They WORK SO WELL The Hunting Industry Hates Them - Sig Zulu 6 HDX Image Stabilizing Binoculars

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I dive deep into image stabilizing binoculars for the hunting application, and where I think the technology is going within the industry. It will be interesting to see how quickly this technology is adopted by the mainstream hunting optic companies. I'm guessing adoption will be slower than most folks think. Along the way, I'm covering all the current pros and cons of the image stabilizing binoculars on the market today.
In particular, I cover the SIG ZULU 6 HDX Image Stabilized Bino. I used this optic for six hunts this last Fall, several mountain goat hunts and archery/rifle elk hunts.
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - My Bias
03:45 - Why Change? The Big Pros
07:00 - Saving Money
07:50 - Replacing Swaro 15s
09:20 - Zulu 6 HDX Features and Overview
10:25 - Motion Sickness
11:50 - Battery Life
12:50 - Side-by-Side Comparison
14:00 - Better Than a Tripod
15:00 - Technical Cons
17:30 - Low Light Performance
18:15 - Field of View Issue
19:50 - Can't Grid
21:30 - Lack of Rangefinder
23:45 - Why The Industry Hates Image Stabilization
Sig Zulu 6 HDX Binos:
www.sigsauer.com/zulu6-hdx.html
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@wwalker3738 6 месяцев назад

The Zulu 6 are probably the best Bino’s I have ever used. I got a pair this summer and can’t believe the animals I missed with my old pair. The stabilization let’s you see movement and things you otherwise miss. Can’t wait to hunt with them.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

for sure, they are a great bino!

@rogerramjet7567 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful info Cliff. Thanks so much for sharing this. I hope you always are able to tell it like it is. Just straight up. 👍👍

@Eric-hx6gc 6 месяцев назад

Clif, You have the best videos and info. Thanks for the work. We all benefit from straight fwd no BS info. Thank you.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Thanks man! Appreciate it

@mtnman6942 6 месяцев назад

I changed to 10x42 Swaro’s 7 years ago from Luepold’s and , I always carry a tripod for my Luepold spotting scope anyways, but I’m 68 and the added expense wouldn’t be better than the binoculars I use. But you have a very valid point. Now if they came out with a spotting scope that had IS, would be a different story. Spotting sheep on a windy day, it’s a little shaky, lol. Thanks for the review

@NevadanHunter 6 месяцев назад

Switched to the 12x Zulu 6 HDX this year and they are simply amazing. The first day out on my elk hunt this year I was giggling to myself the whole time because of how awesome they are. The glass is actually very good quality as well. I haven't looked through the older ones but the HDX glass is great for the price, much better than expected. I'll probably never go back to standard binos.

@jasonhinkes6376 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video. I have the zulu6 16s and I’ve been very successful at finding game with them. I found a decent tripod mounting solution. The battery bulge on the bottom of the binos fits well into the sunwayfoto SM-76 saddle mount, especially if you apply a little form padding to the inside of the saddle mount. Hopefully bigger objectives and range finding options aren’t too far off. I’m interested in the 12s but will probably stick with the 16s for at least a couple more seasons.

@robertmurray8257 6 месяцев назад

I have the Zulu 6 I believe first gen and the only issue I have found the whole time using was in colder weather I seem to have them fog a bit more than my Leicas do! But trying some Antifog for snowmobile goggles and will see if that takes care of it

@doughoblitt4642 3 месяца назад

These bino's are game changers! Use them for hunting, but honestly, fishing from a boat, Tuna, Salomon on rough water, they will change your life!

@russr 6 месяцев назад

ive had the sig stabilizing mini spotter since it came out.they have been great fr long range varmint and PRS shooting.

@ronladuke7235 5 месяцев назад

I have an image stabilized Nikon lens I bought about 20 years ago and they were an absolute game changer!

