Bushnell 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV Digital Trail Camera
The Bushnell 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV Digital Camera lets hunters monitor their favorite hunting grounds 24/7 so they can identify the most productive hunting areas. Its built-in Night Vision capability means that hunters can image game at night at a range of up to 15 feet without using a visible flash which may "spook" some game. The camera provides extended battery life, faster trigger times and weatherproof construction so it can perform without fail in any climate or application. It produces high quality, color photos, and it can be set to take still images or video clips.
The 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV digital camera is easy to set up and operate. The four toggle switches on the cameras control panel allow the user not only to turn the unit on and off, but to switch from video to still, set the camera's delay time and set the unit to operate during the day or night only, or 24 hours a day. The digital camera is activated by motion, and it uses a passive infrared sensor to detect motion out to 45 feet. When a full color image is captured, it is stamped with the date and time for keeping records of game activity, and it can also provide a moon phase stamp to correlate game activity to the monthly cycle. Images are saved on a removable SD card, and the images can then be downloaded to a computer via a card reader for editing, saving or sharing with friends.
- 5 Megapixel Resolution
- The 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV features a maximum resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels with full color and it can be programmed to take still images or video clips.
- Infrared Trigger
- The camera will detect and photograph animals from up to 45' away with its motion activated infra-red sensor.
- Easily Secured
- The 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV offers several levels of security. It is attached to a tree or post with an extra wide security strap and the waterproof case can also be padlocked to prevent access to the SD card and control panel.
- Daytime or Night Operation
- The 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV can be set up to operate during the day or night only, or 24 hours a day. For monitoring active game trails or feeding areas, the camera has a delay feature that sets the camera to record images with 30 seconds, 1-minute and 2-minute delays. For night operation, the camera has a large incandescent flash that reach out as far as 30 feet - a light sensor automatically determines when the flash is needed.
- Night Vision Mode
- When used in the Night Vision mode, the 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV will capture images out to 15 feet with no visible flash and the Night Vision mode can also be used to take daylight images.
- Textured Bark-Like Surface
- The Textured Surface is colored to look like tree bark and is very well camouflaged when placed properly. Furthermore, the casing is water resistant to survive rain or snow over long periods of time.
- Moon Phase Stamp
- For hunters who want to correlate deer activity to moon phases, the Trail Scout Pro will stamp the moon phase on each digital image. The camera also records a more traditional time/Date stamp and users can add a line of text to each image for reference information.
- Long Operation Period
- The camera is powered by four "D" batteries for long operation periods up to 30 days, and the memory can be expanded with high capacity SD cards for hundreds of images. There is also a Low battery indicator that flashes when the available power is at 1/4 full
- Easy-to-use Controls
- The 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV has a simple interface and four toggle switches that are used to program the camera and set all other functions, even while wearing gloves.
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| Camera Type | Specialty Application Digital Camera with Night Visison Capability |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2" 5.1 Megapixel CMOS |
| Effective Resolution | 5.0 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24 Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Full Color |
| Image File Formats | JPEG |
| Recorded Resolution | 5 MP (2592 x 1944) 3 MP (2048 x 1536) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG 320 x 240 @ 15 fps up to 15 seconds |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Fixed Type |
| Optical Zoom | No |
| Lens Focal Length | 42mm |
| Digital Zoom | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 24" |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Fixed Infinite |
| Focus Modes | Fixed |
| Focus Range | 24" - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Automatic |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 |
| Exposure Metering | Automatic |
| Exposure Modes | Automatic |
| White Balance Modes | Automatic |
| Scene Modes | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 30' |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | No |
| Self Timer | 3 Image Delay settings (30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes) |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD) Card |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | 4x D Batteries (Alkaline, NiCD, NiMH) |
| Power Adapter | No |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | No |
| Direct Print Capable | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | No |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements | Secure Digital (SD) Card Reader |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | Monochrome Alphanumeric Backlit LCD (2 lines x 8 characters) |
| Language Options | Symbolic Info (language irrelevant) |
| Playback Options | None |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 10.25 x 7 x 3" |
| Weight | 12 oz without batteries |
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Pros
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Difficult to aim
Best Uses
- Animal monitoring
Comments about Bushnell 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV Digital Trail Camera:
I bought this camera to monitor some vandalism at a remote site. The infrared illuminators unfortunately are a visible red color so I had to cover them up. The sensitivity of the infrared motion detector is quite good. It worked well during a warm day at a range of over 20 feet. If I can find a infrared filter to block out the visible red, then it would be perfect for both day and night use. I don't think it would be a problem for photographing animals.
One problem is difficulty aiming the camera. It does have a 45 degree field of view but to target it accurately, it would have been nice to have a illuminator or cheap aiming laser to help with the set up and positioning. It does come with a strap to tie it to a tree or post.
The camera is limited to a 1 gigabyte SD card. It is not rated to handle higher capacity cards. This is not much of a problem unless you need to capture thousands of events. I can easily capture portions of 250 minutes of video with a 15 second capture during each minute of activation.
The high resolution 5 mega pixel is a bit misleading. The camera captures at about 3 megapixels and stores it at that or can store it at 5 megapixels with an interpolated image. Stick with the lower resolution and then blow it up with Photoshop if you need to.
The unit seems adequately weather resistant. The instructions for programing the camera are straight forward. The little buttons for doing the programing are a bit awkward since they don't always register each push or will skip past what you want it to do. This can be annoying. If you just need daylight use, the non night vision unit is adequate.
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $3.00
Care & Cleaning
- Price: $5.95
Waterproof Cases & Covers
- Price: $26.45
What's in the Box
- 32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card (installed)
- Security Strap
- User Manual
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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