Turn distant encounters into clear, shareable footage. Digiscoping systems allow hunters to quickly attach their phone to a spotting scope or binocular, capturing photos and video without losing time in the glass. Whether you're documenting a scouting trip, reviewing animal details, or sharing the story with your crew, digiscoping brings the hunt closer than ever.
This collection includes GOHUNT-tested adapters, phone cases, and mounts from trusted names like Magview, Ollin, Phone Skope, and Kapture Gear. Each system is built for fast setup, rock-solid alignment, and rugged durability in the backcountry.
Digiscoping is the practice of attaching a smartphone or camera to a spotting scope or binoculars to capture high-quality photos and video at long distances. For hunters, it’s a valuable tool for scouting, documenting animal behavior, recording shot opportunities, and reviewing footage later for learning or sharing. It allows you to extend your optics’ capability beyond glassing.
Most modern digiscoping brands design adapters that are compatible with a wide variety of smartphones and optics, though you’ll need to ensure the correct fit. Some brands, like Phone Skope, offer custom-fit phone cases, while others like Magview rely on a universal magnetic system. Always double-check compatibility with your specific binocular or spotting scope model.
When properly aligned, digiscoping maintains the sharpness and magnification of your spotting scope or binoculars. However, the quality of your phone camera, lighting conditions, and the stability of your setup will also influence results. A tripod is highly recommended to minimize shake and keep footage crisp.
To get the most out of your setup, pair your adapter with a stable tripod, quick-release plate, and possibly a Bluetooth shutter remote to avoid shaking the phone while capturing images. These small additions can significantly improve image quality in the field.
Digiscoping performance in low light depends on both your spotting scope/binocular glass quality and your smartphone camera sensor. Premium optics with larger objective lenses (like 65mm–95mm) gather more light, which helps your phone capture clearer images at dawn or dusk. Using night modes or long-exposure features on modern smartphones can also enhance results, though image sharpness may require a very steady tripod setup.
Yes, digiscoping itself is legal since it’s a recording method, not a weapon enhancement. However, regulations vary by state when it comes to electronic devices and hunting optics. While using a phone to capture photos or video is generally fine, hunters should always double-check state hunting laws to ensure no restrictions apply to optics accessories in the field.
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