2024 the best trail cameras review
Price: $74.99
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Product Description
Meidase has been dedicated to the development of trail cameras for years, offering high-quality images, superior performance, and a user-friendly experience.
Meidase cameras represent the most cost-effective choice for you.
Meidase P80 Pro Trail Camera
Features innovative WiFi connection and easy-to-use app, advanced Sony Starvis Sensor, optical components and processor to produce HD image and video, optimizes motion sensors to get stable capture performance.
It owns wide view angle, is the perfect choice for outdoor wildlife trap scouting, or home security.
The cam owns the easy-to-use genes of Meidase, with a built-in color display and well-designed UI, you can set it up within 1 minute.
Easy to Use Phone app, Built-in WiF and Bluetooth Captures Crystal Clear 48MP Still Image Records 1296p HD Video with Sound Super Wide 120° Field of View Super Fast 0.2s Motion Detection No Glow Night Vision Up to 75ft IP66 Waterproof and Ready for Any Weather 2.4” Color Display and Intuitive Menu
WiFi, Bluetooth and Cell Phone app
The camera operates with a dedicated free app. The app connects to the P80 Pro via Bluetooth Discovery, and then to the P80 Pro via WiFi. This app allows you to program your camera and preview videos or pictures without the need to download them first, thanks to the seamless H.264 video compression technology.
External Antenna, Reliable Signal
Comes with an external antenna for a more reliable signal, reducing interruptions in wireless connection and communication. This provides a smoother and more seamless operational experience.
48MP HD Image
The camera is equipped with a superior Sony Starivs image sensor and a high-resolution optical lens, delivering a higher quality 48MP still image with more details than other trail cameras.
Clear 1296p H.264 Video with Sound
Utilizes top-tier video encoding technologies to deliver smooth and stunning 1296p MP4 or MOV videos. The videos are compressed into a smaller file size by H.264 technology, making them perfect for quick downloading and sharing.
Super No Glow Night Vision
Experience the stealth of no-glow infrared night vision, offering greater concealment1 in the dark. Coupled with an over-exposure control algorithm, it ensures perfectly balanced night vision. Witness the unseen with this feature!
Super Wide 120° View Angle
The wide viewing angle is excellent for capturing more movement and is also a good choice for trapping and home security. You won’t miss the details of the surrounding environment.
Technical Details
System Requirements Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n; Bluetooth: BLE 5.0; App System Requirements: IOS 9.0 or later Android 7.0 or later. Note: Signal range limites to 33ft by Bluetooth tehcnology during camera discovery. WiFi range up to 45ft in open area. Working Mode Motion Detection or Time Lapse. Programmable capture options: Photo, Video, Photo+Video. Night Vision Enhanced 36pcs high-performance 940nm IR LEDs; Range up to 75ft Motion Detection Fast trigger time approx. 0.2 second, Fast recovery time of 0.5 second, Long trigger distance up to 75ft. Photo Quality 48MP, 32MP, 24MP, 16MP, 8MP, 4MP Video Quality 2304x1296, 1920x1080; Aspectio Ratio - 16:9 Detection Delay Programmable 0sec ~ 1hour; 0 means as fast as possible Time Format 12h / 24h Time Stamp Date, Time, Moon Phase, Temperature, Camera Name Interfaces 2.4" Color Screen, 7 x Operation Buttons, 1 x Power Switch, 1 x Mini USB Port, 1 x Standard-size SD Card Slot, 1 x External Power Source Jack (12A/1A, 5.5x2.1mm plug), Tripod Base on the bottom (1/4-20). Box Includes 1 x Trail Camera; 1 x Mounting Strap; 1 x Mini-USB Cord; 1 x Instruction Manual Setup Requirements 8 AA 1.5V batteries (Not included), a standard-size SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (Not included, max capacity 512GB). Product Dimension 5.6 x 4.2 x 2.5 inch (highest x widest x thickest) Operation Temperature -4~140°F / -20~60°C Important Notes Before use, please format your SD card in the camera. Before use, please gently remove the protective films on the front of the camera to get the best performance, especially the protective films on the PIR lens may cause motion detection performance downgrades, even no captures. Rechargeable NiMH AA batteries can be used, but are NOT recommended as the lower voltage (generally 1.2V) they produce can cause night recording issues, and you also may have to replace them frequently. Best Practices To get the best night image, please eliminate obstacles in front of the camera as possible. Recommend using lithium batteries in cold weather to get best performance. Recommend using SanDisk 32GB SDHC/Class10 memory cards in the camera to obtain the best cost-performance.
