Choosing the Best Trail Camera

June 15, 2022

A trail camera, sometimes refereed to as a game camera or security/surveillance camera, is a rugged and weather proof camera designed for extended and unsupervised use outdoors. The images they produce, taken automatically when motion is sensed, are used by fisheries managers, gamekeepers and other wildlife professionals to detect predators, monitor and protect property as well as all manner of wildlife conservation.

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Camouflaged Spypoint motion activated trail cameras work in the daytime as well as total darkness, thanks to built-in infrared (IR) LED’S. With the help of innovative ‘Black Flash’ LED’s, selected models can be used in security applications where the output from the LED’S is invisible to the human eye.

The Spypoint cameras have been tested in extreme weather conditions in Canada (where the brand is based) as well as across Europe. They are conservative with power, allowing them to monitor a designated area for long periods of time, increasing the opportunity to capture predators, intruders, or whatever else may trigger the camera.

Spypoint cameras have many applications and are ideally suited for wildlife enthusiasts, gamekeepers, water way owners wanting to manage predators and anybody conducting security and safety operations.

All Spypoint cameras come with a manufacturer’s 2 year warranty.

Traditional vs Cellular trail camera

Cellular trail cameras work just like any digital trail camera you may have used in the past. A motion sensor is used to bring the camera out of sleep mode, at which point the camera takes one or several photos and saves them to the SD or microSD card that has been installed. On a traditional camera, this is where the process stops. The camera now needs to be visited to swap out the SD or microSD card so the photos can be viewed.

For a cellular trail camera though, this is where life gets much easier! Spypoint cellular trail cameras can be set up to send the photos instantly, or on a schedule. According to the settings of that particular camera, the camera connects to a mobile phone network and uses that network to send the photos to the Spypoint servers. Once uploaded to the servers, customers can access the photos via the Spypoint app.

There are numerous advantages to cellular trail cameras, and which one benefits you the most will likely depend on your specific circumstances. One that applies to everyone is the time you can save. Because you can view photos via the app whenever you like, you don’t have to take the time to visit the cameras location to swap SD cards.

One thing people sometimes have reservations about is the need for a ongoing photo transmission/ data package to use the cellular network. At least it used to. SPYPOINT IS THE ONLY CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERA THAT OFFERS A FREE OPTION FOR ALL CUSTOMERS. You could buy a Spypoint cellular trail camera and never pay for a photo to be sent to you. It would only be 100 photos per month, but no other manufacturer is offering even that. From there, plans can be purchased at several thresholds by photo counts that are straightforward and simple to understand.

Plans are available on a monthly or yearly basis, whichever suits your needs best. The monthly plans allow for more flexibility, while the annual plans save you the most money.

We keep in stock a range of trail cameras so be sure to have a browse through to see the specific specifications of each model.