WOSPORTS Mini Trail Camera,24MP 1080P HD Game Camera Motion Activated with IR Night Vision Waterproof Video Deer Cam for Outdoor Wildlife Monitoring

I have used other cameras and have one now that cost twice as much as the one but this one takes just as good of still shots and the more expensive one. Runs forever on 4 batteries, doesn't require 8 like most cameras. Simple and easy to set up and i really like the small compact size. Just wish it had a battery level indicator but I used it all season last year on one set of batteries and just turned it on and it started taking pictures this year without missing a beat. Really good camera for the money.

The media could not be loaded. While all AA batteries will take decent daytime images and daytime videos, the nighttime camera performance will suffer, or not work at all when using AA batteries that have a voltage less than 1.5 volts. So this rules out both Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) and NiMH (nickel metal hydride) rechargeable AA batteries.And one-time use alkaline AA batteries, and even the Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries, so highly touted by some customers here, will experience a critical voltage drop-off halfway through its charge, well below the required 1.5 volts, again adversely affecting the night time camera performance and losing valuable opportunities to record nighttime action and events.Note: There's no battery state of charge indicator on the Wosports G100 trail camera. So mark on your calendar and replace/recharge batteries every 3 months or whatever the general lifespan of your charged batteries are.The only AA batteries that work with this excellent trail camera are the new technology 1.5-volt rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. They're generally marketed and sold in sets of four AA batteries plus a convenient 4-cell charger, all for usually about $ 25.00 - $ 30.00, with free shipping.My AA lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are actually a Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2) chemistry, and boast a 3400 mWh (= 2267 mAh) capacity for each AA battery.Note: These new AA lithium-ion rechargeable batteries can only be recharged in chargers that are specific to the brand name, and are included in most 4-packs at a modest charge (only about $ 3.00 extra), so it's false economy to risk an explosion or fire from using conventional battery chargers.Most of these 4-cell lithium-ion chargers come with a standard A-type USB to C-type USB cable, but no required 5VDC power source. A standard 5-volt A-type USB charging jack is required, with a recommended 2 Amp charging capacity.Enough said about batteries.Here are some specifications for the Wosports G100 trail camera:Memory: A full size SD card slot, with a maximum memory is 32GB, and at least a class 6 SD card.But 32GB class 10 SD cards are quite cheap, so go for a fast and reliable class 10 SD card.PIR (passive infrared sensor) Detection Angle: 50 degreesPIR Detection Distance: 15 meters (49 feet)Note: When the Wosports G100 trail camera IR sensor detects motion and records at night, all 16 red LEDs light up and are quite visible. While this is not an issue when recording wildlife, it may not be desirable when using the Wosports G100 trail camera as a security camera, although the red LED feature may prove useful if it causes potential thieves to quickly flee the scene. And, as there's no battery state of charge indicator on the Wosports G100 trail camera, the red LEDs are a quick and convenient nighttime check to determine if the internal batteries are still charged and the camera is functioning.Trigger time: 0.3 to 1.1 seconds, average of 0.8 secondImage Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS, 2 million pixels, full color (daytime), black & white (night vision)Note: The advertised high resolution 5376x3024 pixel image is an interpolated image, and not any better than the low resolution 1920x1080 images.Lens: f2.4, 52-degree field of view, auto IR-cut; Horizontal viewing angle: 52 degrees; Vertical viewing angle: 30 degreesMaximum IR (850nm) Flash Range: 15 meters (49 feet).IR horizontal field of view: ~40 degreesNote: Interval time lapse (non-image time between video clips) toggles through 5, 15, 30, 60, and 180 seconds (3 minutes), which means that a person or animal is often seen walking off the video due to, say, a 5-second interval time lapse. In contrast, still photo images are instantaneous, with no interval time delay.Stand-by battery life: Guesstimated at 4 months, with 1.5-volt AA lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. But stay posted.Stand-by power consumption: less than 0.18mA, 6VDCRecording power consumption: Daytime: less than 100mA; Nighttime with IR LED flash: 350mAQuick-Start Guide:1. Switch Power Key to "OFF"2. Put in four 1.5-volt AA lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.3. With the camera off, insert a 32GB (maximum), Class 10 SD card (see format instructions below).4. Switch Power Key, to the left of the LCD screen, to "AIM"Note: Bright exterior red LED flashes while in AIM mode.5. Set Time and Date:6. Using the "UP" and/or "DOWN" buttons, to the right of the LCD screen, toggle through the hours (24-hour time only), minutes, month, day, and year.7. Press the "OK" button to select and advance to the next step.8. Set Camera/Video mode:There are 2 camera and 1 video icons to toggle through:Camera 1: The camera takes 1 still image.Camera 3: The camera takes still, 3-image bursts, all within the span of one second.Note: If still images are selected, a choice of "HI" and "LO" is offered, for high or low resolution. But "HI" quality is not recommended, as it is no better than "LO"Video: The camera takes 10-second videos only.Press the "OK" button to select desired Camera/Video mode.9. Set Time Interval, between image/video recordings:10. Toggle through 5, 15, 30, 60, and 180-second (3 minutes) Time Delay Intervals, for video as well as for still photos.Note: As a 10-second video clip is quite short, but the Time Interval allows multiple video clips with as little as 5 seconds apart.Press the "OK" button to select desired Time Interval.11. To Opt Out of, or Select Reset to Factory Default Settings:Display will show "dE FN" and toggles to "dE FY" to return the interval and capture mode to original factory default settings.Press "OK" button to accept your previous inputs.12. Toggle to "dE FY" to wipe out previous camera settings and reset camera to original factory default settings.Note: The "dE FY" option leaves your entered Date and Time intact.13. To format SD card: "FO rN" means No Format.Toggle to "FO rY" to erase and format SD card.14. A convenient tree mounting strap, as well as a flat, adjustable camera base with mounting screws is also provided.And another convenient feature are three 3/8-inch (10mm) diameter brackets on the back of the trail camera that I sometimes use to thread a modified bungie cord (see photo).While the image exposure sensitivity in the camera is automatically adjusted, do not point the camera in the direction of sunrise or sunset.Do not aim the trail camera too close to blowing tree branches and such, as it will produce an endless series of images and videos... of nothing.15. The camera will give a 10-second red LED flashing countdown before it arms itself.