@user-bi2rt7qm8t 2 месяца назад

here in Wyoming I have the Zulu6's in 20....I'm really hoping that nobody else gets these, especially my hunting partners, I feel good watching them carry 20lbs of optics around the mountains.... :)

@CliffGray 2 месяца назад

ha!

@tonesmith909 6 месяцев назад

Regarding what you said at the end, the gohunt guys did a podcast with reps from Sig and they basically said that at this time they are not developing a rangefinder model or looking into integrating better glass so I think for at least a year there should be no changes. The Gohunt guys are also pretty stoked about the Zulus by the way.

@alexanderperez6826 5 месяцев назад

I guide up in Alaska and my outfitter got these from SIG to test. A bunch of us used them, I loved them personally. If I needed to break apart some brush outside of the range for my 10x42’s it was a quick transition and was nice not having to pull out my spotting scope. My only gripe was the battery life. But other than that they are pretty sweet!

@apex-livingwithpredators8379 5 месяцев назад

One of my guiding clients brought some on a hunt. They are awesome! I need a set.

@EricMeins 6 месяцев назад

I have the 20x42 Zulu6 and they are truly game changing especially as a chest binocular that fits in the same case that used to hold my 10x42s! You can actually one hand these in the wind in target mode which I run 90% of the time. All that function for around $1k? Perfect glass for next week's late season AZ bull elk hunt. BTW, they are actually brighter than you would expect during prime time because the OIS makes sure all of the available light ACTUALLY reaches your pupil in a way your brain can more easily concentrate on.

@tonesmith909 6 месяцев назад

Fellow colorblind hunter here🫡 I appreciate this review, I’ll hang on to my NL 12s for now but might pick some up for my son. I think I need the better glass and the Zulus are using Chinese glass. Regarding the field of view with these, especially compared to the wide FOV of the NLs and the edge to edge clarity, I think I benefit from a tripod plus NLs vs a pair of these. Also, even if the image is super stabilized id still want a tripod to not have to hold them all the time especially while gridding, as you touched on. If I was one of these 3-10 day out in the bush types hauling my camp everywhere I go I might not want to lug my tripod around, but as it is my tripod situation is a non issue as far as packing it around and deploying it.

@patriotichunter6434 6 месяцев назад

Are you running the 12s or 16s? Just wondered if the 16s be too much for closer in scanning even with IS. Great video as always!!!

@andyw237 6 месяцев назад

Image stabilizing Binoculars are a great option for anyone with Vertigo or other motion/balancing issues. I got to test out the Sig Zulu series at the outdoor show, It was the only time i could look through binoculars for longer than 5 seconds without feeling wobbly, I can imagine using them in the field would be awesome.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

awesome to hear!

@jackdundon2261 6 месяцев назад

I have been using CANON image stabilizer binos FOR YEARS. Canon are cheep. Can't believe none of your clients didn't use them???!!! They are fricking GREAT! I found many bucks with them.

@TheLastAmericanOutlaw 6 месяцев назад

Snipers have been using the cannons for at least since 2013 that I know of.

@JustShootYourBow 5 месяцев назад

Please define “cheap”.

@HuckFTW Месяц назад

Ditto. Had cannon 10x30s since at least 2007. Always wondered why no one in the hunting world ever mentions them

@yanceymcdonald6017 6 месяцев назад

I would think it wouldn’t be that hard to just put a rangefinding mode in them. And when they’re in that mood, the image stabilization is not active. I would think that would solve the problem and the battery life issue. But I’m sure there’s more to it than I am aware of.

@MrRyanmcmahon 6 месяцев назад

Killer info. Many thanks. i am on board.

@tamashucsko5827 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your honest words!

@TalonID 6 месяцев назад

Used these for the first time hunting elk in the ID desert two years ago. They consistently found elk 3X what my buddies were able to do with their Swaros. I'm a believer in my Zulu6 16X.

@craigholland2274 6 месяцев назад

You think if I run these I don't need a spotter.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

I can totally see that. The things are easy to underestimate... I have done just that for a couple years.