Seamless Connectivity: With an intuitive phone app and effortless connectivity via WiFi and Bluetooth, the Meidase P80 Pro makes it a breeze to connect with your cell phone and send pictures directly to it.
Wide View Angle: Boasts a super wide 120 degree view angle, capturing more of the action and making it the ideal game, deer, wildlife, trail or hunting camera.
Dependable Signal: Featuring an external antenna for enhanced signal stability, ensures that you always have a strong and reliable connection.
Impressive Image Quality: Equipped with a cutting-edge Sony sensor, captures stunningly clear 48MP still images and H.264 1080p or 1296p video. And with clear 75ft no glow night vision and fast 0.2s trigger speed, you’ll never miss a moment.
Rugged and Durable - Built to withstand even the toughest conditions with IP66 waterproof and ready for any weather. And with a 2.4” color display, support for up to 512GB SDHC/SDXC cards (not included), and operation on 8 AA 1.5V batteries (not included), it’s not only super easy to use but also built to last.
Reviewer: AmyV
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works Great
Review: I bought this camera to keep an eye on the wildlife in my property. It takes great pictures and videos, both in daylight and at night. It was easy to get all of the settings the way I wanted them, and is easy to change settings any time I want. I like the fact that I can connect to it via the phone app from about 50ft away and can watch through the camera. The automatic photo and video function turns off while youâre connected to it, but if I see something while Iâm watching, I can still make the camera take pictures or videos. Great buy!
Reviewer: Jennifer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Trash Panda Patrol!
Review: Bought this to monitor a situation after dark around my trash cans to help me avert the behavior of the wildlife that makes my yard look like a landfill every night. I have it mounted and connected to my mobile device. Range is exceptional, and the motion detection seems to be perfect. It takes amazing photos during the day, and I wonât have a night test until this evening.The device itself is well-built and sturdy and the seals seem adequate to keep the water out.Update after a week of use⦠Range is VERY limited on this thing, maybe 40-50â. It doesnât push a notification to your phone when activated. It takes excellent video under any lighting condition, and was really easy to set up and use. Only wish it had better range and a push notification upon being activated.
Reviewer: Cathy
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good camera - excellent customer support.
Review: This is a very good camera and at the price it's a terrific value. Having said that, it is not without some shortcomings.First the good:Daytime image quality is excellent - very sharp with accurate color reproduction. Nighttime image quality is not as sharp but that is to be expected from infrared cameras.Motion is detected at distances of at least 65 feet as specified. The deer in the attached video are about 65-70 feet from the camera.Since being installed, the camera has been out during several snow storms, thick fog, and three heavy, wind driven rain storms with no water leakage.Setup and configurations is easy.Build quality is good.Now, the not so good:The IR lights are specified to work at distances up to 65 feet. In my experience, the actual useful range is closer to 40-50 feet that. At further distances about all you can see are the eyes and a black silhouette of the animal. You can tell the shape and size, but not much more than that.In general, the user manual is very good, but I found one shortcoming that caused me to think that my camera had a failure. There is a section describing how to test the sensing angle and distance. In test mode, a red LED flashes when motion is detected. Thinking I was being clever, I devised a way to test the center and side PIR sensors independently by covering the center PIR and approaching from each side. The red LED did not blink which I assumed meant they didn't work. I sent an e-mail to the manufacturer explaining this. I was pleasantly surprised when the next morning I received an e-mail telling me what the side PIR sensors do. They wake up the camera from standby mode so that when motion is detected by the center PIR the camera is ready to begin capturing images & video. They do not cause the red LED to flash in test mode. This should have been better explained in the manual and I shared my ideas for improvement to prevent others from drawing the same conclusion as me. Again, response from Meidase customer support was prompt and appreciative of my suggestions.I have not had the camera long enough to comment on battery life. However, I can tell you that when the temperature is very low, even new batteries to not produce enough power to record video for more than a few seconds. In actual use low battery was detected after 3 seconds of video recorded at night and at 7 degrees F. Battery power and camera operation returned to normal once it got warmer.
