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.
The Security Kit included with the 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV digital camera allows for the camera to be used as a remote observation post with a continuous operation time of up to 180 days. It is an excellent device for observing secured areas and tracking unwanted trespassers, as well as for hunting and game monitoring use.
| 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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Comments about Bushnell 3, 5 MP Trail Sentry NV Digital Trail Camera with Security Kit:
I put this up after my mountain cabin got broken into, hoping to catch human trespassers as well as see what animals passed by.
It comes with 4 rechargeable batteries, half of which would not charge.
So I put in 4 industrial Eveready's. In the two weeks following I got 4 pictures - two of a neighbor checking in, and two black. The batteries were depleted after all that hard work. You would think 4 D cells would give 6 months when there is so little IR activity. What is using all that power?
I have to say, though, that the pictures it did take were very good quality.
I am hoping to get some quality rechargeable, cut down a tree for sun, and get the solar panel working.
I also wish there was a way to turn the flash completely off.
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