@TalonID 6 месяцев назад

My spotter stays in the truck now@@craigholland2274

@TalonID 6 месяцев назад

Cliff - you probably didn't see a prior post. We met at one of the "twins" weddings in Paso Robles years back. We started the archery elk hunting group 27years ago- Jimmy@@CliffGray

@1776carpediem 6 месяцев назад

@@craigholland2274I don’t have a high end spotter, I wanted a max magnification good quality one. WAS top of my list. But the past couple years I learned 2 things: 1. Weight, I dreaded carrying a spotter even my small one and a tripod. 2. I sold my 10x binos and got these in 16x. Phenomenal, I use my Leica rangefinder (8x) if I don’t need a lot of magnification and with the Zulu’s you can literally stand with one arm and have a still image. It’s crazy

@309shad 6 месяцев назад

Been using Canon IS b8nos since the 90s. Never understood why they weren't that popular

@mandyyoung3804 Месяц назад

Great video!

@jamesmooney5348 6 месяцев назад

Right on Cliff! Your the man! Your a large step above Randy Newberg and Ron Spomer. Thou I still like Randy a bit

@craigholland2274 6 месяцев назад

I like ron too but hope he gets rid of that clown von Benedict

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

thanks man! really appreciate it

@DrewEdwardBacklas 6 месяцев назад

@@craigholland2274 two different von Benedict’s. Joseph is the one associated w/Ron who has the backcountry hunting podcast. Aram is the other who’s in the news for the controversy over the poorly shot deer and conflict over who’s deer it was.

@craigholland2274 6 месяцев назад

@@DrewEdwardBacklas Ahh, I didn't know that, thanks for the update.

@jwjenkins421 6 месяцев назад

I use a Panasonic video camera that has a 50x optical zoom and can zoom up to 150x. I have compared this to my spotting scope with a phone adapter. The weight and size is a big benefit, but one of the biggest things I noticed this year was image stabilization. Recording through my spotting scope was shaky because of wind. Recording through the Panasonic was completely stable. The only downside that I've had with the Panasonic is autofocus when there is stuff between me and an animal it will try and focus on the stuff.

@chasejustchase487 6 месяцев назад

What camera do you use?

@jwjenkins421 6 месяцев назад

@@chasejustchase487 HC-v380k is the camera that I have, but the HC-V180K is the same without wifi and cheaper.

@Colorado4x4 6 месяцев назад

You can probably manually change the autofocus point and that should help? You are probably in some “wide” autofocus point but see if it has a small flexible spot that you can move around?

@melvinsacromentoe 6 месяцев назад

Great review

@chasetopsecret2018 6 месяцев назад

So would you recommend the 12 or 16 magnification

@touchet4462 Месяц назад

i bought the 16x42mm and the image stabilization is awesome while standing. its a no brainer and is why i chose them.

@jgazdik1988 6 месяцев назад

Cliff! Great content. I fell like you mentioning this stuff really puts you on the cutting edge of the industry. What zoom are you using? I have been using 10x sig 6k LRF Binos and 20x Zulu 6 this year and can say I don't need my vortex razor 65mm spotter. The image I get through the sig mag view is identical. I totally agree with your cons, the 20x sig Zulu 6 is trash in low light. I have thought having a tripod mount would be helpful too. For me, the tripod mount would help reducing arm fatigue during the long glassing sessions. Keep up the good work!

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

great comments man. agreed on the tripod attachment just for the sake of fatigue. I have primarily used the 12x. Great to hear the direct spotter comparison. great info. thanks!

@brianthompson9485 5 месяцев назад

you obviously aren't aging sheep if you think you don't need a spotter. 🤣

@jgazdik1988 5 месяцев назад

I haven't used them to age sheep, but I can't notice any improvement of sharpness or clarity when digiscoping. It's something you may have to try for yourself.

