Browning Dark Ops FHDR40 (Non-Cellular)
Browning Dark Ops FHDR40 Trail Camera Review
We are selling these trail camera 2 and 4 packs at a heavily discounted price to give you an option at inexpensive but high-quality cameras. Due to the heavy discount, these Browning Strike Force FHDR non-cellular trail cameras do not come with our two-year warranty or returns, but do still include Browning's 1-year warranty. - TCP Staff
Model # BTC-6FHDR40 | Browning Dark Ops FHDR40 Manual
Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:
82/100
Pros
- Compact case design
- Takes 6 AA batteries
- Easy Latch
- Simple menu
- Programmable start/stop time
- IR Flash Power Adjustability
- Continues to record video with motion
- PIR Adjustability
- Camo Design
Cons
- No Viewing Screen
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Photo resolution: 40 mpxl (interpolated)
(To learn more about Megapixels and interpolation click HERE)
Video resolution: 1080p
Flash Type: No Glow
Photo Format: .JPG
Video Format: .AVI
Picture & Video Resting Power (on): 0.38 mW
Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 1.2 Ws | 2.0 Ws
Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 11.9 Ws | 86.6 Ws
Here are your best battery options:
Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries
If the Dark Ops FHDR40 were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 14.85 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
- Not affected by extreme weather (Hot or Cold)
- Charges with the included 8 bay Smart Charger
- Eco-friendly (fewer batteries headed to the landfill)
- Batteries pay for themselves after the 2nd charge
- No lithium smell
Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium
If the Dark Ops FHDR40 were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 22.3 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 2.2 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.
Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.09 s. | 1.8 s.
Video Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.76 s. | 0.9 s.
Detection Range & Angle: 100 ft @ 45.1° detection angle (52.8° f.o.v.)
Dimensions: 4.25" x 3" x 3.25"
Battery Type: 6 AA
External Battery Jack: 12 Volt (5.5*2.1)
SD Card Size: Up to 512 GB
Country of Origin: Vietnam
Case Design
This is one of the smaller game cameras on the market, making it easy to conceal in a variety of ways and a great camo pattern to make it easier. It feels sturdy and stable and easy to get open. This unit takes only 6 AA batteries. There is a python bracket on the back of the for a Python Cable Lock. It also has the standard 1/4" x 20 threaded insert on the bottom for a Slate River Angle Mount.
Camera Setup
The camera setup is familiar and easy to navigate. Click "Mode" to enter the menu, tap "Up" or "Down" to toggle settings, hit enter to highlight a setting, change the desired setting with the up or down arrow, and then hit enter to save that setting. Very simple.
The Strike Force accepts up to 512 Gig SD Cards. That allows for tons of memory storage and most useful if placing the camera in video mode for long periods of time.
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!
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