6 best camera traps

The camera trap is a special type of camera that captures an object in automatic mode. This device is mainly used by biologists to monitor animals in forests, reserves and private hunting farms. In some cases, a photo-trap can be used as a means for autonomous observation of various objects, for example, real estate, a local area.

What is the difference between camera traps?

Film devices today are very rare, almost completely supplanted by digital devices. They, like traditional cameras, differ in several ways:

1. Image quality, measured in number of pixels. Here the rule is one: the more the better.
2. The amount of internal memory. To obtain a high-quality image or video, you need more than 1 GB of storage; many devices support flash cards of various sizes, usually up to 32 GB.
3. Existence of function of instant sending image on phone or the server.
4. Additional gadgets: infrared lights for night shooting, video camera, sound lures for animals, etc.

EXPERTOLOGY experts have determined which automatic cameras are by far the most functional, comfortable and in demand. We present a rating, which includes 6 models of camera traps.

Top photo trap rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top photo trap rating	1	ScoutGuard SG2060-X	14 625 ₽
	2	Owl 120 SM 4G	19 900 ₽
	3	SITITEK IHUNT PRO	9 900 ₽
	4	Falcon +	8 900 ₽
	5	LTL Acorn 5210A	7 900 ₽
	6	Falcon Eye FE-AC400G	13 022 ₽

ScoutGuard SG2060-X

Rating: 4.9

The best photo trap experts recognized the ScoutGuard SG2060-X device with one of the most advanced technical equipment: a 20 MP camera like a professional camera, support for FullHD video format, saving photos in a wide resolution of 1600x1200 ... 4320x3240 MP, compatibility with SD and SDHC drives up to 64 GB . For high-quality night photography, a backlight is provided with the ability to view up to 30 meters, and the sensors are tuned to the slightest rustle of the beast, even at the farthest distance.

Camera can shoot in any weather at a temperature of -30⁰…+70⁰C in two modes: at intervals set by the timer for high activity zones or during automatic start upon detection of the movement of an object for passive zones.

The charge of one battery lasts up to six months of battery life ScoutGuard SG2060-X, however, the device owes this advantage to the absence of a GSM module, that is, it can send a photo.

The cost of a photo trap starts from 13,600 rubles.

Owl 120 SM 4G

Rating: 4.8

In the second place in the ranking, the experts placed a photographic trap of Filin 120 SM 4G, primarily because of the lower resolution of the camera - only 12 MP, but this is enough for normal hunting and scientific observations. FullHD device supports, records high-definition video with the ability to view the smallest details.

Unlike the leader of the rating, the Filin 120 SM 4G is equipped with a GSM module that allows you to send photos and videos to your phone (MMS) via 4G channel in an accelerated mode. Thanks to GPS, you can find a camera trap even in unfamiliar areas, and the coordinates are set on the photo / video.

The device is compatible with external storage media up to 32 GB - the standard value for photo traps (except for the leader of the rating). The user chooses the expansion of photos independently from 5 to 12 MP, it determines the consumption rate of 12 AA batteries (2000 mAh), the maximum value is 3 months.

Angle of view of the motion sensor and camera 120⁰ with a distance for night shooting only 20 meters. The waterproofness of the camera trap is increased to IP66, so it can be used even in swampy areas, near water bodies in any weather. A feature of the model is the ability to control work through a mobile application.

Cost Filin 120 SM 4G - about 19 000 rubles.

SITITEK IHUNT PRO

Rating: 4.7

The photo-trap SITITEK IHUNT PRO ranks third in the ranking: it is equipped with a camera with a resolution of 12 MP and a reduced viewing angle 100⁰, night vision range 20meters Two motion sensors with a reaction range of 25 meters track objects equally well day and night.

Photos and video in JPEG / AVI formats are sent by MMS and email from 1 to 4 recipients per channel. GSM allows you to easily find camera traps on the ground, and via SMS you can find out about the state of the object at any time. By the way, the display 2.5 "allows you to view the received images on the spot, and for one to find out what number, at what time and in what phase of the moon a photo or video was taken. All of them are saved to an external SD card with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

With the SITITEK IHUNT PRO device, it is possible to shoot 1/3/6/9 frames at intervals from 1 second to 24 hours, video from 10 to 90 seconds. The lithium-ion battery lasts for 3 months. You can buy a photo-trap for an average of 9,900 rubles.

Falcon +

Rating: 4.6

The “Sokol +” photo trap is a budget solution for photographic hunting and monitoring the protected area in the city, paired with a high sensitivity motion sensor and a 12 MP camera with a viewing angle of 60⁰. To take a photo with a resolution of 5, 8 or 12 MP and record video with a length of 10 ... 90 seconds, SD and MMC cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB are inserted into the device, but sending images and clips to a phone or mail is impossible - there is no GSM module, as well as location GPS therefore, Falcon + takes only fourth place in the rating of camera traps.

Night shooting due to infrared illumination with 42 emitters is possible at a distance of up to 20 meters, and the level of sensitivity of the motion sensor can be adjusted for different needs. The device works from a lithium-ion battery, its charge lasts for 3 months of operation in all weather conditions due to protection against splashes and IP64 dust. The software in Russian allows you to customize the camera trap for the necessary parameters, in particular, you can set the trigger with a delay of 30 seconds to 30 minutes.

You can buy a Falcon + photo-trailer quite cheaply - about 7,500 rubles.

LTL Acorn 5210A

Rating: 4.5

The LTL Acorn 5210A photo trap is one of the most cost-effective “forest” cameras with an increased number of sensors — thermal vision organs have been added to the motion detectors. Photos ranging in size from 5 to 12 MP work well at night thanks to 24 infrared emitters. The trigger can be adjusted from 0 sec to 60 min. Delay for taking photos, including in 1/3 multi-mode, the video can be up to 60 seconds - a little less than the previously discussed models. All images and clips with a date and time stamp are saved to an external SD drive up to 32 GB.

The LTL Acorn 5210A is watertight with improved IP64, so the camera trap can be installed in swampy areas and near water bodies, including for observing amphibians, as well as for organizing the protection of private areas around pools. To power the camera, you need 8 AA batteries, the maximum lifespan is 3 months.

The cost of LTL Acorn 5210A is the lowest of the models under consideration - about 5,500 rubles.

Falcon Eye FE-AC400G

Rating: 4.4

Completes the rating trap Falcon Eye FE-AC400G. It is inferior to the leaders in camera resolution - only 5 MP, so pictures and videos are less accurate when approaching. But the viewing angle is 100⁰ (average) and night vision at a distance of up to 20 meters with no complaints about the quality of the black-and-white image, 56 infrared diodes automatically switch on with the onset of a light deficit.

The speed of shooting up to 1 photo per second, the maximum duration of the video - 60 seconds. The interval for fixing images is determined by the settings manually, after each shooting the pictures and clips can be immediately viewed in a special mobile application or program the Falcon Eye FE-AC400G to send them in a message to the phone, which is possible thanks to GSM support. The photo trap has a relatively small 2-inch display, standard support for an SD card up to 32 GB, an average degree of moisture protection is IP54.

Of the unusual: the device is designed to work at any humidity from 5 to 90%, instead of a battery, 8 finger batteries that power the device for 4-6 months are more than those of other similar cameras. The option of shooting slow motion video is also provided.

Falcon Eye FE-AC400G shows itself equally well in forest conditions for observing animals and in urban environments as a means of ensuring the safety and protection of various objects. Buy trap can be about 10 500 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.