Reviewer: J. Arthur
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The best camera for the money.
Review: I have 6 game cameras, four of which are Meidase (just bought one more to replace one from another brand). This is the best camera I have. It is easy to use and reliable. I did have a problem, but Tao from Meidase Support took care of it quickly, sending a replacement.I love wild animals, hence the cameras. I have hundreds of videos of javalinas, deer, racoons, foxes, coyotes, skunks, people and other critters. The area behind our house is a national forest. Catching wildlife on camera is not always easy â there are so many variables involved in getting a good picture: location, time of day, position of sun, wind and nuisance animals (mostly birds) that trigger shots. Often the animals do not cooperate as they should. The use of a game camera is part science and part art. I set the camera menu for 1 photo followed a by 30 second video. I usually leave sensitivity setting on âmediumâ and battery life is always good for 2 weeks. Sometimes either battery will deplete or memory card space will fill up beyond this point, depending on traffic. As I said, there are so many variables.What I like about the Meidase product:1. Good resolution2. Good night vision3. Reliable. My cameras have taken their fair share of rain and show, down to -5 degrees, with no problems (well, only one, in almost 2 years)4. Ease of use, particularly the on-off-config switch. It is easy to see and the setup menu is the best.5. Most of all, I like it because the videos are good and can be viewed by any windows program. The other cameraâs videos sometimes choke on Windows media or play erratically.6. Excellent support.I do have a wish list â longer video recording, but this is also problematic because so many âtakesâ are really not interesting. A 30-second video of a bird flying by or a tree swinging in a strong wind is frustrating. Maybe one day AI will help with this, recognizing interesting shots and adjusting the camera accordingly.John Arthur, Arizona
Reviewer: northernborn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good value for the money. Very user friendly set up. One complaint I had, is that is did not come with a mounting strap. Luckily I had one from an old trail cam. Also a minor complaint is that I would have preferred it if the switch had the ON and OFF setting on either side with the Set in the middle. It is too easy to accidentally slide the switch to the SET position rather than ON and end up with nothing. Currently it is OFF/ON/SET. Fairly good quality photos and video EDIT: Mounting strap found. It was in between a double layer of cardboard in the box. Luckily I had not thrown out the box. It can be easily missed. Therefore, I am upgrading my rating to a 5 star
Reviewer: Philip Jacob
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excellent product. Does its job
Reviewer: Anthony molloy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Awesome product so easy to use
Reviewer: Leanne Ziler
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Once I figured out the best place to position my camera, I had a great time with it! I placed it near the ground to capture wildlife in my backyard. I got to see my little skunk family grow up! This camera has all sorts of settings on it. I programmed it to take photos, videos, day/night. You can set it for motion detection at various times. I mostly set it at night because I was just getting squirrels and robins in the day. My parents ended up getting one for their place too. You have to buy an SD card for it, but they are cheap. Takes 8 AA batteries.
Reviewer: Pratik Joshi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Quality is amazing
Customers say
Customers like the picture quality, value for money, and ease of use of the security camera. They mention it takes excellent video under any lighting condition, is a good product for the price, and is easy to program. Some are satisfied with the build quality and motion detection. However, some customers disagree on its functionality and battery life.
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