The technical enhancements of the Z5 3.5-18x44 BT Riflescope (Matte Black) from Swarovski Optik target the hunter's concerns as well as the hunting traditions. This Z5 is just under 1 pound. It is a high precision, 1 inch scope with 5x zoom ability. A 1 inch with a 5x zoom is something new. The wide 300 foot field of view and high 18 power magnification deliver a very versatile hunting riflescope, from expansive reconnaissance to up-close detail and back again. A third side turret providing parallax correction of 55 yards keeps the reticle constant while only the target is magnified.

The Z5 3.5-18x44 BT concentrates on the essentials - it's light, relatively compact, and reliable. The turrets offer ¼ MOA click-stop corrections, and the quadratic adjustment range provides a generous 36/58 MOA for windage and elevation correction respectively. This Z3 riflescope is configured with a 4W reticle in the second focal plane and a ballistic turret. There is dioptric adjustment and the scope has a transmission rate of greater than 90%.

While the exterior of the optic has an impeccable, anodized and scratch-resistant finish, the tube's interior is furnished with a finely machined microstructure surface to reduce residual reflections. The Z5's trim profile offers a clean unobtrusive look. The field of view is crisp, wide, and rich with fine detail. If rough-terrain, mountain hunting or open field long shots are where your game is, then the Z5 3.5-18x44 BT should be at the top of your short list.

A mounting base and rings are used to attach a riflescope to a firearm. A comfortable sight picture is contingent upon the height of the rings. A comfortable cheek-weld is the result of properly positioning the scope over the receiver. Mounting the scope close to the receiver is preferable, yet scopes with larger objectives need higher rings so the front bell can clear the barrel. It should be noted that in many mounting applications, a professional gunsmith's skills will be needed for proper installation.

1.0" Tube    4W Reticle    2nd Focal Plane    Side Parallax Turret    Ballistic Turret    Nitrogen-Purged: Waterproof and Fogproof

• 5x magnification range
• Dioptric adjustment of -3 to +2
• Parallax turret adjustment of 55 yds / 50 m
• 44mm objective provides enhanced twilight performance
• Anti-reflective multicoating enhances light transmission
• Protective scratch-resistant coating on external lens surfaces

• Durable yet lightweight 1.0" aluminum main tube
• Nitrogen purged fogproof and waterproof to 13 feet
• Aluminum outer parts are anodized providing scratch-resistance
• Erector assembly features a 4-point coil spring system for repeatability
• Micro-grooves on the tube's interior minimize residual reflections for bright high-contrast viewing

• Second focal plane positioning of the reticle maintains the reticle's size across the magnification range
• The 4W reticle features a 4-post cross hair configuration. Three heavy weight posts at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock morph into light weight crosshairs. A single stadia resides at 12 o'clock and intersects the crosshairs. The horizontal stadia is marked with hash marks.
• Ballistic turret: Swarovski's ballistics program enables setting the scope's zero for three separate distances. Proper positioning of the three color-coded disks on the turret provides a quick visual confirmation of your current zero, and the ability to range out to longer distances with ease.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This may go without saying, but are the holes on the bottom compatible with 1/4" screw for Tripods?

A: Yes, the base of the SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Z5/Z6/Z7/Z6 II/Z7 II has both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting points.

Q: 2. Would this work with a Nikon D7500? If not, which Small Rig product would work best?

A: Unfortunately, The Smallrig cage will not work with the Nikon D7500. We suggest looking at universal cages for your camera model. Universal cages - https://bhpho.to/3PZkZji

Q: 3. Is this compatible with the FTZ 1 lens mount?

A: The SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Z5/Z6/Z7/Z6 II/Z7 II does not list the Nikon FTZ Mount Adapter as compatible.

Q: 4. What is the difference between this and the SmallRig 2926 cage?

A: The Smallrig 2926B will be an updated model that will be released soon. Smallrig at this time has not supplied info on the differences.

Q: 5. Does this fit the DJI RS3 mini?

A: The SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Z5/Z6/Z7/Z6 II/Z7 II will fit onto the DJI RS3 mini. It will be important to ensure the payload weight is kept down, because of the RS3 Mini's 4.4lb payload.

Q: 6. I just got these and I love them. They'd work better with my particular setup if they had longer speaker wire connecting them. Any recommendations?

A: The JBL 1 Series 104-BT Compact Powered Desktop Reference Monitors with Bluetooth can be connected via standard, unterminated speaker wire, such as the options shown here: https://bhpho.to/3rSkY7H

Q: 7. I was thinking of getting them as monitor speakers for the Rodecaster Pro. What type of cables would I need?

A: You will need 1/4" TRS.

Q: 8. Hello! Do we know whether a Z6iii could still fit in this?

A: As the Nikon Z6 III Mirrorless Camera with dimensions 5.5 x 4 x 2.9" / 138.5 x 101.5 x 74mm is slightly larger than the Nikon Z6 II Mirrorless Camera with dimensions 5.3 x 4 x 2.7" / 134 x 100.5 x 69.5mm, the SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Z5/Z6/Z7/Z6 II/Z7 II would not fit on the Z6 III. A compatible cage would be the SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Z6 III, BH #SM4519.

Q: 9. Can this be installed on a tripod/ball-head with Arca style plate?

A: Yes. Unit will need to be attached via arca style plate.

Q: 10. Fits on nikon z50?

A: The rule of thumb with cages is, if the camera name is not in the title, it most likely will not fit. The Nikon Z50 will not work with the SmallRig Camera Cage for Nikon Z5/Z6/Z7/Z6 II/Z7 II.