Long Range Camera

[1911nut]

What do you guys think of this camera?

https://www.amazon.com/SME-Bullseye-Long-Range-Camera/dp/B081JBRVJX

What are other options? price, ease of use, functionality.

Thanks !

 

[Redrocket]

What do you guys think of this camera?

https://www.amazon.com/SME-Bullseye-Long-Range-Camera/dp/B081JBRVJX

What are other options? price, ease of use, functionality.

Thanks !

I bought the (on sale) $200 one form Midway and it is better than a spotting scope but I didn't like the software. It was the sight in model. This one looks like a step up from what I bought. I also have the 1 mile Long Range target cam brand & really like it. It's $900 now. I bought it because I got tired of lugging my 80mm Kowa and not being able to see 6.5mm at 300 yards. Being an ex armature astronomer guy with lots $$$ in telescopes and eye pieces I think cameras are the way to go. Need to talk to my drone engineer friend about drones for target spotting. Just fly 'em down there, park it and point camera at target.

 

[1911nut]

I bought the (on sale) $200 one form Midway and it is better than a spotting scope but I didn't like the software. It was the sight in model. This one looks like a step up from what I bought. I also have the 1 mile Long Range target cam brand & really like it. It's $900 now. I bought it because I got tired of lugging my 80mm Kowa and not being able to see 6.5mm at 300 yards. Being an ex armature astronomer guy with lots $$$ in telescopes and eye pieces I think cameras are the way to go. Need to talk to my drone engineer friend about drones for target spotting. Just fly 'em down there, park it and point camera at target.

That‘s good stuff to consider, thank you.

 

[Old Navy]

This one works exactly like the video and will actually go over 2 miles.

 

[Don Shelton]

This one works exactly like the video and will actually go over 2 miles.

Yeah that’s my choice,I also have a shotmarker setup … camera is easier for quick setup as I don’t need to transport my target frame and base . Both work extremely well and either or will get it done

 

[Twdmar]

A farmer I know has a drone for checking crops. He flies it up next to his target and uses the camera on it. I have no idea what brand it is.

 

[One Eye Pete]

I have the Longshot and had the Caldwell. The Longshot is much easier to use and has much better resolution. I have never had a problem with WiFi reception with it. The Caldwell works but I had a lot of trouble with getting the WiFi to connect to the tablet or cellphone and the gooseneck that holds the camera is terrible. I have a good Kowa spotting scope but for anything over 200 yards the camera is the way to go.
I have never used a Bullseye camera so I can't comment on it. One of the nice features of the Longshot is the ability to number your shots and save pictures of the target. With the Longshot you can easily place it far enough from the target to keep it safe and still get a good view.
The one thing I always recommend is don't go cheap buy something good and buy once. Unfortunately in the case of my target camera I didn't follow my own advice and ended up buying twice.

 

[Old Navy]

I have the Longshot and had the Caldwell. The Longshot is much easier to use and has much better resolution. I have never had a problem with WiFi reception with it. The Caldwell works but I had a lot of trouble with getting the WiFi to connect to the tablet or cellphone and the gooseneck that holds the camera is terrible. I have a good Kowa spotting scope but for anything over 200 yards the camera is the way to go.
I have never used a Bullseye camera so I can't comment on it. One of the nice features of the Longshot is the ability to number your shots and save pictures of the target. With the Longshot you can easily place it far enough from the target to keep it safe and still get a good view.
The one thing I always recommend is don't go cheap buy something good and buy once. Unfortunately in the case of my target camera I didn't follow my own advice and ended up buying twice.

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