TRIGGERCAM 2.1 VS TACTACAM 5.0 FTS - Comparison of Scope Camera Systems

[@ocabj]

Thanks for pointing out the crop factor. When I was using the Triggercam, I realized that there was some crop factor but did not know it was substantial compared to the Tactacam, and as you pointed out, no one else really mentions it. It's not something you'll know about until you use it yourself.

[@chrisfig77]

Hands down, one of the best reviews I have ever seen. Great job! You nailed it! Hopefully the Trigger cam will get rid of the cropping and lighten it up a little.

[@The4GunGuy]

Really nice video Matt and great comparison of the two cameras. I originally purchased the Tactacam 5.0, received it DOA and shipped it right back. Love my TriggerCam even with the shortcomings.

[@tnsharpshooter8517]

Nice video. Any company making a device that does what these 2 do should highly consider getting you to be part of their team when designing and testing, Thanks for sharing. Impressive narration in this video.

[@ChrisLindsay-y9f]

I happen to have a Trigger Cam, technically I had 2, the first had an internal electronic issue, TriggerCam replaced the unit, even though I purchased it 'used' guy used it once. The second unit had maybe an hour on the battery, THEN the card slot took a dump, note: use the cable for data transfer. I was thinking of sending it to TC to get it repaired but...with shipping being close to $150+ each way from the states a new one rapidly became a better option. The app has been fixed to a degree, still not bullet, or in my case pellet, proof. Savannah is the service person I've been corresponding with, a great help. You CAN use an external battery as a backup, I'd prefer swapping out batteries but I'm not sure that'll ever be an option. Now tomorrow I'm ordering a new unit and I'll decide what I'm doing with the broken one.

[@brianwgDK]

Okay 5 min in i am not in doubt on what i am going to use. I am a hunter so its only for fun to se what i shoot at, just to share with friends, i already have the tactcam 5.0 so the 150 us is a no brainier, but for my dad who uses glasses he defiantly needs the 2.1 to help with the poor eye sight... super great video thx 😁

[@TwoMinutesToTarget]

Excellent review and comparison. I've been lamenting many of the things you bring up as cons against the Tactacam. One you didn't mention is battery life. I find the Tacticam to eat up the battery quite quickly. I might find my way to purchasing a Triggercam.

[@snwsk8]

The added scope footage is a nice addition to your videos.

[@highdesertutah]

Thank you for addressing the eye/camera focus issue. I wondered about that plus user’s of Tacticam complained about it and when I asked other reviewers all I got back from them was a vague, “Oh, there’s a sweet spot”. I’ll be buying a Trigger cam 2.1 if not a dedicated digital camera scope. Thanks again. And if you have a high recoil rifle I’d suggest a good muzzle break you’ll avoid damaging your shoulder, eyebrow, and your camera. Bring some ear protection though. Edit: One of the Trigger Cam reviewers said the focus wheel would move with the recoil so he fixed the problem by cutting a thin piece of foam earplug and wedged it under the access panel for the focus wheel.

[@wilfdarr]

grrrr youtube: I'm subscribed with all notifications, yet I never saw this video. Now I'm looking for a scope camera and googled "Triggercam vs Tactacam" and your video that I never saw is the first hit... Thanks for the video and another great equipment review.

[@lsmullin62]

Great review. I have a friend that has lost his sight but was in the military. Was thinking of useing a cam system and acting as his spotter using the live feed so this helps alot.

[@ThatTron]

Totally agree with all the points about the Triggercam. The app is just terrible and incredibly laggy on my phone, but overall the camera is simple to use and barely noticeable when finally setup.

[@OutdoorsAnonymous]

Very helpful. I got the solo with the FTS and was highly disappointed with it so you’ve just confirmed this for me lol need to get the 5.0 now but kinda wish I went with triggercam to start.

[@staggerleesmancave8987]

Great video. Thank you so much! So much valuable information. -SLMC🔥

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

very detailed and informative. thanks man!

[@Womfat]

Thanks, Joel. Glad I could help

[@KevinWood44]

Lots of air gunners use the Side Shot system with a GoPro 7 or the FireFly, but even those systems need updates to use the Action3 cam.

[@recklessjunkie]

I used the sideshot with a firefly 8se and just upgraded too the eaglevision universal mount with the GoPro 7 black it’s awesome but I’ve never had to update either of them is their even a mount for the action 3 I’ve not seen one ?

[@KevinWood44]

@@recklessjunkie The Action 3 is the new "best action camera of 2022/2023" I do not believe EV or Side Shot have made an adapter for them, or if they plan to. I think they need to bc as action cams become more popular they will need more than just GoPro and FireFly. Do you think the GoPro is better than the Firefly? What are the major differences you notice?

