GardePro T5CF Pro (Non-Cellular) Review

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

91/100
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GardePro T5CF Pro Trail Camera Review

The GardePro T5CF Pro is a close-focus trail camera that can produce clear photos of animals as close as 20 cm. All other trail cameras use an infinity focus that produces clear shots of everything beyond one meter. The GardePro trail camera is ideal for bird watching, various wildlife studies, and more. The Pro series features an impressive case design. - TCP Staff

Model # t5cf pro | GardePro T5CF Pro Manual

 

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

 91/100

Picture Quality:                                             85/100

48 Mpxl Photos (interpolated)  |  1926p Video Resolution

Battery Life: 27.5 Months (pics) | 8.2 Months (videos)

 Using 35 pics day + night  |  Using 15 vids day + night

Trigger Speed & Detection:                         90/100 

 Trigger & Recovery: 0.5 s.  -  2.0 s.  (Pictures)  | 0.86 s.  -  2.3 s.  (Videos)  |   100 ft. Range

Quality of Design:                                        90/100

  8 AA Batteries  | 12-volt External Battery Jack  |   Internal Viewer

 Review

 Pros

  • Optimized for close-focus photography
  • Fantastic battery life
  • Long detection range
  • Easy programming
  • Time Lapse
  • Hybrid Mode

 Cons

  • File naming
  • Subfolders (1,000 photos per file)
  • You must go to your files app to view photos when viewing on Apple products 

 

 

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Picture Quality:  85/100

Photo resolution:  48 mpxl (interpolated)

(To learn more about Megapixels and interpolation click HERE)

Video resolution:  1296p

Flash Type: No Glow

Photo Format: .JPG

Video Format: MP4 or MOV

 


 

 

 

Battery Life:    100/100

 

 

Picture & Video Resting Power (on):  0.43 mW

Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  1.29 Ws  | 1.71 Ws

Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  16.29 Ws  |  30.64 Ws

Here are your best battery options:

Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

If the GardePro T5CF Pro were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 18.3 months in the field - per charge - on a set of XTAR Rechargeable Lithium AA batteries.

There are a number of benefits to these batteries:

  • Up to 1,000 charges
  • Consistent 1.5 volt operation
  • Charges with the included USB cable charger
  • Eco-friendly (less batteries in a landfill)
  • Batteries pay for themselves after 2-3 charges

Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium

If the T5CF Pro were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 27.5 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

Video Mode

If this camera were to take 15 day and 15 night videos every 24 hours, it would last 8.2 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

 

 

Detection Circuit:     90/100

 

Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed:  0.5 s.  |  2.0 s.

Video Trigger & Recovery Speed:   0.86 s.  |  2.3 s. 

Detection Range & Angle:  100 ft @ 47.1° detection angle (104.7° f.o.v.) 

 

 

 

Quality of Design:     90/100

 

Dimensions:  5.75" x 4.5" x 2.75"

Battery Type:  8 AA

External Battery Jack: 12-v

SD Card Size: Up to 512 GB (Recommend SanDisk 32GB Class 10)

Country of Origin: China

 

Case Design

The case design is simple and intuitive. The latch design makes the camera easy to open and close. The weatherproof seal was also enhanced.

The camera has a 1/4 x 20 tripod mount on the bottom and the back of the case. There are teeth on the back of the case to ensure a firm grip on what the camera is mounted to.

The batteries are held snuggly in a covered battery compartment inside the camera. A handy internal viewer allows for picture viewing and easy programming. 

 

 Camera Setup

    Programming is performed on the internal picture viewer with easy to read screen options. The buttons are very large and easy to select. The T5CF Pro offers all popular settings such as hybrid mode, photo burst, PIR sensitivity, time-lapse, and programmable start/stop time. Overall, the setup is very simple and intuitive.

     

    Durability

    The vast majority of consumer-grade trail cameras are inexpensive, imported devices exposed to harsh conditions 24/7/365.  Most manufacturers only offer a one-year warranty.  We stock only the most durable units and provide an additional year of warranty at no extra charge. The Trailcampro exclusive 2-year warranty allows you to deal directly with Trailcampro avoiding long wait times on hold with the manufacturer and prolonged periods without a replacement camera.  We turn around most warranties in just one business day!

     All test results are achieved through the use of proprietary equipment used exclusively by Trailcampro.  Any re-publication of this data without prior written consent is strictly prohibited by law. COPYRIGHT TRAILCAMPRO, L.L.C. 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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