@patrickfitz-gibbon5661 6 месяцев назад

Great review, not sure if you have tried it but Swaro makes a universal tripod adaptor that looks like it might be adaptable to fit the sig's which would make them even better

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

thanks for the info, I'll check it out

@mattgarner1234 6 месяцев назад

Cliff - Do I go 16 or 12s? Sub 700 yard point confirmation for elk is primary focus!

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

12s! Better lowlight than the 16s. 12s with IS are way good for sub 700yds

@murimurimrui 11 дней назад

This actually sounds very useful. I might keep an eye on this kind of binos. Though, with the way I hunt, I rarely use binos. Also, do you have any experiences with those scopes that has an inbuilt range finder + solution output (like Burris Eliminator IV?).

@highlonesome7482 18 дней назад

Great vid! Thanks Ciff....as always! Curious.....has anyone had any issue with FOV while wearing eyeglasses? I wear them 100 percent of the time and am always fighting getting close enough to the glass. My current 10×42 EL's have been the most forgiving regarding the issue. Thanks guys!

@americansafarico 6 месяцев назад

Amazing video as always Cliff You dropped a big bomb before heading out to the bathroom (insert joke here). Does the ability to spot movement offset the lack of clarity in low light? Would you recommend these for hunting the grey ghost (Coues Deer), or for something like that does low light resolution Trump movement detection through stabilization? Would love a follow up video where you tell us some hunting stories about how these delivered for you in the field.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

ha! Generally the IS trumps lowlight performance... but it's relative, right? If we are talking about the last itty bitty 20 mins, which is critical for some hunts, lowlight performance is going to win. A 20x 42mm binocular will essentially be black 10-15minutes before a high end 8x 42mm binocular. for sure on coues deer! would love to see a bigger objective IS bino for that

@americansafarico 6 месяцев назад

@@CliffGray thanks man. Just picked a pair up at cabelas. They are absolutely game changers. Definitely more than on par with my mid-range Vortex binos, but space age goodness. Thanks from me, middle finger from the missuz. :)

@Paultricounty Месяц назад

Excellent video. Where do you rate the optics? What binoculars do the Sigs compare to optically, mid level like Vortex Viper , Nikon Monarch 7 or more like upper mid grade like Vortex Razor, Nikon Monarch HG etc., etc.. I feel the Canon 1042 IS L optically compared well with the $1000 upper mid level.

@jamesjahoda1613 6 месяцев назад

Cool artwork behind you.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Thanks man. Haitian. Interesting story about that.

@jamesjahoda1613 6 месяцев назад

I saw that. I looked for the image and found similar Hatian work. I like it. Great color. !@@CliffGray

@brockdomain8509 5 месяцев назад

i want a pair of these in 25x with a 56mm obj..... would replace my spoting scope and tripod. saving weight and time. love the 20x version with the new hd glass. only con is the low light preformance.

@maxhunter953 6 месяцев назад

What power do u recommend? 16 or 20. I’d use for glassing combine bino and spotting scope in one. I live in Canada BC hunting in forest and dry like dessert area

@Nicoli-bg8lp 2 месяца назад

Been using Canon IS for years, game changers. No need to lug around a tripod. Work great out of a boat or in a vehicle.

@McDanielRanch 6 месяцев назад

IDK if ur going to talk on it. Cauz u was using el range. But sigs got a grate range finder too. Have not used the Zulus yet been looking at umm a lot but the range puts ur kestrel in it range finder.

@snoop2477 6 месяцев назад

Great review and thoughts Cliff. Swaro, Leica and Zeiss have access to far superior glass, which is really hard for other brands to get access to. This still justifies the price buffer to brands like Vortex (great marketing) and Sig. Swaro has exceptional glass particularly in low light, but the price point is painful. I don't know if you heard the Sig guys were on the Go Hunt podcast a month or so ago. Basically they use their entry level glass on the image stabilising binos (yes the software makes up partly) but in a couple of years they will migrate the IS models to their higher end glass. The premium brands have a couple of years to develop their own IS software, as this must be where the market goes. Why would you carry a tripod if you don't have to. Can't wait to see where this tech goes!

