Trail cameras can be extremely useful tools for ecologists and naturalists, enabling simple non-invasive monitoring of wildlife. Here we feature five of our most popular models, highlighting the key features of each for easy comparison.
For more detailed information please read our Trail Cameras Buyers Guide.
#256294 Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5
A good quality trail camera with fast trigger speed, this model is an excellent all-rounder.
Image quality: 24 mp
Video quality: 1920 x 1080p
Video length: Max 2 minutes
Glow: No glow
Trigger speed: 0.1-0.7 seconds
Recovery: 0.5 seconds
Flash range: 30 metres
Detection range: 24 metres
RADIANT 5 illumination technology
#258744 Spypoint Flex
An innovative low-glow trail camera with cellular transmission to transfer images to a mobile device.
Image quality: 33 mp
Video quality: 1920 x 1080p
Video length: Max 15 seconds
Glow: Low glow
Trigger speed: 0.3 seconds
Flash range: 30 metres
Detection range: 30 metres
#259714 Num’axes PIE1059 Trail Camera
Cost-effective and entry-level, the Num’axes PIE1059 is a robust, no-glow trail camera with great resolution.
Image quality: 32 mp
Video quality: 1920 x 1080p
Video length: Max 30 seconds
Glow: No glow
Trigger speed: 0.6 seconds
Flash range: 20 metres
Detection range: 20 metres
2″ colour screen
#256293 Browning Recon Force Elite HP5
A low-glow alternative to the Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5. This camera is a good all-rounder and is suitable for fast-moving animals.
Image quality: 24 mp
Video quality: 1920 x 1080p
Video length: Max 2 minutes
Glow: Low glow
Trigger speed: 0.1-0.7 seconds
Recovery: 0.5 seconds
Flash range: 39 metres
Detection range: 30 metres
RADIANT 5 illumination technology
#246930 Spypoint Solar-Dark Trail Camera
A super fast, no-glow model, this trail camera features a solar panel providing users with an extended battery life.
Image quality: 12 mp
Video quality: 1280 x 720p
Video length: Max 2 minutes
Glow: No glow
Trigger speed: 0.07 seconds
Flash range: 27 metres
Detection range: up to 33.5m
2″ colour screen
Recommended Reading:
#222466 Camera Trapping for Wildlife Research
Paperback | June 2016
A guide to the use of camera trapping for most common ecological applications to wildlife research.
#227479 CCTV for Wildlife Monitoring
Paperback | June 2016
A handbook on the use of CCTV in nature watching, conservation and ecological research.