[@Cyborg-911]

Hey! Man! Great video,lot to digest gonna watch it a couple of times at least but,it helps me make a decision! Thank You!! Also watched your last shoot Awesome!! your a good man but you need to watch your competition ,Wife is on your heels!! you both did great ,glad to see you getting her involved she is doing Great!!

[@lindsaybrown2470]

I have the TRIGGERCAM and a Side shot, the TRIGGERCAM is by far more easier to use! In fact my Side Shot will be going on the market for sale for cheap!

[@EpikArms]

just the video i was looking for!

[@TexasTrained]

Great Video and Review.You answered all my questions.Thanks. GREAT JOB!!!!Ima new subscriber now.Keep Up Great Videos! Appreciate Your work.

[@wojciech_migda]

Great review. Very helpful and with all the important details. Thank you a lot!!!

[@Rob4Sang]

Excellent video with much needed info. Two questions. Has TriggerCam fixed the App (specifically battery life info) since you made this video? I see from their website they claim 10 hours of standby and 2.5 hours of recording time. That is substantial but almost always exaggerated. Second, What is the depth of the cup that fits over the eyepiece on the TriggerCam? It looks be about an inch or a little more and i am hoping it does not cover my magnification adjustment ring. Thanks.

[@sameraloreibi5750]

Amazing video man, I have a question, which one is better trigger 2.1 or the GoPro using eagle vision mount?

[@seanmtactical6069]

Great review, man. That was really good info.

[@avc3148]

He probado los 2 La Tactacam era un desastre y la Triggercam una maravilla.

[@jasonhoward3307]

Great production - Thanks for the excellent comparison

[@jjlefty51]

Excellent video. Thank you. You mentioned that you recommended recording in 4k on the Tacticam system but didn’t say anything about the TriggerCam. Do also recommend recording in 4k on it as well?

[@edwardlthompson]

Man, that was an excellent video! Thank you so much for this comparison!

[@catherineharris4746]

Best damn comparison review I've ever seen!🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@heinbreytenbach3343]

I am from South Africa I work for Safari Outdoor based in Pretoria South Africa the supply for the camera is back on track and there should not be a problem anymore. The price in the shop in Canadian dollar is around the 650 dollar price range. If anyone comes to SA for hunting pop in at Safari Outdoor it is a shop like you have never seen before😁

[@truesightgrabber]

I got various scopes with different diameters, which one is more universal in term of compatibility with various scope? for instance how to mount it on EOTECH EXP3 ?

[@poconojoe90]

Impressive presentation, many thanks!

[@outdooradventures1696]

Thank you for another video that was informative and well put together. It has now been almost a year and a half since the production of your video. I am wondering if Triggercam has fixed the forced cropping issue since the time you released this vid. Any info would be really helpful. Thanks 👍

[@Womfat]

The zoom is built into the lens system and can’t be changed. It’s a “feature” to them, just something I don’t like at all

[@outdooradventures1696]

@@Womfat Thnak you for the reply and additional knowledge. Am wondering if I do not zoom in very much (like maybe 8 power) will the audience see the pic as if I were zoomed in on 16 power but yet not have the cropped look? In short I am trying to achieve the full circle look that I see in your vids with the tactacam. Thanks again

[@DairyAirGunners]

Good review. I've been using the Tactacam system for a good number of years and your analysis is consistent with my experience. The reflection glass problem can be an issue, though for me it has improved significantly as I have become more aware of the external lighting situations that cause it. Just wearing a brimmed hat helps to eliminate much of it. I will be trying your 4k suggestion in the near future, although for what I do I'm not certain that's it's going to be all that noticeable. The Tactacam app is very good but it had a tendency to crash on both of my LG phones, plus the small image on a cellphone makes focusing properly somewhat difficult. That being the case, I bought a cheap 10" notepad; it provides a much larger image and the app does not crash. Just as a side note, Tactacam customer service has been exceptional. My first camera failed after several years and, even though it was well past the warranty, Tactacam provided a new camera to me at a substantially reduced price.

[@Womfat]

Try out the 4K, I was surprised how much the image improved! Good point on their customer service, I had to deal with them for another product and they were fantastic.

[@ghost101049]

great review. Subscribed. Thanks for the comparison. I wonder how these would compare vs a simple mobile phone mount or go pro mount? I would assume that it would be major step down in quality, but just curious how bad.

[@Sagittariustoo]

An interesting video; thanks for the comparison, Matt. How much scuffing of the outside finish of your scope's eyepiece do you get when using each system if you don't mind me asking.

