Gimmick or Groundbreaking? 360 Revolver Stealth Cam Trail Camera

[@section8outdoors]

Dave, it's so awesome that you release these reviews weekly. Bow season is coming here soon, and I can't wait to get out. With your reviews I can and have sent a bunch of friends to you for reviews on cameras that they're interested in trying! Thanks again bud! P.S. Maybe adding a T branch on top of the tpost set would help with the birds. But then you will have to deal with dedication on top possibly.

[@curlymaplebandit3107]

Brought one home yesterday, your video has been very helpful, thanks!and 13:50 rain-X is the answer to condensation buildup.

[@jwalsh2199ify]

Did you spray some rain x on the camera lens?

[@Isaacmantx]

Can it be used as a regular camera with no cell plan? I'm not looking to add any more monthly plans to my camera inventory...

[@JayLe]

Can we glue some metal spikes on the top of the camera to discourage birds from landing on it?

[@MinuteontheMountain]

I think you nailed it recommending it for a food plot. Looks like that would be awesome to have in that scenario. Great review as always.

[@denniscolligan6541]

Question: if you add a whitetail doe as a "tag" does it then ignore whitetail does and not photograph them ?

[@jwalsh2199ify]

What type of lithium cartridge can be used with this camera?

[@MakingHope]

To help get rid of conditions use like rain x or something helps me with other cameras I have out near fields

[@trailcamerasinnewengland0112]

Another fantastic review Dave. Headed to Penn in a few weeks. Enjoyed watching 👍

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@trailcamerasinnewengland0112]

@@HuntingFarmerOfficial welcome 🙏

[@WildlifeTrailcamUK]

Nice video! This is a very interesting camera with the revolving part! It looks quite good but that is a lot of batteries to have to use at a time! Thanks for sharing

[@davidshuberg5427]

Amazing basics alkaline batteries (silver ones) work great, and you can't beat the price!!

[@texasson]

One thing to consider with the stealth cam cellular plans... For unlimited it is $20 per camera. So if you have 2 cams w/unlimited, it's $40 a month. However, when you add a 3rd camera, it only goes up an additional $10, so $50 for 3 cams on unlimited($16.67 per cam of unlimited pics/videos). I have buddies that said it was to expensive, they pay less for the other brands, but then when they see my picture/video quality they have mostly changed to stealth cam as well. Spypoint unlimited is around $15 monthly/ Tactacam unlimited is $13, so if you're running multiple cams(which most of us are), the prices don't vary enough to sacrifice the quality(in our experience). You also have the option to pay annually, with most brands, and they are all about the same annual price of $120 for unlimited.

[@mda1501]

Bought one last week. The initial setup was simple. The app was decent, and photos were clear. Some moisture in the plastic circular cover for the lens, but I had the same thing on high moisture days with my cuddeback. Price point is good, and cell service is 4/5 bars. I've done several on demand photos and one video. I like AA batteries and simplicity as opposed to my cuddeback, which has lasted for 4 years now. Time will tell on the Stealthcam Revolver, but so far, great.

[@chuckparson6712]

I'm so glad you did a review on this camera, I was thinking about getting one, but I think I'll pass on it now 👍👍 Moving parts are bound to fail and cause issues sooner or later MERRY CHRISTMAS HUNTING FARMER ✌️

[@PureBreedProductions]

I ordered two Pros. Deployed one and love the 360 coverage and the app….but: Houston, we have condensation problems and 90% of my night pics are unusable, and a couple zones are blurry until late morning when the heat evaporates the moisture. The condensation is in the inside. Never had a camera that wasn’t water sealed like this.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate you sharing your experience 👍

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Great honest and thorough review Dave. That’s a pretty interesting concept and for $129.00 it might have to try it out. Thanks

[@user-ku6qy4sm5i]

I have no cell coverage at all by any provider where I am using this camera. How do I set it up to just use the SD card? I can't even get through the app without supply an email and credit card. Neither of these are needed for local recording. Is this doable?

[@LongsQuest]

That is a neat camera, as always great information and review. See you on the next one.

[@trailcameratexaswildlife9526]

Hi Dave, that was a really thorough review with lots of great points. Could a solar panel be used? Thanks for posting, Char 😊🦌👍

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching. Yes it has an external port for solar and I would highly recommend using solar with this camera 👍

[@jwalsh2199ify]

Were the 66 days of battery life. In what season of the year?

