SME Bullseye Sight-in Range Camera, Long-Range Target Camera System, Multiple Range Options

I know there were some negative reviews about this item, but mine seems to work great. It's possible that earlier versions of this camera and software were lacking. When dealing with high-tech items, they become obsolete at a fast pace, and upgrades can be far ahead of previous units in improvement and ability. I've had mine out on my home range three times now, and I can verify it works great to 1/2 mile, getting a full signal. I've tried the software on both a Motorola moto z4 running Android v10, and a HP chromebook running the latest version of Chrome. If I encounter any problems, I'll upgrade my review. The software has many great features, and I haven't tried them all yet. The software runs in landscape mode, so it looks great running full screen on the HP Chromebook. And, it is much better and easier to use on the Chromebook than it is on the phone. The software allows you to place the camera off-center from the target out of the line of fire, and then let you skew the image so it appears to be sitting right in front of the target. You can also place the camera much farther back than the recommended 15 feet, and zoom in on it. I got a good clear image from as far back as 36 feet. The software also has a "live view" mode that lets you view the raw camera image that appears to update every 1/2 second. I found myself using this feature a lot. For low lite/night shooting, the camera has LEDs that can be set to come on automatically in low light. One of the neatest features it has is the ability to overlay the target with a grid pattern of 1/4, 1/2, 1 MOA or 1/10 MRAD squares that are properly sized for the distance you are shooting. It can also let you "mark" your shots on the target, and save your shooting session. You can also recall saved target images with marks for later review. As I said, this package has a lot of bells and whistles that I haven't played with very much yet, but I will adjust my review if I have any problems. So far, I'm pretty impressed. Edit 04/17/2024 I tried "hiding" the camera behind a 34" square steel plate at 1/2 mile to protect it from stray bullets. It was still able to get plenty of signal back to the unit at the shooting bench and worked flawlessly.

-I've tested LR-3 and loved it. Figured I'd give this a buy for almost a quarter of the price. -Gets the Job done, wish the image resolution was a little higher. -Sets up fine. Doing the layout of the target can take a bit of practice or it smooshes on the screen (live always shows the whole camera) I tend to just turn off the target crop option. -The receiver stores on the bottom of the unit which is nice and charges all at once. -Storage bag gets the job done, LR-3's case is muchhhh nicer. But you could always upgrade to a hard case for this. -The image quality is not as good as the LR-3. My biggest complaint. So zooming into your target gets blurry at about the same spot at the LR-3. Sighting in anything at .223/5.56 round and below is difficult. Have to start moving the camera closer to the "danger zone." -The antenna lock lever is going to wear out the plastic set gear at some point. It doesn't seem to actually lock in place real well. Side screw to tighten barely improves it. I can't tell if the lever goes inside to lock or outside. Both seem to hold the same. -Has the switching "last picture and current picture" to see a hole in the target like the LR-3, but actually runs longer/ constant. The moa adjustment it suggests on marked dots gets the screen a little crowded. -I never got to test either sets of cameras at the mile yet so distance (main reason people are looking at this I'm sure) I can't comment on yet. -Has a couple LEDs around the camera and the on/off switch for them is on the bottom. Haven't tested how well they actually work for seeing your target in the dark but I guess it probably has a use for someone. -Another use someone might have is the 2 person modes. Shoot targets against each other. For the price, it gets the job done and has good value for the money. If you've been spoiled with the LR-3, you are going to be looking for a little more clarity than this can give you. But for the price of putting it downrange versus the competition, it's a lot less stressful. I'll end up buying another one if this ever takes an unintentional round.

I had the old bull’s-eye camera system from about 10 years ago. This is light years ahead of where that was compact well-made easy to set up. I’ve only used it a couple times at about 100 yards so don’t have any long distance comparisons on hook up, but so far very happy with it.

I purchased the 1mile distance capable Range Camera. This made it so much more easy to see exactly what I needed to make adjustments. We placed it at 1,000 yards for it's first time use. The next time it will be at 1,500 Yards... and then hopefully we will get to the full 1,760 Yard mark (1 Mile). That may take some time... LOL, but at least we shall be able to see closely (through my 11" Samsung Pad via the installed app) where we are hitting on the 30" target. The application for this allows one to fully see the target (Corner to corner), no matter what angle the camera sits. I was able to record video through the application showing up close the shots hitting the target down range. This is another great tool to utilize in perfecting ones long range capability. Also, it shows data of the different shots taken! It is fantastic. That stated, never give up your spotting scope for the field. Use both. There is no replacement for Glass in my opinion. Plus the Camera cannot always be used for what you need. It is a great tool however,... to help make adjustments with, and for competition! I love it!

This is a revised review after 1 month of owning and using this. When it works, it’s pretty great. But it doesn’t work consistently. I’ve only used this at 100 yards. Thankfully. I would be SO irritated trekking back and forth over 600 yards when it loses connection. My range is always empty this time of year. So I set up and shoot in the same spot every weekend. One day, this will work flawlessly. One day it will continually lose connection. It’s terribly inconsistent. And I don’t go to the range to walk back and forth rebooting it. Check out Longshot Cameras. They are shipping a new line of target cameras August 2024. The Ranger and Ranger+, 100 yards and up to 1,000 yards, respectively, for an impressive $149 (Ranger) or $299 (Ranger+) on pre-order (at least at the time of this review). Or just spend the extra money if you can and if you want a camera now, and get their LR3. I’m switching to them. Better reputation and active customer service.

Have used this camera on a range shooting targets out to 500yds and it worked great! The camera and app was easy to set up. A little practice is needed when setting up app for recording multiple groups but once we figured it out the recording of groups worked with NO issues. The picture quality is good enough for what a target camera needs to do - let you see your hits on target. We have been able to set the camera up low and to the side of the target to keep it out of the bullet path and as long as your guns are zeroed and you are doing your job making proper windage and elevation adjustments it would be impossible to hit the camera.

I havent used it at the range yet, but I tried it at home and some devices wont connect to it. My samsung s7 will connect to it, older samsung table will, samsung s24 wont connect to it nor will my laptop computer. my newer samsung tablet wont support the app for it at all. I wound up getting a apple ipad 10 to use it, I needed an excuse to upgrade my tablet anyway. Almost every youtube video of it being used is with a APPLE device. So far that is my take on it. Update...I used it today and it works great. I still wish that it would work with my s24.

A friend of mine recommended this camera to me since I recently had surgery on my foot and couldn't walk back and forth to check my targets. I took it out as far as 1015 yards and it works great. Well worth the money and it's easy to set up. I was surprised that the battery lasted as long as it did. I took it out one weekend, and didn't go out again to the range for another 4 weeks or so, and the batter was still nearly full. Good product and very sturdy.