2017 Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor Camera Review

Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Aggressor/August 14, 2017

The HD Aggressor is a medium sized camera, a bit larger than this years micro series by Browning.  It requires only 8 AA batteries internally and uses a small monochrome multi-line LCD display screen for its menu setup.  It is a bit hard to see unless you get it at the right angle.  Both screen and buttons are back lit for use in the dark.

This camera utilizes a visible IR red flash LED array for its night imaging.  I do not hear a filter click during image capture.

The surface of the camera has a molded “industrial” geometric pattern that Bushnell has used for a few years.  The camera is an olive green color front and back.  The LED array is black and broken up by a honeycomb overlay to reduce glint in the sunlight and to help the camera hide in its background.

This camera opens like a book, with camera in the front half and battery compartment in the rear half.  The bottom and back have a threaded insert for mounting while the back of the camera supports both strap and a python.  There is an external battery port on this camera but its voltage is not published and the plug is a proprietary design requiring the purchase of Bushnell compatible accessories. I like the single cam buckle that latches securely and feels tight.

Included in the box is a substantial nylon strap with a metal cinch type buckle.

Ultimately, I recommend a lock box for this camera for better security and protection as there is no way to stop someone from opening your camera and removing the SD card otherwise.  Also, with a python it can fairly easily be yanked loose from the python, breaking the thin plastic tubes holding the python.

I would consider this an easy camera to use and I was able to change the configuration with out referring to the printed manual so far. However, there are some settings that will require some reading.

Bushnell calls this a low glow camera but Chasingame would not. Its flash is a bright red rather than a dull or dim red.

The setup menu has “presets” which make it easy to set up if you are in a hurry, while you can also select “advanced menu” and change each option individually.

Things to note:

• LED Control: You can change the number of LEDs that fire when it flashes (36 or 48).  Using fewer, if suitable for your needs, will increase battery life.
• Sensor level:  You can set  the sensitivity base on your temperature or leave it on AUTO and have the camera determine the best PIR sensitivity.
• NV Shutter: AUTO – the camera will do its best to give you well illuminated photos increasing potential motion blur, while HIGH will reduce motion blur but give you less illuminated photos.

Manufacturer model #: 119874.

Manufacturers specifications:

All the features of the Trophy Cam HD No Glow models, these Low-Glow models feature the brightest night vision offered in the Trophy Cam line. Crisp and clear images with a super-fast 0.2-second trigger speed, hyper 0.5s recovery rate, extended nighttime photo range and true 1-year battery life.

The New Trophy Cam HD Low Glows are best in class-built on a legacy of performance.

• Lightning fast 0.2s trigger speed
• Incredible 0.5s recovery rate
• 100 Feet Detection Distance
• Pre-set menus and backlit 5-way buttons for easy setup
• Dynamic video
• True one-year battery life for all season scouting
• Unparalleled night vision distance and brightness

The MSRP on this camera is around $179.99.

Chasingame Test Results:

Photo Samples captured in 4K setting.

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Video Samples captured in 1080p setting.

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