or any other creature on video
I understand that I need to keep the gate to the backyard closed otherwise unwanted animals might stray onto our property. I especially don’t want a moose coming into the yard; it would eat all of our newly planted vegetables.
I came across an article in the newspaper a couple of weeks ago that convinced me that I could make sure that neither a moose nor any other undesirable fauna would sneak into our yard.
And so I followed the advice and found an inexpensive device that I hope will alert us to potential invaders.
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 This trail camera package includes a strong metal case that protects it from the elements and external tampering. |
 Here the motion detector, four infrared beams and the lens are on top while a color viewing screen and control buttons are on the bottom of the camera. |
 Here is the camera with the cover over the screen and control buttons. It is decorated in a camouflage pattern. |
 My camera was in heavy rain for several days but has not been affected by the moisture. I feel comfortable positioning it on the ground. |
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The camera uses a set of six AA batteries. Having used it for three weeks and recorded 150 clips, the batteries are still 70% charged. The motion detector is said to be sensitive up to 80 feet although I have not confirmed this. Additionally, the nighttime infrared illumination is adjustable to 120 feet, another item I have not confirmed. You can choose to record either still images or video clips. When set for still it can fire off up to sequential eight images. It can also make time lapse recordings. I chose to record 10 second video clips. Clip duration is adjustable in increments up to 60 minutes. When the unit’s motion detector is tripped, recording begins. Optionally, you can choose to record a status line on the bottom of the images that have time, date, etc. |
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Here’s a couple of video clips of our first encounters with nature’s offerings. BTW, night images don’t appear in color, only day light when the IR illumination isn’t being used.
Well, we didn’t catch that moose on the video, just a hungry little rabbit. But I assure you that the trail camera is ready for whatever may invade our yard.