[@kennytonak6229]

One thing I noticed is that zone 4 continues to have a halo/smudge effect in the picture anytime the camera takes pictures. Didn’t see any damage, finger prints, smudges, or condensation in or on the protective lens ring. Any ideas

[@Dark30Outdoors]

That is a very interesting trail camera design. Seems like it functions fairly well minus a few hiccups that you mentioned. I agree with you, that it seems a pair of 360 cams with smaller pir sensors would be more efficient!

[@oby-1607]

I have to get one of these or maybe two. They like the other six cameras I have will be for security. Great review.

[@squirrellyacres]

Thats a very good review of the trail camera, and would make a good food plot trail camera. Thanks for sharing your honest review, Dave.

[@JonGunnerOutdoors]

I seem to remember either Wild Game Innovations or Stealth Cam had a 360 non cell camera not to many years ago. Never bought one but it interested me. It did not stay around long.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching. I think Moultie had a panoramic cam as well

[@timhills4808]

Thought I read this had on demand where you could watch live?

[@omarjimenez1196]

I just bought mine and it won’t take videos It takes 3sec paused pics any suggestions??

[@jwalsh2199ify]

Can you tell me the best settings for the most battery life? I just bought this camera. Also do you recommend this camera for cold environment such as Minnesota winter.

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

Great review my friend!

[@rongrey2110]

Solar hookup wasn’t covered and can you go to a live feed?

[@CHARLIEFOXTROT-qe7mz]

Hey, I was your 200th like! LOL I'm new to game cameras, but I have to say what a great review. And I am sending this camera back because of the fact that as you mention, the conversation is horrible and I can't see anything at all making any Photos nonvisible between 3 and 6 AM. I called the company and they said that I should try the pro. And I'm not sure this would be any better but I figured I would ask if you have been a review on this yet. Or what your thoughts are on the pro version of this camera. Thank you. In advance.

[@Jon-j8f]

Can you see anyway that this could be secured to a stake (locked) so that it can be used on public?

[@robertbryce7626]

The size and weight looks to me mostly to be the containers for the 16 batteries.

[@willloy8901]

Pretty interesting and your discussion is excellent. I would already have these if the company included the remote battery box that seems necessary to economically operate the cameras!

[@FrogRogers]

that would work good on my little mount. thanks for sharing. I'll look them up

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

great review Dave, camera seems to work well.

[@PBAdventures146]

I give Stealth Cam credit for thinking outside the box! Unfortunately, the first attempts arent usually the best. But give them time and I bet someone will get it right. The sound quality and picture quality were pretty good like you said. Great thorough review

[@zzz7zzz9]

Outside the box? They are copying moultrie. Mountrie had a 150 degree cam, with a lens and flash that moved in that whole range. It was sub-par, with the moving parts. They corrected that with the follow-up cam, which was a 180 degree, with 3 lenses and flashes that each cover their zone. I have that cam, and love it.

[@PBAdventures146]

@zzz7zzz9 360 is double. Not sure how you are copying a 180 with a 360. 🙂 the 360 concept is obviously not new. But the system seems to be outside the box imo.

[@zzz7zzz9]

@@PBAdventures146 sure, it's double, but that's where they got the idea from. They copied that idea but just made it 360. And a 360 isn't very practical. It can't be put on a tree. So now it has to be put on a pole or post top, and now security is an issue. So that makes it more of a private property cam.

[@PBAdventures146]

@zzz7zzz9 The 360 consept has been around for quite a while with all sorts of recording equipment. I think it's hard to say who was the originator of the idea just because someone actually tried something first. But I agree it's situational. Like Dave said, for a food plot not a bad idea. For me and public land not so much.

[@zzz7zzz9]

@@PBAdventures146 even with my 180 degree, that extra range adds to the amount of things that trigger the cam. There always seemed to be bushes, etc, off to the side, that would set it off. Out in a food plot does seem like the proper place for this. And my 180 takes 12 batteries, but it's actually been very efficient. The 150 with the moving lens wasn't.

