Portable Infrared Trail Camera

New version with built in LCD screen Portable Infrared Trail Camera

NEWEST VERSION WITH BUILT IN LCD SCREEN TO MAKE CAMERA POSITIONING SIMPLE & ON SCREEN USER FRIENDLY MENU SYSTEM!

This all in one unit is ideal for capturing shots of wildlife, fly-tipping or pretty much any sort of covert surveillance in remote areas where mains power is not practical.

It's a weatherproof box and has built in infrared & a motion detector (no flash to disturb the animals or alert the trespassers/fly-tippers etc). It's named the trail camera as it's extensively used for wildlife filming to capture elusive creatures on game trails without disturbing them or their natural habitat. However, this product is now being used considerably for capturing vandalism and fly-tipping in remote areas.

It offers date & time stamped digital stills (8MP) or video footage with audio, the photos being stored on an SD card (2G max, recommended to purchase with the 2G card) inside the unit. You can then view the images/footage via your TV or on a PC (USB cable supplied).

The rechargeable battery can be charged using the mains power adaptor supplied and will last (dependant upon activity) up to 2 weeks off a full charge - this means you can just go back to the camera every now and again to change the SD card without having to bring the unit back for recharging, there is a battery meter on the internal LCD panel, so you know when the battery is low.

The product comes with a strap which is ideal for mounting the camera on a tree or post etc, aswell as a "lock hole" for attaching a padlock to give extra security.

As this product is primarily used outside and is constantly open to the elements it's supplied with a 6 month repair/replace warranty.

Box Dimensions : 16x12x5(cm), approx.

A 2G SD card will store over 1000 still images or over 5hrs worth of video footage. Video is recorded in "easy to manage" 15-120 second files.

PRICE MATCH - if you find this product cheaper, email alan@pakatak.co.uk with details.

Click image to enlarge - Internal Panel & LCD Display
Trail Camera LCD Panel

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Trail Camera Sample 1     Trail Camera Sample 2     Trail Camera Sample 3
Above Images kindly supplied by Mr Stonebridge - Captured by Trail Camera in his back garden.

Specifications :
Image Sensor: CMOS Sensor, 8 Mega Pixels 
Still Image: 3504x2336(8MP) 
Video Resolution: 320x240 
2.5" LCD Screen Built In
Infrared beam strength of approx 8m
File format: JPG/AVI (records AVI files in 15-120 second segments)
Time & Date Stamp 
External Memory: SD Card up to 2GB 
(recommended that you purchase with the 2G SD card as product can be brand specific) 
Internal Memory: 16MB of built-in memory 
Exposure: Auto 
Auto Low Battery Indicator
Memory Full Auto Indicator 
Playback via TV or PC/laptop 
PAL TV System 
PIR Motion Detection Distance Changeable 
OS: WINDOWS�98/98SE/ME/2000/XP 
Power: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery or 12V DC input.
4F to 122 3/4 degrees F 
Storage Temperature: -22 3/4 F to 167 3/4 degrees F
RRP Inc VAT
Infrared Trail CameraPAK-ITC £149.99*
with 2G SD CardPAK-ITCSD £159.99
* This price is for one item only. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

Customer Reviews

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Portable Infrared Trail Camera
Reviewed by Rob from Bradford

Excellent, easy to use piece of kit. I bought it with the memory card which meant I was good to go as soon as it arrived (which was QUICK). The case really is robust & waterproof and the enclosed strap makes it easy to fix to a tree or post. Like anything it takes a bit of practice to learn how to position it for best results, the main thing is like with any camera, try not to point it to the light (and remember the sun moves about during the day). Day shots are best.

June 2009
This review applies to the with 2G SD Card version.
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PAK-ITC
Reviewed by Peter Stonebridge from Suffolk

Setting up the camera is easy once you have decided what you are using it for!

I used my bird feeder for the testing. At very short range you have to guess that you are framing the subject correctly & at night the powerful infrared flares any picture out if you position it too close.

However, for more general use the camera works straight out of the box!

An SD card is useful, you can only store about 20 stills without it (in high quality setting). I'm using a 512MB SD card.

February 2009
This review applies to the Infrared Trail Camera version.