@hafeez003 6 месяцев назад

wonder when they will incorporate a rangefinder into these binoculars. that will make it an ultimate device to have on any hunt.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Totally agree! 👍

@treyozee2685 6 месяцев назад

Would the 12x42's be best for me as a Colorado archery elk hunter? I know it depends on the terrain but I'd like something that's versatile. I hunt both thick timber and open country.

@PureBreedProductions 3 месяца назад

I have a Nikon Monarch IS Range Finder I bought for elk hunting. These are optically stabilized, not electronic or digital. The stabilization is automatic and in the heat of the moment when your heart is racing it makes all the difference. You can easily range with pinpoint accuracy. Stabilization tech is great if you can afford it, so these binos will suit a lot of people for various applications.

@kcstott 5 месяцев назад

Image stabilized binoculars have been around for 30 years. Leica optics had them first and most likely had the patent locked down for years. just like our range finders. Once the patents expired everyone had a 2000 yard range finder that actually read 2000 yards.

@chrisfisher3900 6 месяцев назад

Now if they put this in the range finder version it would be awesome

@rubenvasquez021 6 месяцев назад

Cliff thanks for these videos you make they help a lot! I have a question and this goes to all the hunters too I jumped a bull during late archery shot right over his back what are the possibilities that that bull will be back in that area after 6 days or should just give up that spot and go to a different area

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Totally dependent on the area. If there is water and they were rutting there… always a decent chance they will be back in there within days.

@rubenvasquez021 6 месяцев назад

@@CliffGray awesome thanks for the reply will be hunting it

@mx6773 6 месяцев назад

Use a Velcro strap to mount it to your Tri pod so you can grid.

@rugbyhook22 5 месяцев назад

I used a GoPro mount double side taped to the sigs so you can use a tripod

@xXB.FunkXx 3 месяца назад

I have the gen 1 of Zulu 6, how does the stabilization on the second click compare to the regular stabilization on the gen1?

@danc6402 6 месяцев назад

The strap and saddle style bino attachment will allow you to mount them to a tripod.

@noahbyrne2402 6 месяцев назад

I know I have problems with my rangefinder in temps below 15… Vortex says to keep it in an insulated pocket 🤷🏼‍♂️ Have you tested these in the extreme cold yet? Any issues with battery and cold?

@gold54bs 6 месяцев назад

Aziak equipment posted a sneak peak they are making a adapter so you can toss these binos on your tripod as well so that will be handy!

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Just saw that! Awesome 👍

@jarenbelrose1552 6 месяцев назад

With a limited budget for western big game hunting, what’s your preference after using these - I.S. Binoculars PLUS a separate rangefinder or a good set of Rangefinding binoculars like the Kilo 6k’s?

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

IS plus rangfinder... hands down

@justsnuggle 6 месяцев назад

My next big evolution that I've been waiting on is LRF binos. So which binoculars are LRF and image stabilized? That's the winner.

@hkmp5s 5 месяцев назад

I've used Canon IS binos for years. Welcome to the party.

@chrishoex5449 5 дней назад

I have a pair of zulu 6 20x42. I'm currently selling them do to 3 factors. While they are absolutely great for not havin to pull your tripod out to glass real quick if traveling from point A to point B but Glass is no where as clear as the more popular glass like leupold or vortex(higher end model), also in low light situations they almost make the image darker compared to the bare eye and last, the eye relief is terrible for me. To far into the cups or a little out and you get the black edges. The other thing I noticed with the zulu 6 is in the 2nd stabilize mode (target mode) makes the image almost blurry or out of focus. I sit and glass for hrs so I'm still always going to mount to a tripod and clear glass and light emission is more important for me than stabilization

@CliffGray 4 часа назад

Good info for folks to consider! When I first saw your comment I assumed you got sick from them. I have had a lot of clients use mine and about 1/4 of them get a little vertigo if glassing with them for long duration. The lower mags might be better for you… a 42mm is just tiny for 20x magnification

@scottleggejr 5 месяцев назад

The rangefinder con seems simple to solve. Turn off IS and range on with a reticle.

