The new standard in lightning camera triggers has arrived.

Introducing Bolt Hunter. Purpose built. AI driven.

Built by storm chasers, for storm chasers.

When we set out to build Bolt Hunter, we didn’t cut corners. We spent years researching and testing in the field. We listened to your frustrations, your ideas, your wins, and your failures.

This isn’t just another trigger. It’s like having Zeus on speed dial. We identified the weak spots in every other design and created a trigger that gives you the best chance at getting your shot. No compromises, no gimmicks. It’s fast to set up, reliable in the field, and ready to go.

Built by storm chasers, for storm chasers.

When we set out to build Bolt Hunter, we didn’t cut corners. We spent years researching and testing in the field. We listened to your frustrations, your ideas, your wins, and your failures.

This isn’t just another trigger. It’s like having Zeus on speed dial. We identified the weak spots in every other design and created a trigger that gives you the best chance at getting your shot. No compromises, no gimmicks. It’s fast to set up, reliable in the field, and ready to go.

Not just another trigger.

There is a wide selection of triggers on the market. With Bolt Hunter, we set out to set the new industry standard, by optimizing the science behind how lightning works.

🎚️ Manual Control: Sensitivity levels on demand.

🔋 Reliable Power: Rechargeable LiPo—no more dead 9V.

⚡ AI Adaptation: AGC continuously matches changing light.

How it works

Built for the milliseconds that matter.

Detect
High-speed sensor pipeline identifies true lightning pulses.

Adapt
AGC tunes detection gain to match ambient light in real time.

Trigger
Your camera fires at the right pulse window for usable frames.

Capture timelapses and lighting simultaneously.

Why it’s different

Field-ready features built by storm chasers, for storm chasers.

Dual Sensitivity System

AGC + manual sensitivity is a unique combination among camera lightning triggers—automation when you want it, control when you need it.

Standard Shutter Cables

No proprietary traps. Use standard cables you can replace anywhere.

No App Dependence

Clear on-device modes. No menus buried in a phone while the storm moves.

Field-Ready Power

Rechargeable LiPo with smart management—avoid the classic dead-9V problem.

No more shutter lag issues.

This isn’t just another trigger. It’s like having Zeus on speed dial. We identified the weak spots in every other design and created a trigger that gives you the best chance at getting your shot. No compromises, no gimmicks.

Why (all) triggers sometimes miss

Lightning is brief and unpredictable. Ambient light changes minute by minute. When it comes to capturing lightning, no trigger in the world can guarantee every catch 100% of the time.

With Bolt Hunter, we’ve worked to find ways to mitigate every possible missed oppurtunity.

Camera Compatibility & Cables

Works with the gear you already own.

A cable for your camera will be included standard camera shutter cables. Nothing proprietary, ust what you already have. Choose your camera model at checkout to get the right cord.

Rechargeable LiPo. Clear status. Long sessions.

Power and reliability

Unlike 9V triggers that die without warning, Bolt Hunter’s LiPo power is rechargeable and has 40+ hours of battery life, and has selectable power saving, auto power-off, and optional push notifications so you are always warned ahead of time.

Field-tested with storm chasers

Developed with a research-first approach: measuring real lightning events, studying optical characteristics, and tuning algorithms on live storms.

“User testimonial goes here talking about using Bolt Hunter in the field, as well as showing several pictures taken with it.”

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“User testimonial goes here talking about using Bolt Hunter in the field, as well as showing several pictures taken with it.”

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“User testimonial goes here talking about using Bolt Hunter in the field, as well as showing several pictures taken with it.”

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Bolt Hunter FAQ

Bolt Hunter is a camera lightning trigger (not affiliated with Lightning Trigger®).
No. Bolt Hunter uses clear on-device modes—fast in the field.
Yes—select the standard shutter cable for your camera at checkout.
Rechargeable LiPo with managed power. No more surprise dead 9Vs.
Yes. AGC adapts automatically, and you can still set manual levels.

How Bolt Hunter compares

There are several solid lightning camera trigger options on the market. Each has their strengths and weaknesses. Here are the facts, and where we believe Bolt Hunter shines.

Bolt Hunter
Motion Horizons

Standard cables

AGC + manual sensitivity (unique combo)

No app dependence; clear on-device modes

LiPo power with reliable management

MIOPS®
Smart series

Multi-function, app-driven

Lightning detection not specialized; settings buried in app

Uses LiPo (power is fine; performance is the bottleneck)

“Lightning Trigger® LT-IV”
Steppingstone

Strong detection reputation

Proprietary swapped-wire cables

9V battery; no meaningful sensitivity control

this is based on our personal experiences with these products and covnersations with their users

-we encourage you to do your own research

communicate that these are all good

- bolt hunter comparison chart, with checks for features

Lightning Bug Plus®
MK Controls

Standard cables

Sensitivity knob requires constant re-tuning as light changes

9V battery with typical dead/unclear status issues

*Names on this page are used to describe competing products; Lightning Trigger®, LIST OTHER TRIGGERS®’s, is a registered trademark of its owner.

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THESE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH BH TM or MH LLC