Must Haves In A Trail Camera

Picking out a great trail camera isn't always easy. There are so many features available on trail cameras these days that you'll have to figure out what you do or don't want. This article will explain some of the different features that are on current trail cameras and you can use this information to help you decide what you want in your trail camera. And it may save you some money since you won't be buying stuff you don't need

One of the most important aspects of a trail camera is how it can handle taking pictures in the evening time. Most trail cameras come with a pretty good flash setup. Still, you might want to invest a little more money and get an even better flash. I would suggest at least a forty yard flash. Also, an infrared feature might not be a bad idea if you are mostly going to be using the camera for nighttime photography. If you are mainly going to be using the camera for daytime pictures, and really don't consider darkness being much of an issue, you might want to skimp on the flash feature. Still, you never know when you might need to take some night shots. That's why I always recommend making sure you are getting a good flash with the camera.

The next thing you will need to worry about is resolution. These days most cameras will have at least 4 megapixels. Anything lower than that is just ridiculous. The nicer cameras start at 12 megapixels. If you are paying over $150, you should be getting at least 12 megapixel resolution with your pictures. If not, then you have been taken advantage of. Now, megapixels aren't everything. If the camera isn't able to stabilize itself, then the resolution is going to drop.

Trail cameras aren't only for taking pictures. They are also for shooting video. If you want to shoot video with your trail camera then you will need to get one with a video capturing feature. Some of these cameras will claim to have a video feature, but they barely have one. It's really pretty worthless on a lot of models. If it is important to you to capture good video, then make this a priority during your shopping.

Lastly, the size of the camera is an important element. If you are going to be attaching this to flimsy trees, then you will need something a little lighter. If you are hoping to get a nice lens, then you are already probably planning on the camera being heavier. Depending on how heavy you can afford, I would recommend getting the best lens possible. Don't go with something super sleek if you do not have to, because the bigger lens you get, the better the pictures you will have.

I hope this article has helped you decide what kind of trail camera you are going to choose. This is an exciting time in a photographer's life. A great trail camera can really open things up for what they will be able to capture.


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