I’ve used my ShotKam a few hundred times now, all for trap, and it’s been a really solid tool. The video clarity is excellent. You get several zoom options, and I’ve tried them all. I’m leaning toward 4× as my favorite, but they all look good. The camera handles every lighting and weather condition I’ve shot in, even single‑digit cold and snow, without any issues.
The app and settings are very easy to work with. I had a few shots early on that didn’t record, but adjusting the sensitivity fixed that right away. Once the ShotKam is tightened down, it doesn’t move at all. I’ve only used it on pump guns so far, and recoil hasn’t caused any shifting.
Mounting and removing it takes maybe a minute or two. Not bad, but a quick release clamp would be a nice improvement, especially when switching between students. The case it comes with is very nice — sturdy, rounded corners, and the elastic straps inside keep everything secure. As for cables the one that comes with is sufficiently long (other companies could learn from this) and both charges and transfers video. Be aware that not all cables will transfer video. Some only charge. I’m sure there are other compatible cables out there, but it’s something to keep in mind.
Where I’m still learning is interpreting the videos. The footage is clear, but figuring out why a shot was missed takes some practice. I need to dig into ShotKam’s youtube channel to help with this but AI based video feedback would be incredibly useful. One thing that throws me off is that the trap house often looks tilted in the frame. I’m right handed, and my videos lean one way. A left handed student tried it, and his leaned the opposite direction. I can’t tell if that’s from how we’re mounting the ShotKam on the barrel or if we’re actually canting our guns. A built in level line that could be used on the calibration screen and on the video would make a big difference for diagnosing that!
As a high school trap coach, I can see how valuable this could be for athletes who are trying to understand their misses. Being able to slow everything down and actually see the barrel movement and the target flight is something you just can’t get from standing behind them. Where it has helped already is often after a miss, students will not follow the missed clay to the ground. By telling them the video will look better if they do, it has already improved that bad habit.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend the ShotKam. It’s durable, easy to use, and the video quality is excellent. I’m still getting better at analyzing the footage, but even with what I know now, it’s already a great tool for both shooters and coaches.