[@SavageMcBeastdog]

I bought one of these about a month ago. It broke after a month. The night lens or ir quit engaging and it just took pure black photos at night. Retuned it and got another. Mounted on a t post and deer seem to stay away from it. Overall I like it but in the morning dew and fog clouds the outer lens housing. Have to wait for it to melt away. I use a sol pack with mine.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

I appreciate you watching and sharing your experience. You make a good point about solar. It is almost a must with this camera 👍

[@mda1501]

Got mine with 2 yr replacement warranty through big box store. Easy return. Only had it for 2 weeks. Had my cuddeback for 4 years and they still work, but cuddeback IR photos are terrible.

[@SavageMcBeastdog]

@@mda1501did yours fail?

[@csemrau]

Hey Dave not sure if someone else asked but does the moving of the lens make noise or no? And does the cams make sound/s when recording video?

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

It does make some noise while the lens rotates but it’s not severe. While on video mode the noise is made before it begins recording (it spins to the zone to which there was activity and then begins recording (the lens never moves while it’s actually recording)

[@CHARLIEFOXTROT-qe7mz]

I wanted to mention that I called the company and told them that with my tactacam I pay a $120 yearly. And they said that they can offer that same plan. That said, you may want to look into this as well.

[@247averagejoe]

In 360 mode there is no video feature?

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

@@247averagejoe no, in video mode the camera can detect motion in any direction (or in any of the 6 zones) but it only records video in the one zone that activity was first detected.

[@247averagejoe]

@@HuntingFarmerOfficial thanks so much for the quick reply! Finishing your video now. I’m using Moultrie at the moment but I need a camera with faster detection, photo on demand, and longer videos.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

@@247averagejoe tomorrow I’ll be uploading a cellular camera review of a cell cam that can take up to a 5 min video 😁

[@247averagejoe]

@@HuntingFarmerOfficial I’ll be looking for it. What’s your favorite cam currently?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great review, thanks. It looks like a very interesting camera

[@reptilesgamers00]

Hello. There's someone dumping garbage on a dirt private road we own. I'm looking for recommendations on which camera to buy. The location of the camera is liking going to be away from electricity and internet connection. It would be great to capture the plates of the car as they have to drive slow and in front of the camera. I was considering getting a game/trail camera with a subscription so I can have the pictures sent to me, but I doubt the clarity of the camera will capture the plates? Any recommendations?

[@jimowens381]

I was hoping this camera would be compatible with the new rechargeable battery pack stealth cam is coming out with. But I don't think it's going to be. 16 batteries? Yikes! 😮

[@BradRosicky-f8q]

Hi Dave. Thank you for the review. You did a good job. I did purchase this camera and it is working great. Question on the app. When looking at the gallery, and you tap on a photo and the app displays that photo, what does the “HD photo download” do? I have tapped on a few and now it reads “HD photo ready”. What does that mean and what can on do with it. Thank you for your time.

[@Patches700]

Can it use video ?

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Yes, I’m video mode the camera can detect motion in any direction, spin the lens to the zone that activity was detected and record a video. Note: the video will remain in that zone and not follow the animal, so it’s possible the animal will walk out of frame during the video (just like any other camera)

[@rabbithomesteading3797]

App wont work on my older phone and so glad I check that out before I bought one. I am not buying a new phone just to watch it.

[@JohnAmes]

great job my friend with the review

[@mikemccann8822]

Fast question: which hand held 360 cam do you use that you show in this video? Thanks

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Fast answer: Insta360 X3 😁 Thanks for watching 👍

[@MrMoosekiller31]

Have to stick some kinda decoy on the stump to detour the birds lol and ya that's a little pricey and do you really need a 360 degree view I mean if you have a bait pile or the camera pointed down a game trail you should need the 360 view one lense is likely gonna catch whatever comes around I'd think

[@CalvinsCorner72]

I can imagine how many problems you would have if a little wind picks up and it’s this camera is near any kind of trees with leaves. It would be constantly taken pictures of leaves with just a little bit of breeze so I think this one is great to put out in the field, but even then, if you have tall grass nearby and it starts moving in the wind, you’re gonna have a bunch of pictures of nothing.

[@freedomiseverything2767]

Great concept! I hope that thing can take at least a 512 gig SD card. Cellular is incredibly unreliable and expensive, and extremely power hungry. A solar panel and a battery are a must.

[@CalvinsCorner72]

15:50 I’d say they can make a camera but make it adorable?

[@tonylarson1960able]

Interesting camera! Thanks Dave God bless!

