Kapture delivers one of the simplest, strongest digiscoping systems on the market, letting you lock your phone to your bino or spotter in seconds. Their rugged magnetic design gives hunters pro-level photos and video without fumbling with bulky adapters.

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In this episode, Matt Hartsky sits down with Eric Christensen, owner and founder of Kapture Gear, to break down one of the most common and frustrating problems Western hunters face with digiscoping: seeing something worth remembering through your optics, only to lose the moment while fighting a slow, shaky, or overly complicated phone-to-scope setup. They dig into why so many digiscoping systems look good on paper but fall apart in real hunting conditions—when the wind is ripping, your tripod is barely stable, and the animal can disappear in a single step.

Matt shares his own long history with digiscoping and why years of broken plastic parts, worn friction-fit mounts, and bulky adapters pushed him to look for a faster, more reliable solution that doesn’t interfere with glassing. Eric walks through how Kapture Gear was born out of those same frustrations, how early prototypes failed, and how real-world feedback from hunters and guides shaped a system built around speed, simplicity, and true field durability. Together, they break down what actually matters for successful digiscoping in the West: staying locked on the animal, minimizing movement, and having a setup that works with your optics—not against them.

The conversation also gets practical. Matt and Eric cover common digiscoping mistakes, how phone settings and lens choice affect footage quality, why light and glass quality still matter, and simple habits—like landmarking your target—that can keep you from losing animals when conditions shift. They also discuss Kapture Gear’s approach to product refinement, customer service, and what real innovation looks like when gear is designed for hunters who demand performance under pressure. If you care about capturing clean scouting footage, documenting hunts, and getting consistent wildlife video through your optics without the circus, this episode will help you understand what to prioritize and why it matters.