Arken/DNT have announced that the 3-12 model will now be shipped with the Vcsel. So make sure you check b4 you buy what you're getting. I recently purchased the 3-12, complained to seller and they sent me the Vcsel as they're aware of the problem.
@FieldsportsScotland5 күн бұрын
@@darrena8116 they listened to my bitching lol
@darrena81165 күн бұрын
@FieldsportsScotland ... mine to..lol... I messaged the Director of Arken and complained, we had a lengthy chat at 4.00 in the morning..🙈
@FieldsportsScotland5 күн бұрын
@darrena8116 you gotta love those chats at 4am I spent from midnight one night to 7am chatting and sending videos. I actually didn't mind as it made sure they were getting all the stuff they need Smith has always been very chatty. Just not sure if the dynamics now they have changed
@brucemcpherson88326 күн бұрын
The sensor is the same in both the 5-20 and the 3-12. It's the shorter focal length of the objective lens on the 3-12 that both reduces the base magnification and increases the field of view That results in the 3-12 having a slightly less detailed image than the 5-20 throughout their magnification ranges. The only time both scopes have the same magnification is at x7.5 and at that magnification the image on the 5-20 is noticeably sharper than on the 3-12
@FieldsportsScotland6 күн бұрын
Yerp
@StuartBlair-dm6cb7 күн бұрын
Nice review 👌
@ArtisOutdoors7 күн бұрын
I always turn the caller off when i first catch glimpse of the fox then pull it in with a mouth call.
@FieldsportsScotland7 күн бұрын
@ArtisOutdoors that's actually a very good technique I kinda do the same just use the back of my hand .
@crazycressy79867 күн бұрын
My 3x12 will range to 4 yards ,what they need to do is make a 3 x 20 ,best of both worlds
@brucemcpherson88326 күн бұрын
Not happening, since that would requires x7 digital zoom, which would result in a horribly pixellated image at x20
@crazycressy79866 күн бұрын
@brucemcpherson8832 if the kept to the same amount of zooms it could work
@brucemcpherson88326 күн бұрын
@@crazycressy7986 No. The base magnification is a mathematical function of the size of the sensor and the focal length of the objective lens. Both the 3-12 and 5-20 use the same size sensor so it's the shorter focal length of the objective lens on the 3-12 that gives it a base magnification of x3 compared to the base magnification of x5 on the 5-20. Digital scopes don't have optical zoom,. they only have digital zoom and both the 3-12 and 5-20 have x4 digital zoom which is what makes the x3 base mage 3-12 (3x4=12) and the x5 base mag 5-20 (5x4=20) So, contrary to your idea, both scopes already have the same amount of zoom. In case you don't know, digital zoom works by reducing the number of sensor pixels used to create the image, but displays that reduced number of pixels over the whole of the screen As digital zoom is increased, objects do appear larger but they don't appear any clearer (as they would with optical zoom in a glass scope) . In fact the opposite happens - they become more and more fuzzy. You could increase the level of digital zoom to x5 which would make the 3-12 into a 3-15 and the 5-20 into a 5-25, or even increase the digital zoom to x6 which would make the 3-12 into a 3-18 and the 5-20 into a 5-30, but it would be pointless since at those levels of digital zoom the image would be so bad that you would not be able to make out any potential targets
@crazycressy79867 күн бұрын
I love my 3x12 but only gripe I have is the red ballistic cross hair is hard for me to see as I am red green colour blind, if I could use the white cross with a yellow ballistic cross that would be great
@FieldsportsScotland7 күн бұрын
@@crazycressy7986 that must be difficult .
@brucemcpherson88326 күн бұрын
Two options: 1. Switch on the Picture in Picture (PiP) mode and shoot using the reticle in the PiP Window 2. Switch to dial in mode and the reticle will move to the point of aim, so there is no holdover mark In each of those cases you can have the reticle in colour you can see easily
@crazycressy79866 күн бұрын
@FieldsportsScotland it's a pain in the butt I can't see if the virgin box is on or off lol I can see them like on traffic lights but it's when it's small and mixed with other colours
@crazycressy79866 күн бұрын
@brucemcpherson8832 yes I had PIP on ,but I also prefer the hold over cross as well as then I know it's ranged for me as sometimes it don't always work it you don't press the button right "not a fault with the scope but a fault with the operator " 😅
@FieldsportsScotland6 күн бұрын
@crazycressy7986 exactly why I prefer the hold over cross
@richarddoran7 күн бұрын
One feature I do like is the auto IR setting. Great review by the way. 👌
@FieldsportsScotland7 күн бұрын
Thanks mate yer forgot to mention that never really used it . Can't wait for you guys coming up
@richarddoran7 күн бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland it is a handy feature. Yes mate, looking forward to coming up. 👍
@davidmackee85759 күн бұрын
Definitely do videos on fox and deer calls and their correct use good video interesting as I was thinking about getting trail cameras thanks take care ...
