{"product_id":"sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-12x42-binoculars-soz6wp12","title":"SIG Sauer ZULU6 HDX 12x42 Image Stabilised Binoculars – SOZ6WP12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSIG Sauer ZULU6 HDX 12x42 Image Stabilised Binoculars\u003c\/b\u003e in Flat Dark Earth, part number \u003cb\u003eSOZ6WP12\u003c\/b\u003e, sit in the middle of SIG's 42mm stabilised trio and are the most usable of them freehand, giving \u003cb\u003e12x magnification\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003cb\u003e42mm objectives\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eOIS™ Optical Image Stabilization\u003c\/b\u003e and the longest eye relief in the ZULU6 HDX line at \u003cb\u003e17mm\u003c\/b\u003e — a hill-stalking glass you can judge a beast with and still carry all day at 610 g (21.50 oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStabilisation runs in two user-selectable modes, Scan Mode for sweeping ground and Target Mode, which increases stability by up to 50%, on a single AA cell good for 30 hours. HDX™ GLASS is completed by LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™ and SPECTRACOAT™ coatings through Schmidt-Pechan roof prisms, over a 3.8-degree field of view (approximately 66 m at 1,000 m). The Flat Dark Earth chassis is IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated, measures approximately 180 x 70 x 120 mm (7.08 x 2.75 x 4.72 in) and focuses to 4 m (13.1 ft); it is tripod mount capable, and a foam carrying case and neck strap are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZULU6 HDX 12x42 is the middle ground of SIG SAUER's 42mm stabilised trio and the most usable of them freehand. It has the longest eye relief in the whole ZULU6 HDX line at 17mm, which matters if you wear spectacles, and its 42mm objectives gather considerably more light than the compact \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-10x30-binoculars-soz6wp10\"\u003e10x30\u003c\/a\u003e. Against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-16x42-binoculars-soz6wp16\"\u003e16x42\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-20x42-binoculars-soz6wp20\"\u003e20x42\u003c\/a\u003e, which share the same body and battery, the 12x gives up reach but keeps a picture that is easier to hold and quicker to acquire. If you glass from a fixed position and want a 50mm objective with SIG's OmniScan stabilisation, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-pro-14x50-binoculars-soz6wp1450\"\u003eZULU6 HDX PRO 14x50\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHill stalking where you need to judge a beast at distance but still carry the binocular all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacle wearers — 17mm of eye relief is the most generous in the ZULU6 HDX range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight fox and vermin spotting, where 42mm objectives and a stabilised image work together at dusk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral observation and birding at ranges where 10x runs out of detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImage Stabilisation:\u003c\/b\u003e OIS™ Optical Image Stabilization with two user-selectable modes — Scan Mode for sweeping ground and Target Mode, which increases stability by up to 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagnification:\u003c\/b\u003e 12x with 42mm objectives — the most freehand-friendly of the 42mm ZULU6 HDX models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEye Relief:\u003c\/b\u003e 17mm — the longest in the ZULU6 HDX line, with twist-up eye cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass:\u003c\/b\u003e HDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™ — SpectraCoat anti-reflection coatings, LensArmor scratch-resistant outer surfaces and the LenShield hydrophobic coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBattery:\u003c\/b\u003e Runs on a single AA cell for 30 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e Flat Dark Earth armour, IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMount:\u003c\/b\u003e Tripod mount capable — the ZULU6 HDX binocular adapter is sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification \/ Objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12x42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8 degrees (approx. 66 m at 1,000 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 m (13.1 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Stabilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOIS™ Optical Image Stabilization with two user-selectable modes — Scan Mode for sweeping ground and Target Mode, which increases stability by up to 50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery \/ Runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1) AA — 30 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Pechan roof prism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDX™ GLASS, LENSARMOR™, LENSHIELD™, SPECTRACOAT™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.08\" L x 2.75\" H x 4.72\" W (approx. 180 x 70 x 120 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.50 oz (approx. 610 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat Dark Earth (FDE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod mount capable, adapter sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam carrying case, neck strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU \/ MPN \/ UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSOZ6WP12 \/ SOZ6WP12 \/ 798681664948\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZULU6 HDX 12x42 image-stabilised binocular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK Delivery \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported from the USA, duty paid by us, and dispatched tracked from the UK — nothing to pay on delivery — backed by UK-based support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I hold 12x steady without a tripod?\u003c\/b\u003eThat is exactly what the stabilisation is for. Scan Mode steadies the image while you sweep ground; Target Mode increases stability by up to 50% once you are on the beast. Freehand 12x without stabilisation is hard work — with it, it is comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it any good for spectacle wearers?\u003c\/b\u003eIt is the best of the range for that. Eye relief is 17mm, the longest in the ZULU6 HDX line, and the eye cups twist down so you can get the full field with glasses on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does it differ from the 16x42?\u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-16x42-binoculars-soz6wp16\"\u003e16x42\u003c\/a\u003e shares the same body, AA battery and 30-hour runtime, and the same 3.8-degree field, but reaches further at the cost of shorter 14mm eye relief. The 12x42 is the easier binocular to use for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat battery does it use?\u003c\/b\u003eA single AA cell, giving 30 hours of runtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/b\u003eYes — IPX-7 waterproof and fog-proof rated, with LensArmor and LenShield coatings on the exterior glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere can I see the rest of the range?\u003c\/b\u003eThe full SIG Sauer line-up sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/binoculars\"\u003ebinoculars collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SIG Sauer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58544307601782,"sku":"SOZ6WP12","price":1249.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/3216\/5771\/files\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-12x42-binoculars-soz6wp12-1.jpg?v=1787762486","url":"https:\/\/xtremetactical.co.uk\/products\/sig-sauer-zulu6-hdx-12x42-binoculars-soz6wp12","provider":"Xtreme Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}