well there hopefully will be occasionally, plus more often with Billy Filming the two of them, then me ad-libbing and editing that footags. 🤞🤓🤞🤓🤞🤓 Thanks for watching, cheers. Russ