[@Womfat]

There is no noticeable marks left on my Minox (the scope I have used the most with these cameras). I make sure the mounting surfaces are clean before mounting.

[@Sagittariustoo]

@@Womfat Thanks, Matt.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Sagittariustoo! For my ZCO 527 it's a very tight fit, even with NO sleeve, and indeed scuffs up the finish. Doesn't bother me, but I'm thinking of wrapping one layer of plumber's tape on the scope before mounting the TriggerCam 2.1.

[@brianwgDK]

12:11 love how you have the cameras and the on screen text switched 🤣😂🤣

[@mrogers2225]

Matt great video big help! Quick question I am planning on using the trigger for pest control videos will it work with slow motion well? Thanks Jim

[@Womfat]

It should, it has 120 and 240 frames/sec options. I've never used them though

[@theoutlawjoseywales8711]

Hi!... really well done video!... helpful to me in trying to decide which one to buy... my question: Has Triggercam now fixed their app after five months since this video? Robert Dakota Dunes, SD USA

[@maxcoatlhunter4322]

Great video review thank you! I imagine that if you use your turret eleveation or dialing to your target distance, you wont have to hold over therefore you wont loose or cut any footage.

[@calebhallett2132]

When you talked to triggercam did you ask if there was plans to fix the cropping or if it could be adjustable in future?

[@Womfat]

To them it’s a “feature”. I guess it makes sense since it’s a bit more hunting oriented. I’m not sure if it’ll be adjustable in future products, I doubt it though

[@calebhallett2132]

@@Womfat great review!

[@DanielHunterUSA]

How about transferring the data to your phone how can I do that ,do I need a computer is it does via WiFi ?

[@ericrumpel3105]

Just found your video - Great video - Thank You Sir fer sharing - I received my triggercam 2.1 on 09 Nov. & had wifi-connection & button function problems right off & kept screwing around & finally began working after going thru the motions 100 times, only problem now is the video, what ever setting I put it on the video is consistently choppy, (stop/go/stop/go/stop/go....), & the battery NEVER shows 100% charge, high 80's at best, &, it is in the 70's% in 10 minutes. I would have to say in hind-sight, I would never buy again & will not recommend it, or either of them for that matter.

[@Womfat]

Did you contact them to try and sort it out? Sounds like you might have a defective unit

[@ericrumpel3105]

@@Womfat , no, I never, ..... figured it would be a waste of time, I am still kind of able to see & get what I want for the most part, which is dry-fire practice with dummy-ammo I make so as I can go thru stage training & practice & be able to capture my trigger-pull-click with crosshair placement. A few friends want to purchase one aswell, but like I said, I can not recommend & already talked them out of it which they agreed with after seeing it. Hope to sell mine to someone like the guy you bought your's from did,....guessing he felt the same way I do....lol

[@ericrumpel3105]

@@Womfat ....after ALOT more use I am bet'n it has to be defective,.....it's that or they are junk !!??......probly got to go back & then I will put the new one up for sale before I even open it.

[@keithvance3352]

Very nicely done and informative

[@EagleEyeShooting]

This was an outstanding comparison!! Ill be a little more unprofessional as I own the Tactacam FTS..... The Tactacam is complete garbage 🗑. Eye relief, clarity, ease of use and their app that keeps crashing for me. The Tactacam also drains battery if the battery is left in. Will be depleted in 48hrs My opinion obviously

[@Womfat]

Hm, my experience hasn't been that bad with the Tactacam at all, but that really sucks. I've been pretty happy with both systems, but for match use and for my videos, the Triggercam comes out on top!

[@1340MB]

Great review. There is a Canadian dealer in Coronation, Alberta.

[@ROSSCO2250]

Any footage at longer distance. Like 200,400,600 yards? who shoots at 50 yards?

[@GreatestLegacy]

have you ever though of using a runcam scope alot cheaper and just mount it on ya rail dont have to attach it to ya scope alot of airsofters use it for scope footage or the new runcam hitcam which use actually use as the scope itself and record lol and can also be used for night

[@M1ke_A]

Good video... Would have been great if it wasn't a little confusing. As someone not familiar with either product, i was a little confused as to which product you were referring to as i watched the footage because on the video you have the Tactacam box on the left and a Triggercam box on the right but your text overlays describing your comments/opinions on each product was reversed such that the text comments for Tatacam was on the right (above the image of the Triggercam box) and text comments for Triggercam was on the left (above the image of the Tactacam box). I had to watch the video a couple of times to fully understand which product you preferred.

