Campark 12MP Game Camera - Quality Trail Cam under £50?

[@pondguru]

Worldwide website link: geni.us/3VOnIzz (newer and cheaper version from Campark) Taking a look at the Campark 12MP game cam which is the cheapest camera I have tested - Is it any good? Let's see.... Gamecam Playlist: goo.gl/QAydHG RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON.com: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7 If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru

[@deepee42]

Didnt expect to see a King Fisher in our neck of the wood Richard always good to watch your vids thanks

[@eveny119]

Cool camera.....Nice shot of that panther at 7:35 ...and Big Foot at 8:16

[@pondguru]

lol, if only - although I do hope one day to get a big cat on a cam. The plan is to set a few out where I know there have been sightings. Most of my mates have seen at least one and I got a great view of one from about 30-40 yds one night. It wasn't black like most people report, it was a dark sandy colour with huge tail just like a mountain lion.

[@reelMn]

And the pet dinosaur at 8:16. Doyouthinkhesaurus.

[@tasmedic]

Richard I just wanted to thank you for this review. I'd been looking for an update to my old Ltl acorn cameras, and everything looked too expensive. This little campark is just the thing and is proving itself picking up wallabies, echidnas, and possums on my bush block here in Tasmania. I also never did thank you for your demonstration of how to "squeak" rabbits out of their warrens, so thanks for that too! All the best mate.

[@rickbell2187]

I watched this video because I am thinking of buying myself a Trail Cam. Your video has inspired me (as a novice) to purchase this model. Thank you. Great video by the way

[@valerielevitt3016]

Your review was spot on. Easy to use, easy to download and for the price very good quality videos and photos. Do you review any others?

[@Outaboutdetecting]

Might have to get one, I've came across many sites while metal detecting that look like wildlife hot-spots and always wished I had a game cam to leave. Will definitely buy this one, very good for the price.

[@pondguru]

I have a couple out now which will stay out for a month or so as I still haven't got a deer on one yet. They are set in great places so I hope they don't get nicked, lol

[@kg2nc]

The blue bird is a great catcher every time he went down he came up with a fish. I could even hear him splashing. Thanks

[@pondguru]

Yes and although I have some of the perches which have cameras pointed down to capture kingfisher diving into the water they have never once used those perches, lol

[@shropshiretrailcams5020]

Great video. Thanks for the review. We're using the T20. Just getting started out but getting some great stuff! Badgers, foxes, deer. Getting better each week!

[@TheEricapiano]

so helpful thank you!! say a prayer i find my lost cat :(

[@BettySwollocks13]

Does the camera display any lighting or beeps when in operation?

[@Hedgey2]

I've just bought the T45 and am really impressed with it, bought it second hand, super images, the night shot do have a really bright area I have noticed, when the fox I filmed got close it was overexposed. I'll have to see if it can be adjusted in any way other than that love it, i put a fox video on my channel if you fancy a look

[@sussexseaangler1858]

Great review! I just bought one (not this model) but similar price. Only drawerback is not get too close to subject. 5 - 6ft minimum. Amazing tool for the price! Love it.

[@jordanbrowning6378]

Thank you we have an owl in out garden that sits in the same place each night and hunts along with deer and foxes and who knows what else, so thanks for your review this cam looks perfect for the job

[@pondguru]

Yes it performs well for the price and I'm still happy with mine. It is currently out in a local wood.

[@brianpolakowski7227]

Love the video footage and please show us more of your gorgeous backyard. That Kingfisher is an absolute ripper!

[@pondguru]

I should really remove all but one of the perches and set up a live stream on the pond, pointing right at where the kingfisher would be sitting when it visits.

[@brianpolakowski7227]

Pondguru can't wait to see that, he's a beauty!

[@grampabadger]

I had one of those. It stopped taking more than 5 seconds of video at night within the first week I had it. Lots of features, but not serviceable after a very short time.

[@steveoutdoors5964]

Great honest review as usual. Looks like a great bit of kit punching well above its price band. I like kit like this just shows you don't have to spend massive amounts to get a decent product. Review videos I have coming soon will also show to low cost kit that performs very well. ATB Steve

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me man and you don't have to spend crazy money to get good gear. Most of my outdoor gear is second hand including my clothes as they are way over priced when new and so many people buy stuff and don't use it so it is available in new condition for bargain prices.