@user-mt5zh2pz7q 5 месяцев назад

When there are variable power (say 8-24X) image stabilized binoculars with integrated long range (+1000 yd) range finder built in...that'll be when I throw down the $ and upgrade. No more spotting scope, tripod, or range finder...just one pair of binos on your chest and about 10lbs less gear to carry...can't wait for that day...probably be about 5-10 more years though.

@brianguest238 Месяц назад

Cliff what size do u go with?

@DrewEdwardBacklas 6 месяцев назад

Ok. So I’m really interested in buying these for the reasons you listed. Light weight, better/similar performance to a bino on tripod, etc. my issue is I think I’d still carry a spotter and tripod for digiscoping and recording the shot. I’d be curious if there’s a mag view or similar adapter that would fit the sigs, as I’m sure someone could design and 3d print an arca plate that would mount to them like the aziak. Does anyone know if there is a digiscope adapter that fits the zulu6?

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

I’m guessing if there isn’t, there will be. Digiscoping with them would be great

@jaybrendel486 6 месяцев назад

Cliff thanks for continued truth bombs. You are plussing up hunter effectiveness everywhere. Please do a live tour across US

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

👍👍👍 live tour? Bwhaha I’m extra nerdy in person

@729bgray 6 месяцев назад

Is there a spot on the bottom of the binoculars to add a stick on go pro mount that could then be attached to a tripod adapter?

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Nope!

@samuelestrella2782 6 месяцев назад

I'm a commercial fisherman and fish tuna for several years as a captain and I will say that the image stabilizing binos are the biggest moneymakers on the entire boat fire the crew and you would still make money fishing just by yourself. My first year I used regular Bushnell binos then we got the IS binos and the increase in profit was incredible. We have been using fujinans technostabies for about 10 years now and their customer service is great but their biggest downside has to be that they weigh about 5 lb and use four batteries. I definitely have to try out one of these sigs! I currently robbed the binos off the boat for hunting season and it's always a big debate do I take them or not because they're so bloody heavy.

@mulhollp5190 6 месяцев назад

Get the canon 10x42 ISL. I commercial fish also (AK salmon) and use the techno stabies on the boat cause they have 6 deg of stabilization. The canons are only 1 deg, but it’s enough on land to take out hand shake and they are much more portable. Also they are very durable I’ve unfortunately dropped mine like 10 times over the years. They way better than the zulus

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Love it👍

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Good info, thanks

@ryleeiacolucci3429 6 месяцев назад

The FOV penalty for the high magnification is such a turn off for me. If its possible to get to a 10x with a 350' fov i feel like so many guys who work in pairs would jump into these. Then our kits would consist of these for spotting movement anywhere, a pair of highend binos for the clarity and low light performance, and spotter for judging. What are your thoughts?

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

I like it. I think it's very possible for them to get that done. It's really just a function of objective size... unless there is something inherent to the eyepiece design that limiting FOV.

@StephenAR 6 месяцев назад

@@CliffGrayalready does - Canon 10x42L IS I have a pair and they’re outstanding - read the reviews too

@lymangilly 5 месяцев назад

Does anyone know of any image stabilization binos with a rangefinder built in? Probably a long shot considering the tech sort of fights each other.

@bobinmontana777 6 месяцев назад

Cliff, you summed up most industries and why consumers are at the mercy of many industries trying to squeeze all the profit they can (can’t blame them) from existing tech. Take cell phones for instance, terrestrial based towers will be replaced by satellite communication. Way back, Nicola Tesla had a system to broadcast electricity without poles and wires, but that would have made it difficult to meter and control by monopolistic industry. I have experienced reel to reel recording, through 8 track to cassette and cd, dvd and digital. In each case, industry squeezed profit out of the technologies. However, that’s good for capitalism, some new company will step up and produce improved optical products. I am currently looking for the best, lightest I.S. Monocular.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Bob, interesting stuff 👍 like you say eventually good capitalism pushes the technology out via competition!

