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EP 288 - Ollin vs. Kapture Digiscoping Adapter Review – Which One Actually Works Best in the Field?
Episode 295
Thursday, 15 January, 2026
Looking for the best digiscoping adapter for your spotting scope? In this video, I put the Kapture Digiscoping Adapter head-to-head against the industry leader, the Ollin adapter. After six weeks of guiding bear hunts in British Columbia, I tested both products in real hunting conditions to see which one holds up when it matters most. We compare: • Price • Build quality & installation • MagSafe accessory compatibility • 5x iPhone lens support • Field usability & reliability If you’re serious about filming your hunts, digiscoping wildlife, or capturing backcountry footage with your iPhone, this review will save you money, frustration, and missed shots. 👉 Which adapter do you trust — Ollin or Kapture? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👍 Like, Share & Subscribe for more unbiased hunting gear reviews. 00:00 – Intro & Previous Digiscoping Review 00:20 – New Player on the Market: Kapture 01:10 – 6 Weeks of Field Testing in BC 02:05 – How Ollin Works 02:44 – How Kapture Works 03:50 – Price Comparison ($175 vs. $310) 05:00 – Adapter Compatibility & Installation 05:35 – Leaving Adapters On While Glassing 06:20 – Phone Install & MagSafe Compatibility 07:21 – Portrait vs. Landscape Mode 07:45 – The 5x iPhone Lens Advantage 09:50 – User Experience Scores 10:45 – Final Category Rankings (Dead Tie) 11:10 – What Really Matters: Field Experience 13:20 – Why Convenience Beats Features 16:40 – Design Flaws with Kapture’s Adapter 20:00 – Build Quality & Stability Issues 21:00 – Everyday Use with Bino Harness & Pockets 22:10 – Why Ollin Wins for Reliability 23:05 – Wrap Up & Final Verdict 23:50 – Support Mindful Hunter Reviews Cards: 0:07 – Digiscoiping review Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Merch https://www.mindfulhunter.com/shop Newsletter https://www.mindfulhunter.com/contact IG https://www.instagram.com/mindful_hunter/ Podcast https://www.mindfulhunter.com/podcast Free Backcountry Nutrition Guide https://www.mindfulhunter.com/tools