[@allinsiteUK]

Link now points to a similar product probably of same manufacturer but features 14Mpxl and smaller 2in internal screen. As of Nov 2020 Amazon listing is still showing previous product design in pics. Box now has product code T40-1

[@harryflashman6828]

Thank you. This video review was really useful. No nonsense, no background music and explained clearly. Thumbs up from me. Cracking vid.

[@pondguru]

No worries and I'm glad you found the video useful. My video editing skills aren't developed enough to add music properly and most music ion videos is awful anyway, lol

[@BirdsNThings]

Thanks for the great video. Trying to decide between this and Neewer 16mp Cam that you reviewed for my birdbath videos, and am deducing from your reviews that Campark would give me better videos for my purpose. Very busy birdbath, so I expect to go through a lot of batteries and memory. Thanks. Cheers!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Very interesting PG. just to pass a bit of info on regarding batteries. You may or may not be aware of this. Which magazine did a survey on the longest lasting batteries. You would think it would be Duracell’s given the price,...you’d think. The longest lasting batteries are actually...drumroll please....Aldi own brand, solar cell. At 60p for four AA’s as opposed to four quid plus for Duracell’s, a def no brained. I now use Aldi own brand in all my lights and gear now. Just thought I’d pass this on, hope it helps.

[@pondguru]

Awesome, although the batteries in this cam seem to last for ever generally game cams are greedy with batteries so I'll call into Aldi the next time I'm in my local town. Groovy.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Sorry Richard, slight error on my part, the batteries are called areocell not solar cell, and they sell them in Lidl. But they’re better than Duracell apparently. Ok Richard, sorry about that mate.

[@pondguru]

No worries, I will check that out as I think there is a Lidl in my local town since it is quite big - you can probably tell I've only been in about 6 local shops in the last 10 years, lol

[@jackmatthews662]

I too found Duracell longevity worse than much cheaper batteries from Aldi and Home Bargains.

[@ILikeWhiteUK]

Brilliant run through and I love the Kingfisher clips .... that perch is a bit too perfect ..come on , own up lol. It's not available anymore but I have just got the Campark T86 and for £79.99 it is chuffin amazing and with bluetooth and wifi ta boot it's my fave over my 6 other models inc, browning bushnell and of course acorn. Campark have hit the ground like Usain Bolt . Great vid , cheers .

[@razorbak6783]

Thanks for taking the time to review this cam, good job...cam looks pretty good. The little blue bird diving for minnows was cool....liked to have seen it hitting the water.

[@philipaday27]

The bird is called a Kingfisher.

[@valerielevitt3016]

Bought the camera on the strength of your recommendation. Set it up exactly as you showed (much easier than the "instruction" book) and it is now outside tide to a post. Fingers crossed! Thank you for your youtube video it was very helpful.

[@marktomazic7956]

And? Results?

[@valerielevitt3016]

Mark Tomažič Badgers, mice, worms, a fox, feral cat and lots of birds. The batteries last for months, thanks again.

[@marktomazic7956]

Does it work without a problem? Night vision??

[@dirtywaterjones7232]

The quality of the video and pictures was outstanding. For the price I would agree with your review. Take Care Sir !

[@pondguru]

Yes it's very cheap but does a great job on both pictures and videos.

[@garrymobey912]

OMG as if I didn’t already think you were amazing with aquariums , you shoot too 👍🏽

[@pondguru]

I have a particular set of skills, lol

[@danpapworth6430]

Nice, clear, comprehensive and experienced review.

[@englishwoodsman]

So looking forward to setting my two out soon. Roll on the summer .. Great footage mate

[@pondguru]

Best of luck when you get out with them, man.

[@Thebigmanmetaldetecting]

I just noticed you use manfrotto tripods I used to use them when I was a professional photographer they are pricey but well worth the money

[@pondguru]

Yes I have only a couple but they are very good.