I could give this camera a 5 rating if it were not for the instruction booklet. So many of these foreign products have such poor English in their instruction booklets. There are misspellings and many grammatical errors. As I went through the set up procedure the instructions were out of order with the depicted screens. Please get someone to properly translate the manual and save yourself some embarrassment. I have some experience with these cameras, so I was able to guess what I needed to do. Beyond that, the camera has been rained on and survived fine. It takes pictures as I set it up to do. It is a very good basic camera that is worth the price. It does what I need it to do. ADDED: 11/20: There seems to be a long delay of over a second from when it senses movement to when the video starts. I get a lot of videos of either nothing or the animal just leaving the frame. I have a lot of two second videos of deer butts. It is a bit funny when the clip starts with an animal in the middle of the frame looking around. Where did it come from? The videos are limited to Ten Seconds only, so I seldom get to see all I want to see. I am left wondering, "where did it go?" The pictures are sharp and well, lit, it is just slow to respond. Most critters can move fast when spooked. Finally, there seems to be a delay between videos. If video 1 ends with the animal just sitting there, why is there no video 2 of it moving on?

The trail camera is an excellent basic option for capturing wildlife footage. It delivers clear, high-quality images and videos during the day, with impressive performance in good lighting. Nighttime shots are solid, though slightly grainy in low light. Setup is simple, and the battery life lasts weeks with regular use. It's rugged, standing up to rain and tough outdoor conditions.The company's customer support is outstanding, honoring the warranty swiftly and replacing my unit hassle-free when an issue arose. This exceptional service, combined with the camera's reliability, makes it a top choice for outdoor enthusiasts.