GardePro E5S Trail Camera, 64MP 1296p, HD Game Cameras with 100ft Night Vision, Ultra Fast 0.1s Motion Activated, Waterproof, Camo

Trail cams are hit or miss and of the many I have tried, this is by far the best. It’s the one I chose when I first started using a trail cam after returning 2 contenders for not functioning properly and it’s the one I am keeping after having to replace that first one. My only complaint is that it only lasted 1.5 years.Now to the good. You can program what you want and this cam does it. I am watching wildlife on my property, I’m not a hunter who just wants to see if anything comes by. My video recordings are set to 30s and this camera runs all 30 of them and smoothly. Of the 5 cameras I returned this time around, 4 did not record more than a few seconds and one delivered a choppy video on top of it (all cameras were capable of good resolution and correctly programmed). The picture quality of this one is great and the illuminated area large. All other cameras have a smaller illuminated area, which means you get a video with dark areas all around the center and see less. The sound recording is also appropriate- background noise is low and you can hear an animal walking by. That also is not a given for every camera. I do not believe there’s a better option to be found and if so, I haven’t discovered it yet. I am returning a camera twice the price of this one because it doesn’t produce videos as good. The picture I included is a screenshot of a video.Last but not least, I use the basic model. I don’t need WiFi access and don’t want to pay to transfer footage that way. You need to get your own SIM card, which they should include like other brands, plus a card reader for your phone or computer and you are all set.

This camera is so easy to work with just overnight on the 8 batteries it still has full battery charge (aa) the night vision photos on the camera seem clear and the day ones are clear. I did not catch critters but when I got up and walked around on my camp site at night it captured it. The playback is great and I absolutely love that I can catch wildlife while camping when the time comes. Great purchase 👌

GardeoPro E5S Trail Camera - Cameras are great. Be using them for about 2 years. Nice clear Pictures and video daytime or night. Have them all around our property. Sometimes when the sun shines right into the lens will set it off. The double latch keeps the water out. Easy set up. Costumer support is e-mail only (in China) Highly recommend

Great picture, super easy to set up. Been using for 6 months and works great.

EDIT: I bought a second one of this same model to monitor my driveway. It works fine and is easy to set-up when I depart and fast to check and erase when I come home. Frankly, there are so many game camera varieties to choose from, I have no idea if this one is the best or state-of-the-art. It really doesn't matter as it is affordable and does the job just fine. I am not a hunter or technology buff so good enough is good enough. Main Review: I dislike exotic features and complications. A basic flip phone and simple tablet are my only devices. My TV is just a DVD/BR player model with no wireless connections, streaming, or cable. So, when I needed a no frills security device to monitor my door while I was away, I thought of a self-contained game camera. This one had good instructions, the ability to take still photos, and didn't require a connection to a smartphone. I didn't need any capabilities except quick turn-on at departure, and fast photo check and easy erase when I got home from work. Initial set-up up was smooth even for a technology avoider like me. I will add edits as I get experience with the camera about durability, battery life, etc.

Great pics & videos, reliable and dependable. Does a better job than cameras I've paid double or even triple for.

Good sensitivity. Great video

Although the cameras took great clear pictures, and I had initially left positive feedback, they have all stopped working. Even with brand new batteries they will not turn on. The first one went after a few weeks and we thought it was a fluke, the other three were 6 - 10 weeks. We have been using trail cams for years and never experienced anything like this, will definitely not purchase this product again.