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Hello! I received the one you sent me today mate! Can't wait to get it up in a tree. We've got lots of owls around here, be nice to get some pictures of them. We Hear them every night just outside our bedroom window.👍

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me and best of luck with that.

[@waikarimoana]

H there Rechard, Great footage from the camera, thumbs up and thanks for it, regards from the Kiwiland, Tony.

[@pondguru]

Yes a decent buy considering the very low price. Video quality is definitely not as good as the 14MP Bushnells I have but none of the cheaper cams compare to those ones for video quality. Everything else is as good and I reckon the control interface is much better than the Bushnells I have too.

[@KylesWildWorld]

huh that might be good for leaving in those unsafe but good timelapse places. ill have to see if there is one available in the states

[@pondguru]

Yes I haven't tried the timelapse feature but it could produce interesting results.

[@SaintPierrre]

Anyone had problems with video recording not recording full videos on these? Mine was only recording 15 seconds when the setting was on 30 seconds.... it would just freeze at 15 secs but the time would continue to 30 secs

[@thra5herxb12s]

That's very workable for an entry level gadget. Perfect for catching fly tippers in the act.

[@garytroman5657]

I have gone for the T75...got it yesterday.....to try and catch thieves on the allotment....ive set it up...but at night when it senses movement the leds glow.....isnt this going to give the game away?

[@jlau-piegesvideos2172]

Quelle diversité d’animaux ! J’utilise une caméra coolife h881 pour ma chaîne et j’en suis très satisfait. Bravo pour cette vidéo instructive et merci pour le partage. Bonne continuation !

[@ojosenelmonte]

Very nice video and very nice footages, specially the kingfisher. Thank you.

[@GigidyGigidy_EIRE]

Perfect timing MrGuru I badly need a game cam, now I can have 2 for the price of the cam I was going to get 👍

[@pondguru]

Yes 2 for under £100 can't be a bad deal and this one performs just as well as the more expensive ones I have tested.

[@GigidyGigidy_EIRE]

Pondguru I sent on the link to this review on the S.D fourm and have had replies saying there purchasing on the strength of your video. Good work keep it up 😎

[@eagleviewhd]

What kind of cable do I need to use the AV function on 5is trail camera? Instructions have no information.

[@LostMines]

welcome back , great review and video

[@9oldfingers349]

This is the 1st Trail cam i bought I have 3 now & have added some videos on here,

[@nicolaeteo718]

have been looking for a "first time user "wildlife camera, this looks good but quite complicated, would you say its suitable for a first time user, if not ,could you message with a more suitable one ,around the same price bracket. thank you

[@TheWrinklyNomads]

Been looking to get a trial cam for a while now, as I always here something sniffing around at night when Im out wild camping...!! But really didn't want to spend fortunes. This one looks like winner for me. Nice review, thanks..👍

[@pondguru]

There are a few decent ones under £75 - in fact they all perform about the same until you step up to expensive ones. All the ones I have used have been fine.

[@full_house_of_paws]

How do I enter my trail camera when I set up password, after pressing OK it’s turn off automatically please help me

[@valerielevitt3016]

No problems, night vision is good, very good fox trying to eat from a bird feeder. Good close up of a badger at night peeing next to the ground feeder when he realised there was no food.

[@hibiscusfreak]

Nice review. You pretty much have me sold on this one. I especially like the 10 minute video length option. What is the actual model number of this one? The Amazon link takes me to a page of lots of similar cameras which all seem to only record up to 3 minutes. Thanks!

[@zzz7zzz9]

do you have any knowledge/experience with using solar panels with the cams? I have a couple of the suntek cams, the HC800A and two HC801A cams. I have 2 solar panels to use with them, and info I have seen(not that there is much) shows 9V solar panels being used with them. however, the cams are 6V cams, and even show 6V on the spot where the panel would plug in. doesn't seem right to use a 9V solar panel with a 6V cam. unless, maybe they have circuitry built in to protect for that???