[@Womfat]

Thanks for the feedback. I had made up the templates for the video before filming and that was an oversight.

[@chrisfig77]

It wasn't difficult to understand or follow at all. Great job! The placement of the boxes didn't matter one bit. Everyone is a critic! Keep up the great work!

[@Mailman29680]

Very informative , only wish you had links so you could profit off of this great review.

[@charlesirby9222]

"An OUTSTANDING REVIEW! ... thank you!" (I don't want either camera system.)

[@rudychavira5558]

Great video, very unhappy with tactacam 5.0 and fts, nothing but problems, can't afford alternative so will not be filming, may try picanniny mount? Could never get a nice round image on 5.0 not impressed

[@John-uo1qf]

Good comparison. Do you find any advantage to filming if you do not make youtube content?

[@Womfat]

For sure, having the ability to review your scope footage after is really beneficial for training. See what positions you need to work on, how stable you truly are (the brain cancels out a lot of movement you might not realize), how effective you are at correcting poor wind calls or misses, just to name a few.

[@John-uo1qf]

@@Womfat Curious if your choice of product would be the same for personal use vs video production?

[@Womfat]

@@John-uo1qf If I didn't make videos for KZbin and only for practice, I'd just stick with the Tactacam.

[@ccasanova34]

My young son missed a Buck this week. He was confident he squeezed off well and was on target. He’s clearly incorrect, and it would have been nice to have had a camera to help train him. I also tried shooting with my other younger children and it’s very difficult to know if they’re looking through the scope and aiming correctly. This would help. I’m ordering shortly.

[@toddjenest3212]

My Tactacam does not show full rifle scope image.

[@CopperStarPrecision]

I agree that the crop is the only downside. I am just waiting for the comment where someone accuses me of sky loading (chambering round without target in the scope) where really I can see the target, but it is not in the cropped image. No issues with the app on Android for me (Pixel 6 XL, Android 12 OS), but I have heard iOS has some issues.

[@Mookieca77]

Thanks for the instructive video. Just got my RimX and put a beautiful Vortex scope on it, now the question is...... How do I get a "WOMFAT" sticker to put on it?????

[@MadPick]

What a fantastic video. Thank you!

[@AngoloDiMarco]

Good Video!

[@HillbillyUp]

Great review, thank you.

[@Texanfirst727]

Nice review.

[@carypeaden4147]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@kawthooleinewgernerationwa5565]

I can’t find triggercam in Amazon. Where did you order it please?

[@michaeljlangford]

Great discussion -- thanks.

[@jerseyhomestead6812]

Can you adjust the Tactacam reticle focus by moving it slightly back in the fts mount then tightening clamp screw?

[@bpm990d]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@dennisthogersen6329]

Great review - thanks!

[@BackyardBroadheads]

Nice video. I think the tactacam zoom is optical.

[@cityofbricks]

Awesome video!

[@stinky7020]

Great review

[@jorgerivera3037]

Where did you buy it ??

[@chrisfig77]

I noticed this video is a year old, has there been any major improvements made to either cam or is there a new better competitor on the market for 2023 coming up on 2024?

[@Womfat]

The triggercam still remains the best choice imo. And no substantial changes/improvements have been made to it. I still use it frequently and like it a lot

[@137adventures]

Great video. Thanks

[@EnriqueMartinez-bx2qe]

Regardless of which one we choose do we have to then resight our rifle once we mount it? Or can we leave the rifle sighted in as is and just mount it without any issues?

[@Womfat]

no need, just mount it and go

[@EnriqueMartinez-bx2qe]

@@Womfat sweet thank you

[@boermetroer1714]

Can you mount the tacticam to something else like an over/under shotgun?

[@hooktriggertrail]

I think if you have a tacticam without the scope mount, it will come with barrel mounts.

[@pc-mv1vc]

Mat, Your overlay info is opposite to how you are holding them up. Made it sort of confusing. Regards,

[@LeonardCartersureshotfoto]

Maybe the Trigger Cam has a smaller sensor which gives that crop factor?

[@Womfat]

The Triggercam rep I spoke with explicitly said they use a lens with magnification. In any case, the end result is a cropped scope image which I am not a fan of.. perhaps hunters prefer this image zoom but I find it unnecessary.

[@LeonardCartersureshotfoto]

@@Womfat Yeah that sucks. I'm looking at the Triggercam myself and it didn't notice this before.

[@Tri675racer37]

i want the triggercam...but my wallet says i only get the tactacam

[@rayozyry7255]

Omg...how much he talk for nothing..get me headaches

[@chrisfig77]

Don't watch it!