We have found that some of our trail cameras, including some relatively new models, become blurry over time. I discussed diagnosing and repairing such failures in an earlier video here . This post is focused more on documenting the failure … Continue reading →
We find ourselves operating our trail cameras exclusively in video mode these days. This allows us to better capture animal behavior, gives us more options for choosing the right still image, and is enabled by larger SD cards and power-efficient … Continue reading →
Our next book are out! That means the first of 2 species volumes are available for sale online at Amazon and ItascaBooks! This one covers bears, canids, mustelids, skunks, ringtails, and coatis. Check out some sample pages and endorsement in … Continue reading →
Nikon’s Speedlight SB28 flash is a favorite with camera trappers. It’s surprisingly rugged, operates well hot or cold, and will fire in quick succession at medium intensity for a series of photos. Coupled with a wireless “hot shoe”, it makes … Continue reading →
This is a short post about a recent failure I fixed in a Browning SpecOps Edge (BTTC-8E) trail camera. This somewhat older model has a “smart” PIR sensor which failed in a very strange way. In addition to correctly triggering, it falsely … Continue reading →
The recently introduced Canon R50V is a mirrorless APS-C sensor camera optimized for video. It is primarily marketed towards “content creators” — that is individuals who create high quality, self-produced video clips. However, it also makes a pretty good platform … Continue reading →
GardePro has become one of the main suppliers of low cost trail cameras. In this post, I take this camera apart to see what’s inside. I also include a video of the teardown and some daylight and nighttime example of … Continue reading →
We are very excited to release the first book in our new series on camera trapping. You can buy the book here: Trail Cameras & Custom Camera Traps: Technology, Ethics & Strategies for Success. This first book in the series … Continue reading →
Browning recently released the latest model in SpecOps/ReconForce line of cameras, the Elite HP5-Ultra. Readers of this blog will know that we have a lot of experience with the SpecOps/ReconForce family going back to the Advantage series cameras. We have … Continue reading →
Browning recently introduced a new model in their 6-series Dark Ops trail cameras — the DCL Nano (BTC-6DCLN). This camera is small and light and features a silent, two sensor camera architecture. Lab measurements show that it operates at low … Continue reading →
