{"product_id":"bushnell-trophy-cam-hd-essential","title":"Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Essential","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscontinued Trail Camera Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop New: \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bushnell-trail-cameras\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBushnell Game Cameras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"bushnell trophy cam review\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/bushnell_119736c_T_650_large.jpg?16472329918461910890\" style=\"margin-left: 15px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBushnell Trophy Cam HD Essential Review\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDiscontinued Model # 11-9736c  |  \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/essential_manual.pdf?7755949362112204431\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBushnell Trophy Cam Essential Owners Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredible picture trigger speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.2 second video trigger speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor night pictures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTrailcampro Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e    The Bushnell Trophy Cam Essential is a bare bones trail camera.  This is their base model for this year and while it doesn't have the speed and features of the new Aggressors, it should still pack some quality for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuality of Design  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 5.5\" x 4\" x 2.5\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8 AA Batteries\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Battery Jack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  6 Volt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e     Case design is identical to previous years Trophy Cam models. The clasps aren't nearly as strong and sturdy as the new Bushnell Aggressor cameras. There are built in brackets for a Python lock and a threaded slot for the Slate River Mount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Programming is easy, but lacks popular features like password protection, sd card overwrite and start\/stop time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-3 multi-shot burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 s. - 60 s. video clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime lapse: 1 s. to 60 m. 2 x custom setting \/ day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto Stamp: Date, time, and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture + Video Mode: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Range: -5° - 120° F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField of View: 42.3°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart \/ Stop Time: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassword Protection: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD card overwrite: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePIR settings: High, normal, low, auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash settings: No, Red glow infrared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e     We have sold this camera and similar Trophy Cam versions for years. They are relatively durable for a camera made overseas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Circuit  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture Trigger \u0026amp; Recovery Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.11 s. \/ 3.8 s.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Trigger \u0026amp; Recovery Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  3.2 s. \/ 5.4 s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  90 f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e     The 0.11 second picture trigger speed is what stands out here. At the time of this writing, that is the fastest trigger speed to date. The 3.8 second recovery is relatively average. The Video trigger speed is way too slow, while the video recovery is above average.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Detection range is a big plus, measuring in at 90 ft. (this is an average and can vary based on ambient temperature).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture Quality  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12, 5, 3 mpxl  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1280 x 720 w\/ audio  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Red Glow Infrared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e     Daytime pictures have good color and clarity but have a tendency to blur when the camera is in the shadows. Overall, daytime pictures are solid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Night pictures are very disappointing. They are grainy and blurry and don't give the crisp feel that the higher end Bushnell cameras have delivered. The flash is even across the picture, which is good, but, there is a lack of range and animals out past 35-40 feet are exceptionally grainy. All the small animals we have photographed are very blurry and indistinguishable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Daytime videos are ok. They don't have the best clarity or color. They are very middle of the road. Night videos are much better than the Essential's night pictures. The flash looks strong and since it is video, there isn't the noticeable blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e[powr-image-slider label=\"2899606\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Battery Life  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResting Power (on):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  1.26 mW  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|  Daytime Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  2.57 Ws \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e|  Nighttime Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  3.71 Ws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e     Battery life can be categorized under \"really stinking good.\" Resting power, daytime consumption and nighttime power are all very low and very efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     The Essential uses 8 AA batteries. It can use Tenergy nimh rechargeable, alkaline or lithium batteries (which we would recommend).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     If the Bushnell Essential were to take 35 day pictures and 35 night pictures every 24 hour period, this camera would last an astounding 11 months in the field on a set of lithium batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Bushnell Trophy Cam Essential Review Conclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e     The Bushnell Essential is a quick, battery efficient camera trap. However, picture and video quality aren't quite up to snuff and the case design is outdated. If it were our money, we would spend a few extra bucks and get the Bushnell Aggressor camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy our reviews?  Please consider purchasing your next trail camera from us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trailcampro.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35431122600094,"sku":"119736","price":149.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/7463\/7214\/products\/trail-camera-bushnell-trophy-cam-hd-essential-1.jpg?v=1596188773","url":"https:\/\/princetonwatchestrace-com.myshopify.com\/products\/bushnell-trophy-cam-hd-essential","provider":"princetonwatchestrace.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}