DNT Optics Australia

Hunt The Night stocks the DNT Optics range in Australia — versatile thermal and digital night-vision devices that pack rangefinders and ballistic calculators into accessible price points. Every unit is genuine Australian stock with full manufacturer warranty and expert pre-sale advice.

DNT's line-up is built around flexibility: the Hydra works as a standalone scope, a clip-on or a handheld in one unit; the ThermNight combines thermal and digital night vision in a single scope; the Zulus delivers a daylight-style digital day/night image; and the Hound is a ballistic thermal monocular for scanning and ranging. Browse by series below, or talk to our team about the right DNT for your setup.

A note on the numbers: a thermal's reach comes mainly from its objective lens (focal length and aperture) working with the sensor's resolution and pixel pitch — not from "sensor size" alone. DNT's 640×512 models (635/650) give a wider field of view and more on-screen detail at a given lens than the 384 models (325/335), which show a narrower, more magnified view.

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DNT Thermal Rifle Scopes

Hydra — 3-in-1 thermal scope

One of DNT's signature products: a single unit that works as a standalone riflescope, a front clip-on, or a handheld monocular. Available in 384 (325/335) and 640×512 (635/650) sensor classes, with rangefinder ("R") models for ranging on the rifle. In stock: Hydra HS635, Hydra HS325, Hydra LRF 635R (640×512, 35mm), Hydra LRF 335R (384×288), Hydra LRF 650R (640×512, 50mm). → Browse Thermal Scopes

ThermNight — thermal + night vision multispectral scopes

A multispectral scope that combines thermal imaging and digital night vision in one device, with a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator — so you can switch between a thermal picture and a daylight-style night image without changing optics. In stock: ThermNight TNC635R, TNC335R, TNC225R.

DNT Digital Night Vision Scopes

Zulus — digital day/night scopes

For shooters who prefer a true daylight-style image to a thermal picture. The Zulus pairs a Sony CMOS sensor and ED-glass optics with a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator, and runs day or night with an IR illuminator in the dark. In stock: ZULUS 4K, ZULUS HD V2 3-12X, ZULUS HD V2 5-20X. → Browse Night Vision Scopes

DNT Thermal Monoculars

Hound — ballistic thermal monoculars

Handheld thermal scanners with built-in ballistic tools for detecting and ranging game before you raise the rifle. In stock: Hound 635R, Hound H325R. → Browse Thermal Monoculars

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DNT Optics Australia — FAQ

Does Hunt The Night sell genuine DNT stock in Australia?

Yes. We sell genuine Australian DNT Optics stock with full manufacturer warranty and expert pre-sale advice.

What's the difference between the Hydra and the ThermNight?

The Hydra is a 3-in-1 thermal unit (standalone scope, clip-on or handheld). The ThermNight is a multispectral scope that combines a thermal channel with a digital night-vision channel in one device, with a rangefinder and ballistic calculator.

Is the Zulus thermal?

No — the Zulus is digital day/night vision, not thermal. It produces a daylight-style image and uses an IR illuminator in the dark, where a thermal device detects heat and needs no light at all.

How far will a DNT thermal detect?

Each model lists its own detection figure, set by that unit's objective lens and sensor combination rather than by sensor size alone. The 640×512 models carry more detail across a wider field; quoted ranges are ideal-condition.

Are thermal and night vision scopes legal in Australia?

Thermal and night vision optics are legal to own. Some states restrict their use for hunting on public or state land — check your state's regulations.

New to thermal? Read how thermal imaging works, or see our picks for the best thermal scopes and best thermal monoculars in Australia for 2026.

Explore our other thermal brands: HIKMICRO, Pulsar, Nocpix and ThermTec.