@davidmackee857510 күн бұрын
Good video keep them coming 👍
@FieldsportsScotland10 күн бұрын
@davidmackee8575 thank you . Always try my best its hard with the new KZfaq rules and filming on my own but I enjoy it glad folks appreciate it to. Podcast being filmed today so will be up tonight
@g0jsm15 күн бұрын
that was the most helpful review on KZfaq thanks
@FieldsportsScotland15 күн бұрын
@@g0jsm Glad it helped
@MrScalesie22 күн бұрын
Are them pigs Ferrell?
@FieldsportsScotland22 күн бұрын
@@MrScalesie yes
@allygt423 күн бұрын
Good video Davy, I am at the foxes all year, just what you said once you get the numbers down you can chill a bit.
@danumoutdoor25 күн бұрын
What would your opinion be on the “influencer” part of product sales/development? And competitions are always fun. Enjoying listening mate. Keep it up👍
@FieldsportsScotland24 күн бұрын
It's a tough one I think, it is one thing putting a product out there for review and test but to saturate the market with everyone in the business testing a product can be detrimental. I am not against it but there is and always will be biias's and that is difficult to navigate, me personally I am never under any obligation to give a product a good review, I tend not to publish a product if it is bad and I have had many that I just don't publish a review on.
@jonathondunne190527 күн бұрын
Hi guys how long does the battery last would i get 8 hours stalking out of it or would it run out currently using the zeiss battery life not as long as id like
@FieldsportsScotland27 күн бұрын
Easily but it takes 18650 battery so you can take a couple in your pocket
@jonathondunne190527 күн бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland thank you very much
@FieldsportsScotland27 күн бұрын
@jonathondunne1905 the beauty of these is that it is not run by proprietary batteries that require you to spend a fortune on 1 spare battery , 18650 batteries are far less expensive and easier to get and you can throw a few in your pocket.
@marknielsen4327 күн бұрын
So which is best? the hikmicro or the new pard nightstalker 4k?
@FieldsportsScotland27 күн бұрын
That I can't answer
@FieldsportsScotland27 күн бұрын
Sorry it's just that it's down to personal preference and usage . The Alpex is fantastic all round but as standard doesn't come with an IR and is quite heavy so you might not want to use it on an air rifle for example but perfect on a centrefire
@allygt428 күн бұрын
Good video Davy. Some shops will mail order powder but not cheap, that is England not sure about anywhere else. Can't wait for the video on the electronic calls.
@FieldsportsScotland26 күн бұрын
Ally thankyou mate gonna do a full video next week on calls and the the best ones to use at this time of year
@alistairs661629 күн бұрын
THANKS GOD. Dude, I received my 3-12 a few days ago and was about to mail my seller to tell him my scope has probably a problem cause I can't see shit past 100m when on KZfaq ppl could see at like 400m. I finally know why, this is just this crappy LED IR instead of laser one. Thanks a lot for this video, I thought I was going crazy but no, this is just this IR that sucks. Greetings from France !
@FieldsportsScotland29 күн бұрын
Hi there yes the LED is less effective than the laser but the scope itself is capable of far more .
@elimarsh8435Ай бұрын
Would you recommend this over the ATN 4k or the sightmark wraith 4k? ALSO, how was the eye relief, is it enough to put on something like a 6.5 grendel? 🤔
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Yes . The picture is clearer and more full .
@elimarsh8435Ай бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland Excellent. I have been going back and forth between the wraith 4k max, the zulus, or the ATN. I do fear the battery life on this one but I guess you could always use an external IR and just use the scope on night mode.
@elimarsh843529 күн бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland Do you think that it is worth the extra money to get the LRF and ballistics calculator? My primary range would be 20-200 yards daytime, deer some nighttime coyote and hogs still in that same range though.
@FieldsportsScotland29 күн бұрын
@@elimarsh8435 yes
@TMFShootingАй бұрын
Great Video 💯 '' Many Thanks for Sharing 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
@stevec8243Ай бұрын
Grisport are Italian. I think they make a lot from the bulk PPE market. My work issues hundred of pairs of them (and the guys prefer them to Red Wing!). Shooter king stuff is great.
