2012 Stealth Cam Shadow/January 21, 2012
- Resolution: 8 MP
- Trigger Speed: 1 second
- IR or Incandescent: Black Flash Infrared
- Flash Range: Up to 50 Feet
- Video: Yes, 5-240 seconds
- Audio on Video: No
- Memory Card Type: SD, SDHC
- Memory Card Size: Will accept up to 16 GB Card
- Memory Card Included: No
- Multi-shot: Yes, up to 9 shots
- Programming Method: LCD Menu
- Viewing Screen: No
- Battery Type: 8 AA
- Batteries Included: No
- Photo Stamping: Time & Date, Moon Phase, Temperature
- Time Lapse Mode: Yes
- External Display: Yes, picture count
- Camera Dimensions: 6″ x 4.5″ x 2″
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Optics |
| Category | Scouting Cameras |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Manufacturer | Stealth Cam |
| Model | Shadow |
| Flash Type | Very Low Glow Black IR Flash |
| Battery Type | 8 x AA |
| MSRP |
| Test Performed | Result |
|---|---|
| Flash Range | 25 feet on the 36 count setting and 30 feet on the 54 count setting. |
| Trigger Time without Flash | 1.7s |
| Trigger Time with Flash | 1.56s |
| Video Trigger Time | |
| Day Range | 40 feet |
| Battery Life | 450 pictures and 26 videos over a period of 3 weeks. |
| Filter Clunk | |
| Invisible Flash | |
| Motion Blur | |
| Sensing Test | 40 feet at 57 degrees |
2012 Stealth Cam Shadow 54/36 count black flash* 8 MP digital camera Report
Six inches tall and four and a half inches wide this camera is built with that Delta 8, 3 D type housing. The color is 3D flat black and it sticks out off the tree two inches. There are strap loops and no bark grabbers on the back like the Delta 8. Case components are much lighter gage than the Delta 8 case also. We have chosen two cameras to report on this year and this one is one of them. The other was going to be the “Core” but it is a relabeled Titan from last year which we had and returned this will probably be replaced with a BF Wildview. Strap and (no USB cable) instructions were in the box. Door has a full rubber gasket for weather seal. Tri pod insert on the bottom center of the case.
This is the first camera in what they advertised as being “no glo” that is coming from this company this year. The evaluation of visible flash distance will be evaluated to ensure that it is a true black flash or not. Trigger speed is advertized as 1 second and last years like claim on this company’s cameras was never met so we must also look very close at this claim. The flash range is also advertized to be out to 50 feet. Video is programmable from 5 to 240 seconds and does not have sound. Maximum SD card size is 16 GB. Multi-shot burst mode can be set up to 9 shots. Delay time is advertized from 0 to 59 seconds and 0 to 59 minutes. There is no image view screen, only LCD plus buttons for programming. Info strip on pictures include date/time and moon phase/temperature. Camera operates off 8 AA cells or external battery through a bottom port. There is a programmable 2X and 4X digital zoom feature. Documentation was average and understandable. There are also time lapse capabilities through the programming. Picture count displayed on small front LCD.
The programming is straight forward menu driven buttons and LCD screen. There is no built in security on this camera. *Dark room observation of the array (switch selectable to 36 or 54) at 3+ feet during triggers indicated a barely visible glow. This observation would take it out of the black flash category and put it in the very low glow category. (See insert copied from manuals frequently asked questions below which calls it low glow)
