Scope cams and ranging (Not Field Target)

[r1lover]

EDIT: This has nothing to do with actual field target competition and I should not have used the term FT. Air gun fun days often include metal knock down targets used in FT and it would be fun to video how ranging and holdover works for the un-initiated using actual FT and other reactive targets.

My question is: I would like to videoAt our clubs we often set up steel knock down targetsAm wondering how well scope cameras, specifically the Triggercam 2.1 and Scopemate S18, lend themselves to focus and ranging targets? Is there any image degradation as viewed through the camera lens while shooting?

I've watched recorded videos on line and the images leave much to be desired compared to the otherwise sharp, focused images through an unobstructed ocular lens.

 

[Peashooter]

I dont think you would want such a camera on your scope during Field target matches.
Not even sure it would be legal to put a camera say on a rail that with a larger magnification lens film in the direction your rifle are aimed.

You can do it though i have up to 70 mm fixed lenses, and a few varifocal lenses too from my CCTV addiction, a fixed lens though it would of course be focused to a set distance and it would be impractical to change its focus on the fly, same go for a varifocal lens though here it is easier as it is pretty much like a old school 35 mm camera from before autofocus ASO.

 

[r1lover]

I dont think you would want such a camera on your scope during Field target matches.
Not even sure it would be legal to put a camera say on a rail that with a larger magnification lens film in the direction your rifle are aimed.

You can do it though i have up to 70 mm fixed lenses, and a few varifocal lenses too from my CCTV addiction, a fixed lens though it would of course be focused to a set distance and it would be impractical to change its focus on the fly, same go for a varifocal lens though here it is easier as it is pretty much like a old school 35 mm camera from before autofocus ASO.

Not intending to use during competition, only for entertainment/educations purposes but that's a good point you make, thanks. I watched a video recently and if I understood correctly, the "focus" was used to focus the camera on the scope's reticle. No mention was made of focusing on the target image. That should be taken care of when focusing for parallax, i.e., getting the target image on the same focal plane as the reticle.

 

[Smok3y]

Addressing your focus questions…
The issue you have with cameras is the ability for it to focus the same as your eye on the reticle. The camera focus and your eye probably are not the same. With several cameras, I had to choose whether I wanted the camera image to be ideal or whether I wanted what I see to be ideal. I was able to get a go pro with an adjustable lens to correctly focus the camera with my eye.
If you can pull that off, when you adjust the parallax/focus knob, the image should also be in focus for both you and the camera.

 

[Franklink]

An electronic scope wouldn't fly at an AAFTA match, or at least not in any of the recognized classes. You might find a match director that would allow you to be in the "unlimited/freestyle" class.

If you're talking about just an add-on device to be able to film through your traditional lensed scope, you might find a match director that would allow it.

For some reason I'm thinking electronic aids aren't allowed in at least some of the classes... might be a WFTF thing.

 

[r1lover]

An electronic scope wouldn't fly at an AAFTA match, or at least not in any of the recognized classes. You might find a match director that would allow you to be in the "unlimited/freestyle" class.

If you're talking about just an add-on device to be able to film through your traditional lensed scope, you might find a match director that would allow it.

For some reason I'm thinking electronic aids aren't allowed in at least some of the classes... might be a WFTF thing.

Thankyou for the video. Would also like to be able to show someone through the scope the process of ranging by adjusting for parallax.