[@Ben-bu2jg]

Thanks for the review, I’ve just bought one off the back of this. However I’m wondering if rain has an affect on the sensor? I just checked mine and it had triggers throughout the night but nothing in the day, not even my mug collecting it but there was raindrops all over the sensor so I’m wondering if that’s affecting it’s sensor beam or something? Thanks

[@bucketrobbert]

rain drops dont trigger my cam-park camera you may fined its rats that triggering it look for shiny eyes .pluss now i have made a rain cover so the lens dont get wet .also i set it to day photos only after i moved the bird feeders away from the rats. have fun

[@Redat23]

Hi RIchard, I bought this camera based on your review to use on my allotment where I wanted to see the comings and goings of people on my plot. In a month+ and battery working properly I didn't pick up anything at all. Do you think that placing the camera in front of glass might cause the sensor not to work? I had it sitting in a shed looking out at the path. So far it's been really disappointing.

[@spakkker3]

They do not work through glass

[@daviddredge1178]

Nearly every shot is out of focus! Presumably there is minimum distance you should place the camera from a likely subject?

[@johngarnergarner6724]

This is a very good camera for the money. Here in the US you can buy this camera for about $40.00, about 25 English pounds

[@a3xloser]

hi nice review, what I want to know is can you use the IR just to look around live time as I wild camp and it would be nice to see what's moving in the bush's thx

[@rosepop8195]

a new kingfisher hopefully it'll keep out the sparrow hawks way . I seen 2 egrets down the river last week which is the first time I've seen them there. Have you seen the little owl any more ? Great video

[@pondguru]

Not seen the little owl for a few months but I saw one egret on the river in front of our place a few weeks ago. Not sure how much there will be for them to eat as the river is being pounded by cormorants and goosanders.

[@melallmark]

Hi Richard Thanks for this comprehensive review. I've been looking for a new trail cam for a few weeks now and doing lots of reviews on the net. I watched your review and was impressed, particularly by your comments on battery life, as I know that trails cams guzzle a lot of juice. I did ultimately decide on a Crenova RD1000, but I received and tried it, and I wasn't too impressed with the quality of the daytime footage, so I returned it. I then decided, based on your review (which I should have gone for in the first place), to go for this Campark. I've only being using it a week or so, but so far I'm really impressed with the quality of both day and night footage. The only concern I have Richard, and a question for you if I may, is the audio. The audio sound is extremely low compared to another trail cam I have which records hedgehogs crunching their biscuits very clearly. And I'm unsure whether this is general to this particular cam, or whether it's a faulty item and therefore I need to return it for a replacement. What's the audio like on the one which you have and what's your opinion ? Cheers in advance Mel

[@pondguru]

Audio is generally poor on game cams unless conditions are very calm then it is slightly less poor, lol - was the campark used in the same place as you recorded good sound with the other cam?

[@melallmark]

Pondguru - Yes it was, just in my back garden. My other trail cam has really good audio and also daytime footage is crisp, but the night footage is really unpredictable. It records completely black footage, even though I exchanged it for another, pity really. But I'm extremely happy with this Campark so far. But I just wanted to check if the low audio was a general thing with this particular model, or whether I'd been sent a dodgy one.

[@pondguru]

I have Bushnell cameras which cost 3x as much as the cheap 12MP cameras and although the picture and video quality is noticeably more sharp and crisp the audio is no better.

[@melallmark]

I see, think I can forgive the low audio then in that case, I'm more interested in the video footage....thanks Richard, appreciate your opinion and response. Also, my batteries have started to now run low after about a week and a half (using Duracell), so all night footage is black and says 'low battery'. I therefore removed all batteries, hooked it up to the mains last night, and again all night footage was black, with 'low battery' but all morning footage was fine. I'm unsure why night footage should record black and say 'low battery' when its plugged into the main directly?! - Any thoughts on this Richard? (hope you don't mind me asking a further point)

[@spakkker3]

Please which model is this - link goes to a 14mp cam. I have h45 12mp cam which is ~£30 and OK. just got gardepro a3 for £45 which has better video but needs good voltage - no rechargeables. 12v jack

[@moodychops1988]

Hi, I've just bought the T40, but the 14 meg version. I get a lot of footage on windy days of the trees blowing, any ideas which settings I could change to reduce this, as is obviously eats into the battery life a lot. Cutting the trees down is not an option!!!

