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Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP)

BH #BRC5HDAPX20C • MFR #BTC-5HD-APX-20C
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Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP)
Key Features
  • 0.2-Sec Motion Trigger Speed
  • 80' Detection Range
  • Adjustable IR Flash with 100' Max Range
  • Time-Lapse Plus Interval Shooting
With its quick 0.2-second trigger speed and 0.6-second recovery time, the Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera will make sure you don't miss any of the action, capturing 18MP photos and 900p video of visitors to your hunting grounds.
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Browning Apex Overview

With its quick 0.2-second trigger speed and 0.6-second recovery time, the Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera will make sure you don't miss any of the action, capturing 18MP photos and 900p video of visitors to your hunting grounds.

The camera's infrared flash has a maximum range of 100' but can be set to Powersave, Long Range or Fast Motion, as needed, while Browning's Illuma-Smart technology adjusts the flash for optimal photo quality. Its Smart IR Video feature keeps the camera rolling during the day, as long as game are present.

The Time-Lapse Plus shooting mode captures images at pre-set intervals, and Browning's Buck Watch Time-Lapse Viewer Plus software (available for free download) stitches the time-lapse images into a video so you can watch a whole day's comings and goings in a few minutes. The camera can capture up to eight images in Multi-Shot or Rapid-Fire mode, providing multiple looks at game (or people) on your property. Photos and videos are recorded on an SD memory card up to 512GB (a 16GB card is included), and Browning's SD Card Management will overwrite older images when the card is full. The camera runs on six included AA batteries, and can be powered by an external 12 VDC source.

Motion Sensor
  • 80' detection range
  • Fast 0.2-sec trigger speed and 0.6 recovery speed
Photo Resolution
  • 20MP
Video Recording
  • Records 1600 x 900p video with sound
  • Clips can range from 5 seconds to 2 minutes
  • Smart IR records video during day as long as game are present
Flash
  • Infrared LED flash with a 100' maximum range
  • Powersave, Long Range, Fast Motion options
  • Illuma-Smart technology adjusts flash for optimal photo quality
Continuous Shooting
  • Captures up to 8 images in Multi-Shot or Rapid-Fire mode
Interval Shooting
  • Time-Lapse Plus shoots at present intervals, as well as IR-triggered
  • Programmable delay: 1-second to 60-minute interval
  • Free Buck Watch Time-Lapse Viewer Plus software allows you to view a full day of activity in a few minutes
  • Search, save and share clips
Monitor
  • Data strip displays time, date, temperature, moon phase, and camera ID
Memory
  • Photos and videos are recorded to optional SD memory card up to 512GB
  • 16MB card included
  • Camera includes SD card Memory Management option, which allows you to overwrite older images on the card if it's full
Power
  • Runs on 6 AA batteries
  • Can also be powered by optional external power supply connected to its 12 VDC power jack
Mounting
  • 1/4"-20 threaded hole on bottom for connection to a tripod, tree, or post mount
UPC: 855121008769

Browning Apex Specs

Key Specs
Image Resolution
20 MP
Motion Sensor Type
Passive Infrared (PIR)
Supports Color Recording
Yes
Built-In Microphone
Mono
Cellular Network Support
No
Imaging
Image Resolution
20 MP
Motion Sensor Type
Passive Infrared (PIR)
Detection Range
80' / 24.4 m
Recording
Supports Color Recording
Yes
Internal Recording
1600 x 900
Video Clip Length
5-Second to 2-Minute Length
Time Lapse/PIR Recording
Yes
Trigger Speed
0.2-Second
Recovery Time
0.6-Second
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Compensation Mode
No
Built-In Flash
IR LED
 • 100.1' / 30.5 m Effective Range
Burst Capability
Yes: 8 Images per Trigger (Maximum)
PIR Delay
Yes: 1-Second to 1-Hour Delay
Interface
Built-In Microphone
Mono
Power I/O
1x Barrel Input
Internal Storage
No
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC [512 GB Maximum]
Connectivity
Wireless
No
Encryption
No
Remote Control
No
Cellular Network Support
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
Battery Type
6x AA
Environmental
Environmental Resistance
Weather-Resistant (Unrated)
General
Color
Camouflage
Dimensions
4.5 x 3.3 x 2.5" / 11.43 x 8.38 x 6.35 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.21 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.3 x 5.1 x 3.3"

Browning Apex Reviews

Super.

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-30

I bought this on an amazing sale here at B-H. I have desired a trail camera and jumped on it while on sale several weeks past. Fairly easy to set it up having never used one. I have had this camera in rain and cold extreme, and the camera works perfect. Usually I see video of wildlife in the night, which is why I wanted it. After a couple months use I see no downside, I highly recommend this trail camera.