@kevinmartin2096 Месяц назад

I think the crazy thing is the price point that they are at and the horrible length of warranty

@tkeefe0601 6 месяцев назад

Do you think the optic quality (aside from the field of view) is comparable to regular optics of the same price (i.e. the 12x $1k set you have compared to another $1k 12x bino)?

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Probably slightly less - more like a $500 pair. But honestly it's hard to say, splitting hairs a bit.

@TheMattsfeir 6 месяцев назад

It will be interesting to see where this tech goes, not sure of feasibility, but a variable zoom IS bino would be great.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

that would be interesting

@thisismov 5 месяцев назад

As a commercial fisherman who hunts, Ive been using my stabilized fishing binos to hunt for a long time. I was wondering why nobody else did this

@godscountry4683 6 месяцев назад

Cliff if you don’t have time to respond to this I get it your a busy man. I hunt white tails and waterfowl in the east, also elk and deer in the west. Would you recommend the 8x30 or the 10x42

@godscountry4683 6 месяцев назад

Sorry the 10x30 vs 12x42

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

12x42 The Bino is so light already, the 42 is great. Better low light performance also compared to the 30. Good luck man! 👍👍👍

@timbjork2098 6 месяцев назад

canon has a 15x50 I.S. bino there kinda big but i'm about ready to try something new. i found a deer in a hard to find deer area but it took me till last 10 min on light to find it. I probly was looking at it all day and was never stable enough to reconize it untill it flicked its tail and light moved just right. but in all that saying, might make a pro out of a beginner. i'm ready to try something new if it don't work out oh well. asfar as range finding goes not a issue for me now if i can rang it I cant shoot it, and its still a separate unit on me now. I think it wount get pushed untill theres a huge amount of pro guys pushing it but still complaining. if the sales are there they will find a way to make the buck.

@shem44 День назад

How's the optic quality compared to Canon 10x42L IS? Its crazy that it only uses 1 AA battery. Its sad that Canon doesn't seem to be interested in this market. Their 10x42L has been around for more than 12 years without updates.

@CliffGray 4 часа назад

I haven’t done the direct comparison yet

@kodyak80 6 месяцев назад

Been hunting with the Canon IS for years. No one else I know uses them.

@xjmjmike3739 6 месяцев назад

I've used Canon image stabilized binoculars since 2014.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

I haven't checked them out... I know several guys that like them also

@nezantra 6 месяцев назад

Integration between optics and screens is already so prevalent in military stuff, almost surprising that it's not as popular for hunters.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

agreed!

@jasonshumake777 3 месяца назад

How is the low light clarity compared to Swarovskis.

@gunsnwater2668 5 месяцев назад

Turn off image stabilization when range finding is on and add a coin cell to power it. Pretty simple right.

@Two_Names 6 месяцев назад

Alright, so question from the brand new guy still putting together a first hunt kit. Do you think image stabilization optics are worth the investment for those of us who do NOT currently have a sighting system?

@NevadanHunter 6 месяцев назад

It's more worth it for you than someone that already has binos. Buy right the first time and be happy for years to come. Hands down the best binos I've ever looked through. And for the price you can't do any better. Just make sure you get the HDX version. Lightyears ahead of any standard binos that you could get for the same price.

@kriswarren6202 5 месяцев назад

It's not new tec at all. Although those sig binos are nice. I would definitely use them for truck Glass or to replace my 10s maybe. I would not be able to replace my 15s or anything like that with them.

@fortfly 6 месяцев назад

Cliff, do you have any concerns regarding the reliability of this IS technology? I mean, if that feature fails on a hunt you are left holding a very mediocre piece of glass, as they are currently offered....

