Important - purchase a full sized 32G SD card, not a micro - I bought Scandisc and it works great. A lot of thought went into this camera and there must have been improvements made as the things folks complained about in the feedback are not be an issue with this one. I've only had the camera for a short while so I can't speak to it's longevity but it seems solid enough.
This camera is an absolute breeze to set up, I plugged in the SD card, set up the optional password, created a custom recording program and was ready to strap it to a tree in less than five minutes and I've never used a trail cam before. The instruction book was excellent. The strap is high quality, and long enough to strap around a decent sized tree. The camera is securely fastened, no chance of it falling off.
The first night at midnight, it captured an unusual sight, a chipmunk dashing down a tree and racing back up. I didn't know chipmunks climbed trees or were active at night. The internet says not but I now have proof otherwise. The chipmunk moved so fast that at first I didn't even see it and wondered what had triggered the camera. I was really impressed the camera caught it on video - I watched the video in slow motion and had to pause in order to confirm that it was really a chipmunk. The chipmunk image was a little blurry but the tree and surroundings were very clear. Got some excellent deer foraging activity in the dark - very good images. No sign that the deer knew it was being filmed.
I purchased a card reader that plugs into my phone so I can pop the card out in the field and look at the pics and videos on my phone, delete what I don't want and put it back in the camera. This camera does not have wifi or blue tooth - I wasn't interested in spending that much money. The card is easy to remove and install without removing the camera from it's position on the tree.
Password feature is great (use it if you want it) - you can't do anything with the camera without first entering the password so if someone steals it they won't be able to use it or even take out the SD card or batteries. The camera is designed to accommodate a physical lock but I didn't buy a locking strap either. I did buy energizer lithium batteries because the camera worked well with my rechargeable alkaline batteries with no issues but the battery life was not great.
The camera has a rubber gasket around the face so when it's closed, the water can't get in. It's been raining for days and no sign of fogging at all. The test feature is nice after setting up to see what range of motion is being detected. Also the pre-set recording features made it easy to turn on photo burst and check the images to make sure I had the lens lined up with what I wanted to see. I then switched it to my custom program and walked away.
I set up for 10 second videos at 8 Megapixels and each took 13MB on the SD card. So 35 GB will go a long way.
Extremely happy with this purchase and will soon know what's tearing up my lawn at night!!
| Compatible Devices | Video Monitor |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Controller Type | Android |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Color | Camo |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Included Components | Camera, Tree Strap |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Form Factor | Box |
| Night Vision Range | 80 Feet |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Wattage | 6 watts |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.5 x 2.8 x 4.25 inches |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Item Weight | 0.71 Pounds |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Low light technology | Night Color |
| Alert Type | Motion Only |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Effective Still Resolution | 32 MP |
| International Protection Rating | IP54 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.81 x 4.84 x 3.27 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.42 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.5 x 2.8 x 4.25 inches |
| Brand Name | Stealth Cam |
| Manufacturer | Sportsman Supply Inc. |
| Part Number | STC-G42NG |
| Style | Camera |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