[@timboyett]

I purchased a Stealthcam 360 2 weeks ago. It would not take ANY pics or video at night so I called and Stealthcam sent me another 360 and said I could keep the first one. The second came in 2 days ago and works at night, BUT now this replacement 360 will NOT take any video at all, nor will it update the firmware or format the SD Card. So far, my experience with the Revolver 360 is horrible at best and if anyone out there has a suggestion I would like to hear it.

[@brianbennett4374]

Great review 😊thanks for the video

[@MrMoosekiller31]

Didn't know that about the east west thanks il keep that in mind

[@Windwalker_Outdoors]

Interesting concept. Seems like a great camera if cost to operate wasn't an issue. Unfortunately, for many of us, this is an issue. Great review!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Jon-j8f]

Do you see anyway that this could be secured on a stake so that it could be used on public?

[@Dupree403]

I really love my revolver. The motor is really silent. The only problem i have with it and other stealth cams are the speed at which it sends the notifications to your phone... its slow compared to say my tactacams. Other then that its great

[@daveshsb]

Great review Dave! This camera keeps coming up in a wide variety of add fees. I thought it was a bit of a gimmick. The size, batteries and condensation is enough to let wait to see how it is improved. What kind of 360 action camera do you use? Thanks for doing this review

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching Dave. I use Insta360 X3

[@huntman1377]

Looks like a pretty neat camera, good pics, but a guy will go broke paying all the service charges. On a side note, are you going to do a reveal on what the first animal to the water trough was? Curious. Appreciate you.

[@bkbowhunter1]

Good review that is a big trail cam

[@FireCaptain50]

I surely find your video very informative. But I still have 1 question that the company can’t seem to answer . Hopefully you can help me out . Do you have to put the 16 AA Batteries in (or) can I just hook my 12 Volt Battery into the DC auxiliary Jack ?

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

@@FireCaptain50 you will not need to use any AA batteries if you supply 12v to the external power port 👍

[@ArielleViking]

Interesting, sure looks like this camera would have its uses. 👍🏻

[@jimowens381]

Does it send video to the app?

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

It originally sends a video preview. You can then request an HD video be sent (additional fees may apply depending on the plan selected)

[@NorthMissouriOutdoors]

Good review my friend

[@benjaminbrown1179]

Cool! Thanks!!

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

Great review as always 👍 don’t think it be good for me to many things to go through in setting up. I’m sure in the right setting it be a great camera

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@CharlesSmith-mf2qe]

Great review.

[@bibironibuh3104]

This should be good security cam, but that subscription is not cheap.

[@patrothwell9138]

I have Whitetail institute 📷 like that but it nor a cell camera. Cool camera

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@rickyrunner7619]

I have them around all my feeders with day and night pictures hooked to my computer been ripped off now I can see the thief in the night

[@danielmurray9249]

I would get 360 degrees of false triggers, blowing trees and grass, although should finally be able to catch sasquatch in action

[@MrMoosekiller31]

Bet it's hard on batteries solar panel would be better probably

[@mc9551]

For my hunting property, I don't think so (way to many negatives). maybe good to provide security for your living room. Good review though. Thanks.

[@mda1501]

I've set mine up to cover the shop as well. If anyone drives up, I get a notification.

[@williamwelling4872]

Doe's the company have rechargeable pack's

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

I’m not aware that their packs will fit this camera. You can use solar power with the external power port.

[@RodgerBollinger]

Looks and sounds like a bear magnet!!!!

[@zzz7zzz9]

Yup. Would keep bears well-entertained, until they break it.

[@Jerry-xi3zq]

The way that camera sets out from the tree a little bit a bear will get it's claws behind that and destroy that camera in no time

[@TheNewBowunter]

I purchased 4…total crap. Bad IR and condensation. But they are replacing all of them. Every person I know had to have them replaced. Beware

[@georgemullin7772]

To many moving parts for my liking the more parts the more chance it's going to break, this is not for me

[@MrMoosekiller31]

How is it supposed to have a 360 degree view when it's strapped to a tree I guess you'd have to strap it to a tree stump

[@Stickbow1980]

Ehh i said it once and ill say it again... This is getting ridiculous... How much of a technological advantage do we need over these wild animals...

[@bejayze]

No thanks, every Stealth Cam i have bought has been junk

[@MrMoosekiller31]

Didn't know that about the east west thanks il keep that in mind