Reconyx HyperFire 4K Surveillance LPC Cellular Trail Camera Review
The Reconyx HyperFire 4K LPC Surveillance Cellular Camera stands alone as the only trail camera on the market capable of delivering license plate captures directly to your phone. Equipped with a specialized filter, it can clearly capture reflective license plates even at night—making it ideal for security and surveillance applications.
In addition to its advanced license plate recognition mode, the camera can also be set to standard operation, allowing you to customize active hours based on your needs. Built with industry-leading durability, this camera is designed to perform in the toughest conditions and is backed by a manufacturer’s 5-year warranty for long-term reliability.
- TCP Staff
Model # HS4KC | Reconyx HS4KC Manual
Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:
In Progress/100
Review
Pros
- Only Cellular License Plate Capture
- 5 Year Warranty
- Easy Latch
- SD Card Easy to Change
Cons
- Photos Not 4K Crisp when transmitted
- External Power Cover is Easy to Lose
- Batteries are Hard to Change
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Photo resolution: 4K
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Video resolution: 4K
Flash Type: No Glow
Photo Format:
Video Format:
We are placing cameras in the field and will post samples when we get them.
Picture & Video Resting Power (on): mW
Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: Ws | Ws
Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: Ws | Ws
Here are your best battery options:
Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
If the HS4K were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last ___ 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 HS4K were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last ___ 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 ___ months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.
Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: s. | s.
Video Trigger & Recovery Speed: s. | s.
Detection Range & Angle: ft @ ° detection angle (° f.o.v.)
Transmission Speed (Can Vary):
Dimensions: " x " x "
Battery Type: 12 AA
External Battery Jack: 12 V
SD Card Size:
Country of Origin: USA
Case Design
Camera Setup
Durability
Through our 2-year warranty program on the trail cameras we sell, we are able to track warranty rates on all trailcam manufacturers. We do not publish this data but durability on Reconyx trail cameras is unmatched. These cameras are engineered and produced in Holmen, Wisconsin by some of the brightest minds in the business. On top of that, Reconyx has recently started issuing a 5-year warranty on the Hyperfire 4K. This is quite the statement.
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