The SIG SAUER ZULU6 HDX Marine 16x42 kit is an image-stabilized binocular in high-visibility orange, packaged for boaters, anglers and anyone glassing from a moving deck. At 16x, every bit of hand shake and hull motion shows. The ZULU6 uses SIG's Optical Image Stabilization to cancel that motion electronically, so you can read a channel marker, check a buoy or identify an approaching vessel. HDX glass with SIG's lens coatings handles glare and spray, and the body is IPX-7 waterproof and fogproof.
This listing is the Marine kit (SIG part SOZ6WP16M). It is the same orange ZULU6 HDX Marine 16x42 that SIG sells by itself as SOZ6WP16OR, but the kit adds an orange waterproof Pelican case in place of the standard foam case, a flip-back objective cover with a polarized lens, two rechargeable AA batteries with a USB-C charging cable, and a marine-grade lens pen. Both include SIG's hi-vis floating neck strap; SIG does not say the binocular itself floats.
Key features
- Optical Image Stabilization: a gyro-stabilized system electronically cancels hand shake and boat vibration, which is what makes 16x usable from a moving deck.
- Scan and Target modes: Scan mode (the power-on default) is for sweeping a horizon or shoreline; Target mode adds up to 50 percent more stability for holding on a buoy, vessel or marine life.
- One AA, two choices: SIG's FlexCore power runs on a single rechargeable Li-ion AA (two included, with a USB-C cable) or an ordinary alkaline AA, for up to 30 hours; the stabilizer shuts itself off after 10 minutes to save the battery.
- Polarized flip-back cover: the included objective cover has a polarized lens to cut glare off the water.
- HDX glass and coatings: ED high-definition and high-transmittance lenses with SpectraCoat, LensArmor and LenShield, which sheds water and oil from the lenses.
- Built for wet work: IPX-7 waterproof and fogproof, with a rubber-armored thermoplastic body in high-visibility orange.
- Compact for 16x: 21.9 oz and just over 7 in long, with a Schmidt-Pechan prism and twist-up eyecups.
Specifications
| Manufacturer part # | SOZ6WP16M |
|---|---|
| UPC | 798681736904 |
| Model | ZULU6 HDX Marine (kit) |
| Magnification | 16x |
| Objective lens | 42 mm |
| Field of view | 3.8 degrees |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Exit pupil | 2.6 mm (calculated, 42 mm / 16x) |
| Close focus | 4.0 m (13.1 ft) |
| Image stabilization | SIG Optical Image Stabilization; Scan and Target modes |
| Power | (1) AA: rechargeable Li-ion AA or alkaline AA |
| Run time | Up to 30 hours |
| Auto shut-off | 10 minutes after power-on |
| Prism | Schmidt-Pechan |
| Glass / coatings | HDX (ED + HT); SpectraCoat, LensArmor, LenShield |
| Interpupillary distance | 56-75 mm |
| Diopter range | +/- 3 |
| Eyecups | Twist-up |
| Weight | 21.9 oz |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.08 x 4.72 x 2.75 in |
| Body | Thermoplastic with rubber armor |
| Color | Orange |
| Waterproof / fogproof | IPX-7 waterproof, fogproof |
| Tripod mount | Capable (mount not included) |
| Warranty | SIG SAUER Infinite Guarantee on the optic; electronics covered by SIG's limited 5-year electronics warranty |
In the box
- ZULU6 HDX Marine 16x42 binocular (orange)
- Orange waterproof Pelican case
- Objective lens flip-back cover with polarized lens
- SIG SAUER hi-vis floating neck strap
- 2 rechargeable AA batteries
- USB-C charging cable
- Marine-grade lens pen
Warranty
The optic is covered by the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Infinite Guarantee: unlimited lifetime coverage, fully transferable, with no receipt or warranty card required. SIG's guarantee excludes electronic components, which SIG covers under a limited 5-year electronics warranty, so the image-stabilization electronics fall under that shorter term. Damage from misuse, loss and theft are not covered. Contact SIG Customer Service for a return authorization before sending a product in.