[@ArtGardens]

Thank you, that's a great review , very helpfull and very well explained.

[@mikeflynn4373]

Hi...how do you delete images stored in the camera?

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

EPIC kingFisher Footage!!!!!! what were the Fry it caught? some type oF coarse Fish? i thought you removed them all? (Few stragglers maybe?)

[@pondguru]

It was roach and /or rudd fry it was catching there - there are thousands of them so it is a great feeding station for kingfishers. I didn't remove the rudd and roach as they do a good job of feeding trout and don't mess the pond up like carp do.

[@sheppeyfishtales]

Surprised at how good it looks! Cheers.

[@darrendzirasa-payne4614]

Brilliant! Thank you. Keep up the good work, we enjoy your vid's and review's.

[@pondguru]

No worries, glad you find them useful.

[@angrynorseman5566]

I've bought a couple, not getting anywhere near that quality in any lighting scenarios as of yet. Still testing them, battery life seems to be a problem for them as well, and recording to the micro sd cards doesn't always occur even still batteries keep dying. So may be some lemons but two of them doing the same thing is curious.

[@pondguru]

I'm still regularly using the one I got and it is performing fine although one of the parts the strap feeds through snapped off when I tried to strap it tightly to a tree so I use it in the ground now.

[@markhannam7144]

can you transfer video and photos to ab iPad?

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

Do they not have a Geordie language setting? 😉

[@kylejackson489]

Hi Richard. Hows the pond now , any clearer ? The game cam took clear pics .Cheap is not always nasty .

[@pondguru]

It always clears a bit during the winter so is OK at present but I will be making a large filter for it when I get the new office built as much of the stuff under the cabin will be moved down there giving me space to build a mega-filter. Yes for under £50 the game cam is a great buy as I have seen really crap ones selling for much more than that. Pictures and video were decent.

[@51foxy]

Absolutely fantastic bit ok kit mate. Brilliant for the money. I will be looking to get one. Atb Paul

[@pondguru]

Yes it is really good for the money and there are certainly more expensive ones out there which are nowhere near as good.

[@davidparker2796]

Hi I'm interested in getting the field camara that you recommended, I've looked on Amazon but there is a few different ones can you please give me more details then I can get the right one . Is the 16mp better as it's same price. Many thanks

[@MrCatfysh]

Just bought this cam, found this video after... good to see it's not terrible! LOL

[@pondguru]

Yes, many of these cheaper cams are very good. There are crap ones out there but I'm fairly careful about what I review and make videos about. If I did get a crap one I wouldn't make a video featuring it.

[@MrCatfysh]

Preesh bruddah!

[@romainm1820]

Thanks !

[@tonyvega3423]

what is the field of view of this camera.thanks

[@kokotack]

the camara recording just working on when the sensor detect movement ?

[@ralphbennett8575]

How do you charge this camera please

[@pedersteenberg2010]

1. ON / OFF 2.PLUG IN PLAY 3. MORE SENSETIVE SOUND AND ALWAYS SOUND

[@Stevebriggs293]

Great video, very informative and helpful, I just wondered if you could answer one question, is the target time recording for specifically the device to work between a set period i.e. 12 o'clock in the evening till 8 o'clock in the morning example. Would really appreciate it if you could find the time for a quick answer as I am looking for a model with this particular feature. Kind regards Steve Briggs

[@pondguru]

This one doesn't have that feature and I'm currently not aware of any tat are programmable. Maybe the more expensive types would have a timer feature.

[@Stevebriggs293]

Many thanks for your quick reply, very much appreciated

[@crazycressy7986]

Cool .Wonder if you could pick up spooky stuff on them 😉

[@pondguru]

The footage of the bat was a bit spooky. I think the camera was triggered by the mouse in the bottom left of the screen just before a large bat flew past. I'm assuming it was a bat but it was in the dead of winter so it could have been a owl making very tight turns.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

enjoyed your programme thamks

[@EITFM]

Great overview just bought one thanks

[@pondguru]

Groovy - mine is out now trying to capture predators around a road causality hare I have put in a tree.

[@paigeturner165]

Dies anyone know where I can buy in uk? Thanks

[@Tuckervic]

hi does this camera link to your phone as a monitor?

