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
| Wireless Connectivity: | No |
| Resolution Setting: | 20 MP |
| PIR Sensor: | Low/Med/High/Auto |
| Night Vision Flash: | 36 LED / 100′ |
| LCD Display: | B&W Text LCD |
| Date/Time/Temp/Moon Stamp: | Yes |
| GPS Geotag: | Yes |
| Power Supply: | AA (4-8) |
| Solar Compatible: | Yes |
| Battery Life: | Up to 1 Year |
| Video Resolution: | 1920x1080p |
| Video Length: | Up to 60s |
| SD Card Capacity: | 32 GB |
| Field Scan 2X: | Yes |
| Audio Record: | Yes |
| Hybrid Capture: | Yes |
The MSRP on this camera is around $179.99.
Chasingame Test Results:
| Test Performed | Result |
|---|---|
| Flash Range | Good white balance and contrast. Usable detail out to 50+ feet. Using NV Shutter on AUTO |
| Trigger Time without flash | avg 0.22s |
| Trigger Time with flash | 0.43s |
| Video Trigger Time | avg 0.95s |
| Photo Recovery Time | avg 0.62s |
| Video Recovery time | avg .48s. (trigger (interval .6) |
| Day Range | Under illuminated and dark. |
| Battery Life | 2498 photos (70% with flash) and 636 video clips over 4 weeks. |
| Filter Clunk | No |
| Invisible Flash | No |
| Motion Blur | |
| Sensing Test | 65+ feet at 79F degrees |
Photo Samples captured in 4K setting.
Video Samples captured in 1080p setting.
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