TargetVision Wireless Spotting Camera Review - 2
The TARGETVISION Wireless Spotting Camera is an app based technology. The beauty of this system and design is it allows our product to enhance itself over time through app updates. Any user will be able to take advantage of TARGETVISION's continued research and development to add more functionality to the application. We want every customer to be part of our mission to improve the overall shooting experience and to redefine the industry. The app is available for both Android and Apple products.
App Features:
App Buttons:
The above information was from the company's website.
Pros
The TARGETVISION System comes in a Pelican 1450 with custom cut foam. I am a huge fan of Pelican Cases/Product and something like this, needs to ride in style. The TARGETVISION System comes with a unique orange digital camouflage print. This is helpful to see the camera when it is downrange from your shooting position.
The TARGETVISION System is easy to use and setup is a breeze. It comes with a laminated quick startup and App guide. Syncing my iPhone and iPad was easy and painless. It works with iOS 7 and iOS 8. I did not notice any difference with either software. I was also able to test an Android phone with the TARGETVISION System, with no problems.
The TARGETVISION System has minimal components and no wires, with the exception of the charging plug, which you plug in independently. You are capable of charging your iPhone, iPad, or other devices with the receivers built in USB Ports.
The TARGETVISION System is very well made. The construction of the TARGETVISION System is very solid. The camera has independent legs or braces which can accommodate various terrains at the cameras location. The legs spin 360 degrees and are longer on one side than the other.
Cons
The TARGETVISION System comes in a Pelican 1450 which could be cumbersome to pack into a remote shooting location. Tipping the scales at a weight of 13 lbs. and the dimensions of the Pelican Case (16.00" x 13.00" x 6.87"), I could not see myself carrying it too far to use. The receiver of the unit is built into the Pelican Case and therefore cannot be removed. Not saying 13 lbs. is a lot, however, I do not see this being carried into the back country.
Running both an iPhone and iPad with the TARGETVISION System, it was evident while streaming the live feed, it seemed to draw the battery on my devices quicker than normal. However, with the receivers built in USB Ports, it wasn't a big deal.
Practical Uses
The TARGETVISION System can be used with one or multiple shooters. I see the TARGETVISION System being most beneficial for someone who may be shooting alone at any distance. I would get the most out of this, shooting at a designated range, where I would normally need someone to pull and mark my targets. I usually shoot with two or three other people. This usually takes some organization and delays as our schedules never seem to coincide. Where we shoot, is a range with multiple distances, from 100 to 1000 yards. One guy usually stays in the pit and pulls targets, while the other two shoot. Now more than one person can shoot at a time. Like the ad says, with TARGETVISION, your target is at your fingertips.
On another note, if a person was hunting over a bait site at long range, you could use TARGETVISION to record the shot. Obviously, conditions and locations would have to be predetermined, which would allow you to set up the camera prior to. With The TARGETVISION System, I wouldn't be worried about the batteries failing if they were fully charged prior to your hunt. This would be just a bonus for what the TARGETVISION System is designed for.
Battery Run Times – I ran the batteries down just by leaving the units on. I turned the receiver and camera on, at intermittent times and durations. (1.5 Hrs., 3.5 Hrs., 4 Hrs., and 5.5 Hrs., until each battery ran out). I am not certain if the unit was used prior to receiving it; however, I believe the unit would run as described for 16+ Hours. My run times are as follows:
Camera – 14 Hours
Receiver – 25.5 Hours
Charging Time – Although the units charged fully in approximately 4 hours, I left them plugged in overnight. The receiver and camera had to be charged separately.
Camera – 4 Hours
Receiver – 4 Hours
Wi-Fi Capability
The Wi-Fi is very easy to interface. There is NO need for cellular service to operate the TARGETVISION System. Once you download the TARGETVISION App to your device, just turn on the Wi-Fi, on your device, if it isn't already. If you don't see TARGETVISION XXX (Unit Number) as a Wi-Fi network, click search for other networks. You will be prompted to enter a password (neverlosesight) when your device locates the network.
Both the receiver and the camera operate independently both sharing the same Wi-Fi network. One will always try to find the other. That being said, if you place the receiver at your shooting location, then drive to your target location (Which may be out of direct line of sight) they will work to find each other when the line of sight is reestablished.