@hwpestcontrol456Ай бұрын
Is that the short saddle or long saddle mount?
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
As in the American defence mount? Long 0moa mount
@chriscullen8170Ай бұрын
Bought myself one last month. Yet to use but least I know it will work!
@chrismann9411Ай бұрын
Could you take a photo of the two ir units showing the part numbers you are referring to please? I am in Australia and I think our version of the 5-12 zulus may have the led version. I am not getting the image quality you are getting out of the laser unit.
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
I can put up pictures . The models I have are the ZHD520R and the 3-12R the 3-12 I have us supplied with 850nmL led Ir and the 520 has 850nm laser
@chrismann9411Ай бұрын
Mine is the 5-12 lrf also, but the picture quality is not like yours
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
@chrismann9411 you must have the LED IR if you contact Arken they can replace it
@clubbyboi1Ай бұрын
@@chrismann9411So the quality on yours is no good mate? I’m looking at getting one myself, I’m in Aus too
@Briansc2007Ай бұрын
Hi Davey, I came across your channel a few months ago and subscribed as I found the content really useful and informative. You come across as knowledgeable, but above all honest and genuine. Keep it up and I'll keep learning, thanks.
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Hi Brian thankyou , trying to be as down to earth as possible and honest . Just remember with everything though opinions are subjective make sure if your buying something it's for you . I review stuff and try to be well rounded about it but I admit I make just as many mistakes as the next person. Stay safe . DT
@kevingundry4959Ай бұрын
It is 1st focal plane, you can switch it in the app, put a 3.6 inch circle out a 100 yards then check it put the cross hair on the top edge of the circle, than you should be on the bottom of the circle with the first mildot down, then zoom in and check that they still align up
@adampeters6644Ай бұрын
Great video as always! I have one to switch between my .243 and .308, the difference at last light is literally day and night. I don’t think i could get rid of my day scope quite yet though.
@briansolomon6153Ай бұрын
CANT USE 223 IN ENGLAND FOR ROE MY CHOICE AFTER TRYING DIFF CALIBRES IS A 270 THIS MAINLY FOR REDS AND A FEW ROE IM IN CORNWALL VERY HILLY LOTS OF VALLYS I FIND THE FLAT SHOOTING AND SPEED OF THE 270 IS IDEAL AND 223 FOR FOXING
@adolfolozano5573Ай бұрын
Which would you say has a better picture/view at higher magnification, the arken or pulsar c50?
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
The Arken hands down
@williammcintosh1205Ай бұрын
Stick it on the 243 good all round rifle and put out a video 😁
@williammcintosh1205Ай бұрын
Good review I've watched a lot of your films but could watch a lot more get them up there😂cheers
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Thank you . Got an Arken Optic 3-12 on test just now . Keep up to date with weekly podcast if you can , this week as requested it's on the brutal honesty on why it's so hard to get into professional deer stalking and the way things are going. From Adhoc Outfitters to Contractors
@williammcintosh1205Ай бұрын
Well looking forward to that one for sure cheers 👍
@fishinglad1644Ай бұрын
Great review mate. The fact I can have one of these scopes and have setting saved for say an air rifle, 17 hmr and 243 is a game changer meaning one scope fits all. And the ballistic calculator is a cracking addition. Defo on my shopping list.
@peterdodsworthАй бұрын
3-12 on the 17hmr is the most obvious match
@Jimg365Ай бұрын
Grate podcast! As a newcomer to the sport the podcasts are very helpful. Suggestion for a video probably more for a select few a podcast on how to become a professional deer stalker/contract stalker and what qualifications you need ? And if it’s possible to do so later on in life ect ?
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
I can certainly put it as one of the the features in a podcast .
@outdoorlifeandshooting3922Ай бұрын
3x on 17hmr and see how the 5x handles the 243.
@wooley2861Ай бұрын
put the zeiss v6 on the 6.5 because thats what i have v6 and getting a 6.5 creedmoor and want to see what you think of that combo and may be do a video on it. put the arken on the 223 or 243 and lets see what it can do on a bigger cal rifle all you see then on are smaller cals or air rifles.