@kevinbernstein835 3 месяца назад

The technology has been around for years. Canon has used it for a very very long time in their professional camera lenses. And there IS Binos have been used by the military, marine industry and stargazer's as well for years.

@SpearingBow-Man 2 месяца назад

Cliff. I am going to buy the Zulu6HDX. I am a colorado based archery hunter but dip into some rifle seasons and spring bear in montana with rifle. I am leaving toward the 12x but considering the 16x. Got a quick opinion for me?

@brianguest238 Месяц назад

Same question

@AustinLock-mx2zm Месяц назад

@@brianguest238 Hey I bought the 12x. Should be arriving today. I think this was the "versatility" move. Feel free to reach out

@SpearingBow-Man Месяц назад

lol i dont know how i showed up there but im spearingbowman

@brianguest238 Месяц назад

@@SpearingBow-Man cool that’s what I’m leaning towards. Don’t have a lot of experience with binoculars I don’t wanna get too high of a power.

@theFOCUSgummy 5 месяцев назад

some mediation will also do the trick :)

@craigholland2274 6 месяцев назад

So do you think these would replace a spotter and tripod? The more I carry that thing the more I don't like carrying it.

@craigholland2274 6 месяцев назад

Sorry should have watch the whole video before commenting. Still hate carrying a spotter.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

haha, no prob. I think the majority of people, on the majority of hunts could probably get away with no longer using a tripod/spotter. A guy might even consider the 12x on his chest and the 20x in his bag. Dropping the spotter/tripod all together.

@robertmurray8257 6 месяцев назад

There affordable, lite and they flat work. One of the best purchases I have made in gear in years

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

for sure

@archertwin22 6 месяцев назад

Wow, those are afforable, for what they are. $850 on amazom right now 10x30mm. For the longest time, IS Binos where $1500+

@billlittlefield7406 2 месяца назад

Can you put these new Zulu6 on a tripod still?

@billlittlefield7406 2 месяца назад

I found the answer: Nope... Not yet.

@igotyour6157 2 месяца назад

Aziak has a mount for the Zulu6’s

@Steved-cs9sr 6 месяцев назад

Bummer, I just checked the Sig site and these are now discontinued, possibly new model coming out.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

You are probably looking at the old version. They are still making and selling the Zulu 6 HDX. They are actually on sale now

@rockymntdan1 5 месяцев назад

low light is a show stopper for me 80% or more of the time; sun-up and sun-down is when things happen

@samuelestrella2782 6 месяцев назад

I would also like to ask if anybody has noticed animals that close distances responding to the noise they make while powering on and off? I swear a doe the other day jumped at 150 yards away when I shut mine off and the deer we were watching had no idea we were there wind was perfect.

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

Interesting. I haven’t noticed but could see that at close range

@skeegets2 6 месяцев назад

Welp, im sold. If I can save 6-800 bucks on something, im gonna do that.

@roygorman6624 5 месяцев назад

Nope, the big game changer is the heat sensing gear they have in rifle scopes and single and double tubed night equipment! Totally changes the game of spotting animals.

@DKsupreme69420 2 месяца назад

Would you not still want to use a tripod simply for comfort?

@1776carpediem 6 месяцев назад

I LOVE MINE

@lakerchaser5280 6 месяцев назад

fuk yeah thanks Cliff. I never knew of these before. I live and die by my tripod while hunting. Im 1000% more effective using my tripod. I too am very prone to motion sickness. I have the same problem with video games. I went to watch the movie Saving Private Ryan in the theatres as a kid and got so sick from the first 30 minutes of that movie I had to leave. Scanning with binos without using my tripod makes me feel the same way of motion sickness. If these impact my sense of motion sickness like your saying than Im going to have to try them 100%. thanks again bro

@CliffGray 6 месяцев назад

👍👍👍 yeah you should be good. Just turn them as you bring them up to your eyes. Once you get that habit, you won’t notice anything