Focus on the hunting camera

The hunting camera, also known as a "photo trap," is a camera designed to shoot outdoors. This material can be used for a variety of purposes. It is mainly designed for the observation of flora and fauna. However, a hunting camera can also be used for Video surveillance. Discover the specifics of this equipment, how it works, the different types of hunting cameras available on the market.

A dual-functional device

The hunting camera is particularly useful for tracking game for a few days or even weeks before a game. This equipment offers the opportunity to identify the location of the targeted animals and to observe their behaviour in their natural environment before hunting.

This device is also effective in CCTVing a large wooded property. It can detect any suspicious activity or possible intrusions within its scope of action.

How does a hunting camera work?

Although it is used to record images, the shape of a hunting camera has no similarity to other mini camera models. This photographic trap comes in the form of a compact case a little larger than that of the hand. Its small size is one of the major advantages of this device. The Camera can be easily concealed, hung from a tree branch in a forest or in any other discreet place without risking scaring the animal that is filmed in its natural environment. It is usually presented in a "camouflage" hue with touches of brown and green so that its presence goes unnoticed in a place where vegetation abounds.

Hunting camera: its features

Filming in nature is a delicate operation, so it's important to have a powerful video sensor to get good quality images. This equipment carries a device equipped with more than 12 million pixels. It is capable of recording images in HD or Full HD with wide-angle vision for optimal framing. To improve their photographic performance, some cameras are equipped with night vision, an infrared system that captures images in the dark of certain nocturnal animals.

When it is assigned to game hunting, the hunting camera films and records the behaviour of the animals. The video images are then scanned in high definition and archived in the device's SD card so that the user can view them at any time.

The best-performing hunting camera models have a battery life of several months. Their shooting system automatically triggers as soon as the slightest movement, such as the passage of an animal, passes through its field of vision.

The case of a hunting camera is perfectly waterproof. This device is resistant to frost, rain and humidity. It remains functional at extreme temperatures. It is endowed with a strap intended to attach the device on a branch, a tree trunk or on a pole.

The classic hunting camera

The Classic hunting camera comes with a 12-30 million pixel sensor that allows you to take photos or shoot in HD or Full HD. Its photographic performance can be enhanced by infrared or thermal vision. In this case, the case is equipped with several LED lamps that allow to obtain sharp images, even if it is dark night.

Motion detection is also one of the features of a hunting camera Classic. The device can trigger the mini camera and automatically launch a recording. This photographic trap can film for several hours continuously. In standby mode, its battery life is about 1 month. To improve its autonomy, it can be associated with a small solar panel.

The case can also have a 2"' screen to view captured videos and photos. It must also be equipped with a micro SD card for the preservation of recorded images. This data can then be transferred to a computer or viewed directly on a TV using a TV cable that is provided with the hunting camera.

The feeding system of a photographic trap varies according to the models. A Classic hunting camera can work with a rechargeable battery or with AA batteries.

The market offers other types of hunting camerasAs:

• The GSM fighter camera
• The Full HD infrared hunting camera