[@ONLYLOVEIZATION]

What do you mean by "it throws a light out but it is invisible" please clarify? Thank you

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

does the wind ever set it oFF? great review.

[@pondguru]

Not wind alone but cams will sometimes be triggered by falling leaves and moving foliage.

[@MrPysiaki]

Thanks for the review. Could you say which one is better in your opinion the Campar or VicTsing 12mp trail cam? as you recommended them both :)

[@pondguru]

They are both good and the footage / pictures are the same quality with both cameras. They are both low-glow too. The powerextra camera I reviewed before this one was no-glow so would be a better choice if you thought humans may stumble across the location (doesn't give off a dull red glow when triggered at night)

[@MrPysiaki]

Thanks a lot again, Richard! I'm having a lot of fun with this cam, and here you can watch a recent recording from just over my fence: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXatlY2enrd3kNE

[@beefabob]

I will make a prediction... This thing will work for anything from four weeks to six months and the the problems will start... eg. no sound, video clip will freeze, the motion sensor will pack up, the time & date will take on a mind of its own or the camera just won't work at all and all you will get on the screen is 'No Files Exist'. I am on my 9th camera now, all of them cost around £50, all were supposed to be different makes, but all had the exact same control board set up as outlined in this video and all of them are in the dustbin. I am thinking of paying around £200 for my next one, in the hope the quality will be better but I think you can understand why I am a little hesitant!

[@pinoyako9830]

If i had one, I would go home first before watching the captured footages cuz you never know what creatures might spook you while in the middle of a forest.👀

[@frankenfoamy]

Looks like a T40. Amazon link goes to T20

[@greyhound0z]

Hi...nice video..I'm a DSLR user and wanting a trail cam for something different...out your reviews what do you thinks the best option

[@pondguru]

All the cameras under £100 seem to perform about the same but if you can get a NO GLOW camera that will definitely not spook mammals like the LOW GLOW sometimes can. 12MP as a minimum

[@greyhound0z]

Pondguru thank you

[@greyhound0z]

Pondguru I bought the toguard h45 off amazon

[@annanaples3857]

Hey I need help please! I have this camera and its not taking pictures. I seem to be using the same settings, and I know I have animals where it is pointed as I put food out that is getting eaten. After I turn to on.. I see a countdown and then I leave the camera. Nothing captured yet. Once I accidentally left on "settings", instead of, "on" and drained the batteries in a week. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@pondguru]

That seems strange but I had a similar problem from a camera by another manufacturer - it sounds like the sensor is not being triggered so it would be best to send it back for replacement.

[@annanaples3857]

Thanks for your help! I got it to work and caught this little guy! photos.app.goo.gl/DAYrPwGWvHgNmcgu8

[@annanaples3857]

Pondguru trying to share my captures as your video and reply was a big help! Thanks ! photos.app.goo.gl/DAYrPwGWvHgNmcgu8

[@carawu5868]

Interested!

[@panama-canada]

Thank you for the good video. Very nice review.

[@jpm1]

is it Jason at 8:20 :D

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

I tried putting one of those in your bathroom.....I don't think it works.

[@englishwoodsman]

MD Outdoors you might have had the distance too high mate ...

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

English woodsman hahahahahaha, best come back ever!!!

[@pondguru]

Unless it has a zoom function it wouldn't see much....

[@jameshopkinson4056]

I use this camera and when uploading videos onto my mac book it some of the video is wrong file type have you ever had this happen

[@pondguru]

I have never had compatibility issues with this camera but I use a PC - the format of pictures is .JPG and I think the video is .AVI. A year of so ago I bought a mac and it wouldn't recognise my camera, camcorder, phone or any pictures or videos - as I wanted it for editing videos I took it back and bought a PC. The shop said that you can get a program called 'Parallel' which makes the mac more adaptable to different formats but I didn't investigate that any further.

[@jameshopkinson4056]

Pondguru thank you for your reply I will look in to it I also have a pc I will try it on that first

[@chrisgreen1331]

Richard,why does it say to not use rechargeable batteries?

