● RECReference chartChart2026
Trail camera settings chart
Quick answerScouting trails: photo mode, 3-shot burst, 30-second delay, medium sensitivity. Security: photo plus video, 5 to 10-second delay, high sensitivity, no-glow.
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GardePro E5S
$48.99 listed price, changes often64MP1080p video0.1s trigger
See it on Amazon | Use | Mode | Burst | Delay | Sensitivity | Video | Flash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer scouting on a trail or travel corridor | Photo | 3 shots | 30 seconds | Medium | Off, or 10 s during the rut | No-glow if pressured, low-glow for range |
| Food plot or field time-lapse | Time-lapse plus motion (hybrid) | 1 shot | 5 minutes during the first and last 2 hours of daylight | Low (motion is secondary) | Off | Low-glow (range matters in a field) |
| Mineral site or scrape | Photo | 3 shots | 1 minute | Medium | 10 s clips if you want behavior | No-glow |
| Water hole or creek crossing | Photo | 2 shots | 1 minute | High | Off | Low-glow |
| Driveway or road security | Photo plus video | 3 shots | 5 seconds | High | 10 s | No-glow |
| Cabin or building door | Photo plus video | 2 shots | 10 seconds | Medium | 15 s with audio where lawful | No-glow |
| Farm or property gate | Photo | 3 shots | 5 seconds | High | 10 s | No-glow |
| Wildlife watching and behavior video | Video | n/a | 10 seconds | Medium | 20-30 s with audio | Low-glow |
| Bear activity | Photo plus video | 3 shots | 30 seconds | Medium | 15 s | No-glow |
| Winter and late season | Photo | 2 shots | 1 minute | High | Off (saves battery in the cold) | Low-glow |
| Livestock and pasture | Photo | 1 shot | 5 minutes | Low | Off | Low-glow |
| Construction site or equipment yard | Photo plus video | 3 shots | 10 seconds | High | 15 s | No-glow |
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Frequently asked questions
How were these figures produced?
Plan prices come from each brand's published plan list (a 2026 snapshot, confirm in the app). Geometry follows the standard coverage formula. File sizes and battery life are engineering estimates from typical trail camera file sizes and energy per trigger, labelled as estimates; real cameras vary by model and conditions.
Researched from published specifications, brand plan lists and verified owner reviews; we do not claim hands-on testing. General information, not professional, legal or security advice. Trail camera rules differ by state: some restrict transmitting cameras during hunting seasons or on public land, so check your state wildlife agency. Recording and audio laws vary; only record where you have the right to.