App Features:
- Multiple viewers allowed
- Create shooting sessions
- Live camera view
- Shot recognition and tracking
- Shot numbering and grouping (Colors)
- Recording and snapshot abilities
- Social media sharing options
App Buttons:
- Menu:
- Live View
- Gallery
- Settings
- Support
- Feedback
- Options:
- Shot Markings
- Reset Overlays
- Mark Group
- New Session
- Default Marker Size
The above information was from the company's website.
Pros
The TARGETVISION System comes in a Pelican 1450 with custom cut foam. I am a huge fan of Pelican Cases/Product and something like this, needs to ride in style. The TARGETVISION System comes with a unique orange digital camouflage print. This is helpful to see the camera when it is downrange from your shooting position.
The TARGETVISION System is easy to use and setup is a breeze. It comes with a laminated quick startup and App guide. Syncing my iPhone and iPad was easy and painless. It works with iOS 7 and iOS 8. I did not notice any difference with either software. I was also able to test an Android phone with the TARGETVISION System, with no problems.
The TARGETVISION System has minimal components and no wires, with the exception of the charging plug, which you plug in independently. You are capable of charging your iPhone, iPad, or other devices with the receivers built in USB Ports.
The TARGETVISION System is very well made. The construction of the TARGETVISION System is very solid. The camera has independent legs or braces which can accommodate various terrains at the cameras location. The legs spin 360 degrees and are longer on one side than the other.
Cons
The TARGETVISION System comes in a Pelican 1450 which could be cumbersome to pack into a remote shooting location. Tipping the scales at a weight of 13 lbs. and the dimensions of the Pelican Case (16.00" x 13.00" x 6.87"), I could not see myself carrying it too far to use. The receiver of the unit is built into the Pelican Case and therefore cannot be removed. Not saying 13 lbs. is a lot, however, I do not see this being carried into the back country.
Running both an iPhone and iPad with the TARGETVISION System, it was evident while streaming the live feed, it seemed to draw the battery on my devices quicker than normal. However, with the receivers built in USB Ports, it wasn't a big deal.
Practical Uses
The TARGETVISION System can be used with one or multiple shooters. I see the TARGETVISION System being most beneficial for someone who may be shooting alone at any distance. I would get the most out of this, shooting at a designated range, where I would normally need someone to pull and mark my targets. I usually shoot with two or three other people. This usually takes some organization and delays as our schedules never seem to coincide. Where we shoot, is a range with multiple distances, from 100 to 1000 yards. One guy usually stays in the pit and pulls targets, while the other two shoot. Now more than one person can shoot at a time. Like the ad says, with TARGETVISION, your target is at your fingertips.
On another note, if a person was hunting over a bait site at long range, you could use TARGETVISION to record the shot. Obviously, conditions and locations would have to be predetermined, which would allow you to set up the camera prior to. With The TARGETVISION System, I wouldn't be worried about the batteries failing if they were fully charged prior to your hunt. This would be just a bonus for what the TARGETVISION System is designed for.
Battery Run Times – I ran the batteries down just by leaving the units on. I turned the receiver and camera on, at intermittent times and durations. (1.5 Hrs., 3.5 Hrs., 4 Hrs., and 5.5 Hrs., until each battery ran out). I am not certain if the unit was used prior to receiving it; however, I believe the unit would run as described for 16+ Hours. My run times are as follows:
Camera – 14 Hours
Receiver – 25.5 Hours
Charging Time – Although the units charged fully in approximately 4 hours, I left them plugged in overnight. The receiver and camera had to be charged separately.
Camera – 4 Hours
Receiver – 4 Hours
Wi-Fi Capability
The Wi-Fi is very easy to interface. There is NO need for cellular service to operate the TARGETVISION System. Once you download the TARGETVISION App to your device, just turn on the Wi-Fi, on your device, if it isn't already. If you don't see TARGETVISION XXX (Unit Number) as a Wi-Fi network, click search for other networks. You will be prompted to enter a password (neverlosesight) when your device locates the network.
Both the receiver and the camera operate independently both sharing the same Wi-Fi network. One will always try to find the other. That being said, if you place the receiver at your shooting location, then drive to your target location (Which may be out of direct line of sight) they will work to find each other when the line of sight is reestablished.
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