[@pondguru]

It may have something to do with the voltage. Non-rechargeable batteries are 1.5v but rechargeable can be 1.2v or 1.3v?

[@sierraridgereaper]

Most all of these cams run at 6v (1.5v x 4=6v). Four alkaline AA's gives the correct voltage. Most all Circuits have a dropout or minimum operating voltage which is around 4.8v. Four rechargeable AA's are at the minimum dropout voltage at full charge (1.2v x 4=4.8v) so they won't have enough juice to run the circuit. 8 AA's, 4 run the cam circuit and the other 4 run the led array.

[@PeterWoodstorrechianca]

I have bought one,have not tested it because I was hoping to use rechargeable batteries they dont work, got a box of Duracell coming from Amazon today, you have 2 thumbs down why?, I sometimes get thumbs down for no reason, there needs a rule on youtube only thumbs down with comment saying why, I wonder if sad people just thumbs down as they are idiots

[@pondguru]

Yes I think the voltage on rechargeable batteries it too low - they don't seem to work in any of the various game cams I've tested but even cheap disposable batteries are fine. With regard to thumbs down I've earned that you can never please everybody and just because you're giving up your own time to make videos to put online for free doesn't mean everyone will appreciate that, lol The strange thing is that even if there was 100% of people hitting the dislike button the video would be treated by google exactly the same as it simply counts as an interaction. It could be jealousy, malice, drunkenly hitting the wrong icon or just a failure to appreciate the efforts of other people but for every tool ensuring that all videos will have a portion of dislikes there are so many more who show their appreciation by hitting the thumbs up, sharing the video and making a comment and that's the reason I tend to concentrate on videos with an educational content since there are already a nation of self centred fakes online clogging up the internet with ego-fueling nonsense and it has to feel better helping people than scamming them. Best of luck when you get your camera set - it is exciting to get a camera back in after it's been out a while and see whet it has captured.

[@sierraridgereaper]

Thats correct. Rechargeables are 1.2v per cell and reg alkalines are 1.5v. Most of the circuits are designed to run at 6v and once the drop out voltage (around 4.8v) is reached the circuit will no longer power up. These cams use 8 AA, 4 (6v) run the led array and 4 (6v) run the primary camera circuit.

[@Newlyretired]

Is there anything you are trying to capture on your cams? I have watched your all of your detecting videos and remember the scary story :)

[@pondguru]

Eventually I will set them all in some likely remote areas and leave them for 6 months in the search for big cat footage.

[@jacqualinevaneck8585]

Does this camera only take a 10min video for the wole day then its done. Or does it record for the whole day?

[@ThousandYardStare]

(my other channel) The camera will take videos up to 10 minutes length but there is no limit as to how many videos it can take in a day. If the camera is triggered it will continue to take photos or / and videos for as long as it takes for the batteries to run out or the SD card get full of footage. I can leave my cameras out for months before the batteries run out or the card is full but I tend to set them well out of the way in relatively 'quiet' places.

[@jacqualinevaneck8585]

@@ThousandYardStare Thankyou much appreciated.

[@ThousandYardStare]

@@jacqualinevaneck8585 No worries, I'm not sure if this camera is available now as the link I put in the video description no longer works and I can't find them on Amazon. I wish companies would just keep selling stuff which works instead of constantly bringing out new versions.

[@sheilabowers7532]

Great video keep up the good work

[@melissaward5642]

How do I know where the product bought from?

[@ThousandYardStare]

I've just checked the link in the video description and pinned comment - t has expired now so this model is probably no longer manufactured or available.

[@pondguru]

@@ThousandYardStare The only one I can find from Campark on Amazon now is this one: geni.us/q5tF

[@ألمازالمجنونه]

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[@Zxcbr267]

Very good info👍

[@pondguru]

I'm glad you found the video useful - thanks for watching.

[@markMCela33]

Olisko silti ollut hyvä jos olisi katsottu, mitä kieliä löytyy. Kyllä minä sinua ymmärrän, samoin ei varmaan voi sanoa teistä. Kokeilkaa väbästi käännellä,kiennellä savoo.Aika oma napa edellä enhglimanneilla. I speak finland