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Actually that's the scope is usually on the 6.5 creedmoor it is fantastic by the way . The 6.5 Creedmoor is a lively calibre for shooting , low recoil , not fuss with ammo (I shoot 140gr ELDM homelands mostly) I had the 5-20 on my .223 for the review I did a few months ago. Might put it on the .243 as that's a hard hitting rifle
@richarddoranАй бұрын
Stick the new 3x arken on the 17hmr. Put the 5x arken on the creedmoor and the other digex on the 223
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Would rather sell the Digex if am honest hahaha but I think your right
@timclark2305Ай бұрын
Thanks Excellent video
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Thankyou if you have any questions let me know
@timclark2305Ай бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland Do you sell Thermal? If so can you send your number I've got a 1st Gen LH15 Pro but thinking of changing to Habrok 4K.....Obviously I know the Habrok has a smaller thermal sensor, but does the 4K image make up for it ? Cheers Tim
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
@timclark2305 I don't sell thermal or sell anything but deer stalking but I can recommend RMacleods in Tain . As far as your question I generally use a Pulsar Helion spotter , then a different day glass this to me was way better having both worlds in one unit . But where I found d this to be even more exciting is that it has Nightvision that is great quality, colour day vision in 4k, thermal and Laser Range Finder all in one, not with thermal identify with the other two and range. Awesome
@timclark2305Ай бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland Thanks mate
@allygt42 ай бұрын
Great video Davy. It is about time there was some competitive competition. I started with NV about 8 years ago with one of the first Drone Pro 15x at 2 grand ATN 5X20 1 grand and ATN thor 4 7 x 28 31/2 grand. Now all worthless. Got Alpex 4k LRF now to have a go with that has been OK so far on .22 rim fire. Got to say when you get the ballistic calculators fine tuned they are very accurate.
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
With all ballistic calculators it's knowing your actual data for your rifle that makes all the difference. Thankyou mate for watching glad you liked
@allygt42 ай бұрын
@@FieldsportsScotland Ye I have all the data but 2" low at 360 yards, thats with ATN but did have one that was perfect.
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
@allygt4 are you reloading and did you chronograph the rifle? If your using factory it could be the SD that's changing the impact at that range
@timknight42712 ай бұрын
They look very good. How far do u think u could identify a fox with the thermal please ? Cheers
@FieldsportsScotlandАй бұрын
Well that depends on your experience . The night we took this footage I shot a fox we first spotted at 300yrds using the Habrok HE25L O could tell easily it was a fox, with experience and understanding movement you can probably do it well beyond 500yrds but what is guaranteed you will be able to spot a fox linger you can shoot.
@timknight4271Ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply very helpful 👍🏻
@quentinquentin39792 ай бұрын
What’s your intro song for this video please chaps ( sorry I managed to post that question in reply to the other chaps question )
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
Made it myself
@Theking-qx4zd2 ай бұрын
What’s the arken like compared to the pard because I have the pard 008s let and having problems with the mounting and finding it hard to set up the ballistic calculator and the zero is not really staying please help me
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
The Arken Zulus is probably the easiest NV I have ever set up. The Pard has had its issues like most
@allygt42 ай бұрын
Great video guys it says it all, remember sitting 30 minutes or more on a fox one night resting in rushes with thermal before it would move to get a clear ID. NV and Thermal in one unit is a great idea.
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
Your right Ally absolute headache but when it's all in one unit it really makes a difference. Hope your keeping well
@NWUAP2 ай бұрын
Hi there great demo but can you show an example of the night vision for us please cheers!
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
I had it for one evening if you look at my shorts there is a segment where it's switches from NV to Thermal to NV etc in a couple of places in those shorts
@Jayt7502 ай бұрын
Cheap for what they do..... and we can see why they're cheap.
@jamesbowskill3622 ай бұрын
WHATS THE POINT OF ALL THIS ADVERTISING FOR THE ARKEN ZULUS !!!!!!! here in the UK.......There arnt any !
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
Yes there is .
@MikeJones-gg4qc2 ай бұрын
There are loads of them...Try looking up optics warehouse...I Purchased on yesterday...
@quentinquentin39792 ай бұрын
Yes there are both models of Zulus are now here and being sold … I know I’ve got one ;-)
@quentinquentin39792 ай бұрын
Also what’s your intro song for this video please.
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
@@quentinquentin3979 made it myself
@stevemorrison63972 ай бұрын
Great clip lads. Worth a look when they arrive
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
Really is mate . I was impressed
@richarddoran2 ай бұрын
Seems a decent enough image on those
@MasonStormSunny2 ай бұрын
The display in Arken is twice smaller than in 008.
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
Not really sure your right about that. The quality of image in the Arken is far better than the Pard
@mikefinn382 ай бұрын
What’s the lamp you use ?
@FieldsportsScotland2 ай бұрын
That one in the video is a high powered LED torch sunbright it's called , I also use light force 170's