Yes, It Does take a Snake Cable!

By Leslie
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-20

When I saw this on flash sale, I suspected it might take a snake cable despite the fourth question: "Can this camera take a locking cable?" and the answer: "There is no place for a cable...." Well, a picture is worth a thousand words: As you can clearly see in my attached pics, there IS a loop for what is otherwise called a locking snake cable. In addition, the placement of the holes appears to be consistent from model to model and year to year, because the loops on this camera, which was a replacement for an old, weather-eaten, ten-year-old Browning Dark Ops, aligned perfectly with the holes in my old camera's security box. That means I have nothing else to purchase: just swap out the old camera with the new and keep on keeping on with my original security box and locking cable. Hurrah! The only improvement I wish would be made is for trail cams to stop being made with all those nooks and crannies that hide, not melted butter, but black widows, brown recluses, stinkbugs, silverwigs, and numerous other crawlers that I have to dig out of the back of the camera with a stick EVERY TIME I go to change batteries and collect the images off of the card. I have included a picture of the back of the new camera. It is no different from my old one: just as many nooks and crannies and holes. This really needs to be improved, but this alone is not enough for me to dock a star for. So why doesn't this review get five stars? This next part is for Browning to take notice of: This is my second Browning trail cam in more than twelve years, and in twelve years, consumer cameras have gone from clunky, large DSLRs with poor autofocus and no subject recognition, to smart-assisted, subject recognized, mirrorless masterpieces suitable for filming movies you can post to NetFlix. Why are trail cameras not trying to improve? WHY OH WHY do I have to wade through four thousand pictures of grasses and leaves swaying in the wind because a trail cam can not distinguish between when a deer, a bear, or a human trips the infrared, or when the wind picks up and sways the grass? IT IS PATHETIC! It is also pathetic that the camera can only take timelapse during daylight hours only. HUH?! I NEED TIMELAPSE AT NIGHT! Why do I need timelapse? BECAUSE: your camera has no subject recognition! And so -- when GRASSES and TREE BRANCHES trip the camera, and the camera takes its requisite five pics and then is required to rest between trips, AND SO STOPS taking images until its required rest ticks by, and THEN, because of Murphy's law, THAT is when a four legged and then a two-legged bear walk by -- I don't get my pictures of the four-legged and two-legged bears! Still, a working trail camera is better than none, and so, frustrations aside, this camera review gets a solid, four stars. And, as you can see, it is already attracting the wildlife!

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What speed is required for the memory card? What ...

What speed is required for the memory card? What is an example of the useful life of six AA alkaline batteries for the camera?
Asked by: Rober
The Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP), BH # BRC5HDAPX20C, will use basic V10/U1/Class 10 memory cards. Alkaline batteries may offer useful durations of several months depending upon the level of activity. Lithium batteries would typically last months longer and function better at extreme temperatures from 40 to 140°F. Their leakproof construction helps keep your devices safe. Shelf life is up to twenty years.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2025-12-29

If I am standing 20' from camera will I see red ...

If I am standing 20' from camera will I see red glow from the flash! You guys are trying to dodge the point?
Asked by: Herbert
Yes.
Answered by: BTC Customer Service
Date published: 2022-01-11

Does it shoot in Raw format?

Does it shoot in Raw format?
Asked by: Mark
The Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP) BH #BRC5HDAPX20C • MFR #BTC-5HD-APX-20C will only do JPEG still images
Answered by: John
Date published: 2024-06-06

What is the resolution of a timelapse image? Are ...

What is the resolution of a timelapse image? Are they the same as the photo quality?
Asked by: Brendan
Video resolution for the Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera is 1600 X 900p
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-01-18

Is this a black flash camera?

Is this a black flash camera?
Asked by: Herbert
No, the Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP) is not considered a black flash camera. For a black flash camera one can look at the Browning Dark Ops Apex Trail Camera that has an 80' invisible infrared flash that is undetectable by game or trespassers, BH #BRBTC6HDAPX (https://bhpho.to/3zWqKcL).
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-12-19

Can this camera be secured by locking cable?

Can this camera be secured by locking cable?
Asked by: David
Yes, the Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP) does have the standard Browning mounting points to allow the camera to be secured by a locking cable.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2026-05-21

How close can a subject be to the camera? I'm a ...

How close can a subject be to the camera? I'm a wildlife artist hoping to get good detailed photographs to work from.
Asked by: Peter R.
The subject can be as close as 6 feet, to be in focus.
Answered by: Leonard E
Date published: 2023-09-20

Is this a no glow flash?

Is this a no glow flash?
Asked by: Herbert
No, the flash on the Browning BTC-5HD-APX-20C Strike Force Apex HD Trail Camera (20MP) is not considered a No-Glow flash.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2024-01-28
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