A dedicated camera designed to capture photos and videos of wildlife in a discreet manner, the Dark Ops HD Trail Camera from Browning features an 8MP CMOS sensor that is capable of recording both still imagery and HD 1280 x 720 video.
Features
Imaging
- 8MP CMOS sensor records stills and HD 1280 x 720 videos
- Video recording times can range from 5 seconds to 2 minutes
- Built-in microphone records sound with movies
- The built-in fixed-focus lens renders subjects in focus from 3' to infinity and has a 55° field of view
- The infrared flash illuminates subjects at nighttime within a 70' range
- Motion-activated PIR (passive infrared) sensor detects subjects within a 55' range
- A 0.4-second triggering speed helps to ensure even fast-moving subjects are recorded
- 2.1-second picture recovery time
- Time-lapse mode captures images at preset intervals of 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds, as well as 1, 2, or 5 minutes
- Time-lapse Plus mode uses the same interval settings with the addition of activating the motion sensor simultaneously to ensure not missing any subject movement
- Interval settings can be applied within a specified duration of 2, 3, or 4 hours, which can be set to start recording just after sunset, prior to sunrise, or during the daytime
- Multi-Shot mode will capture 1-8 frames in sequence when the camera is triggered, with 3 second intervals between frames
- Rapid Fire mode capture up to 8 sequential frames with 0.3 second intervals
- Programmable picture delay setting between 5 seconds and 60 minutes
- A motion test aids in aiming the camera, and when motion is detected a red LED indicator will confirm motion is being detected within the frame
- An information bar can be embedded onto the bottom of each frame, and will display the time, date, temperature in °F or °C, barometric pressure, moon phase, and camera ID
Physical Design
- Part of the Sub Micro Series, the camera is housed within a compact 4.5 x 3.25 x 2.5" case
- Controls are backlit for easier programming in low-light conditions
- Brown camo finish blends in to woods scenes
- One SD or SDHC memory card, up to 32GB capacity, can be used to record imagery
- Six AA batteries can be used as the internal power source or an external battery can be connected via the 12V power jack
- Small text display can be used to configure and confirm camera settings
- TV out and USB ports are incorporated into the design for easy playback
- A 1/4"-20 mount is built into the bottom of the case for attaching to tripods or other threaded mounts
- A 6'-long nylon strap is included for attaching to other surfaces, such as around a tree or fence post
- Dedicated padlock hole and security cable loops for using optional locking means to secure the trail cam
Software
- Buck Watch Time-lapse Viewer Plus software helps to manage the large amount of imagery that can be recorded by the trail cam by allowing for streamlined playback of a day's worth of content in only a few minutes
- Single images can easily be located and saved and complete video files can be saved and exported for sharing
- Single images can also be shown in a slideshow format
- The software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, or XP operating systems.
Specifications
| Camera Type | Trail/wildlife |
| Resolution | 8 MP |
| Sensor | Image Sensor: CMOS Motion Sensor: PIR with 55' / 16.8 m detection range |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Triggering Speed | 0.4 sec |
| Lens | Field of View: 55° |
| Focus Type | Fixed |
| Focus Range | 3.0' / 0.9 m to infinity |
| Burst Capability | 1-8 shots in quick succession when triggered 4-shot standard: 4 pictures spaced 3 sec apart Rapid Fire: Up to 8 pictures spaced 0.3 sec apart |
| Image Delay | Programmable picture/video delay of 5, 10, 20 or 30 sec, or 1, 5, 10, 30, or 60 min in motion-detect mode |
| Interval Recording | Time-lapse mode captures images at pre-set intervals of 5, 10, 15 or 30 sec, or 1, 2 or 5 min during daytime Time-lapse Plus: time-lapse mode plus activation of motion sensor during both day and night Time-lapse duration: sunrise to sunset or 2, 3, or 4 h after sunrise and 2, 3, or 4 h prior to sunset |
| Built-in Flash | Yes, infrared LED flash |
| Effective Flash Range | 70' / 21.3 m at night |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC memory card up to 32 GB |
| Recording Formats | MP4 |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | HD 1280 x 720 SD 640 x 480 |
| Video Clip Length | Day: 5, 10, 20 or 30 sec, or 1 or 2 min Night: 10 sec maximum |
| Audio Recording | Yes, with video via built-in microphone |
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Display | Small text LCD screen showing following info: camera operation mode, number of photos or videos taken, number of photos or videos that can be captured with SD card, camera delay countdown, and battery life percentage |
| Playback | None in-camera, requires computer |
| Connectivity | TV Out (NTSC or PAL) USB port |
| System & Software Requirements | Software Requirements: Windows XP, Vista, or 7 |
| Operating/Storage Temperature | -30 to 140°F / -34.4 to 60°C |
| Weatherproof | Yes |
| Battery Type | 6 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries |
| Power Adapter | 12 V external power jack for optional external battery or adapter |
| Mounting | Standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount Rear mounting loops for supplied nylon strap - 6' / 1.8 m long, 1" / 2.5 cm wide |
| Security | Hole for an optional padlock Rear security cable loops for optional locking steel cable |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 3.25 x 2.5" / 11.4 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |