We are selling these at a heavily discounted price to give you an option at inexpensive but high-quality cameras. Due to the heavy discount, these cameras do not come with our two-year warranty or returns, but do still include Browning's 1-year warranty.

Browning Strike Force Full HD Extreme Review

- TCP Staff

Model # btc5fhdx

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

In progress

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 Browning Strike Force Full HD Extreme Trail Camera Review

 Pros

• Incredibly fast detection circuit
  
• Long battery life in picture and video mode

 Cons

• Incorrect temperature readings

 

Picture Quality:  in progress

Photo resolution:  22 mpxl (interpolated)

Video resolution:   1920 x 1080 w/ audio

Flash Type:  Red Glow IR

We are placing cameras in the field and will post samples when we get them.

 

Night IR Blur Test The equipment for the test consists of a target moving along a track from left to right at a constant speed controlled by a stepper motor and a sensor to trigger the capture of a picture near the center of the field of view of a trail camera.  The target is moving at 1.25 feet per second and is 10 feet from the camera at the center of field of view.  The test is conducted in a dark room.   Two pictures are taken, one with the target not moving and one with the target in motion.  A visual comparison can now be made of the two pictures.  All settings that affect the quality of night photos will be tested.

What if you purchase from us and aren't happy with the image quality?

This is a common question and we have a very simple solution. Call, email, or chat with us and we can take a look at the images and offer suggestions or immediately tell if something is wrong with the camera. If so, we will warranty the camera for you (with the free 2-Year warranty you receive from us) or return the camera for a full refund (within 90 days of purchase). You have control of the process, remember, we work for you.

Megapixel Ratings:

In the past, many people get confused with the megapixel rating trail camera manufacturers advertise.  Companies inflate the mpxl rating to attract eyes to their products.  They do this through interpolation, which digitally adds megapixels to a photo without actually improving the picture.

The best way to judge picture quality is to look at actual pictures.  You will notice this the most when you zoom in on a full-size image that a camera has taken.  The details of the photo will appear hazy or even digitized.  This is normal, and to be expected.

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Battery Life:    98/100

Picture & Video Resting Power (on):  0.31 mW

Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  0.9 Ws  |  1.0 Ws

Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  9.9 Ws  |  29.7 Ws

Picture Mode

If this camera were to take 35 day and 35 night pictures every 24 hours, it would last 34.8 months in the field on a set of Lithium batteries.

Video Mode

If this camera were to take 15 day and 15 night videos every 24 hours, it would last 5.2 months in the field on a set of Lithium batteries.

 

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Detection Circuit:     93/100

Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed:  0.09 s.  |  0.7 s.

Video Trigger & Recovery Speed:   0.73 s.  |  0.9 s. 

Detection Range & Angle:  80 ft @ 45.6° detection angle (56.1° f.o.v.)

Speed for days, this camera has it all and it doesn't matter whether it is in video or picture mode. This camera has incredible capabilities.

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Quality of Design:     84/100

Dimensions:  4.25" x 3.75" x 3.25"

Battery Type:  6 AA

External Battery Jack: 12-volt

Case Design

This is one of the smaller game cameras on the market, making it easy to conceal in a variety of ways. It feels sturdy and stable. 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.

Temperature ratings the camera records have a tendency of being unreliable and off by a significant margin.

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 Dark Ops 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

We have no concerns over durability, if anything arises, we will immediately update this review. The only thing we see on a regular basis is incorrect temperature readings. We see this on all Browning cameras, so if this is a big concern for you, we would recommend a different brand as they all tend to be inaccurate.

Keep in mind, our 2-year warranty program is your free insurance program in case something goes wrong with a camera you purchase from us. This warranty protects you from any manufacturing defect the camera might experience for two years.

Since 2005, our mission has to been to provide consumers with unbeatable value, advice you can trust, and customer service that exceeds expectations. There are plenty of places you can choose to do business with, if we are lucky enough to earn your support, we promise to give you our undivided attention. Trailcampro has grown each year not only by relying on your happiness but on the assumption that if we blow you away with customer service, you will brag about us to your friends (have you seen our referral/reward program?).

As always, if you have additional questions, feel free to call, email or chat with us. We look forward to helping you find your next trail camera!

Enjoy our reviews?  Please consider purchasing your next trail camera from us.

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FAQ's: Trail Camera

Q: Will this trail camera trigger on small animals (birds, rodents, etc.)?

A: Trail cameras detect on a combination of heat and movement, so, yes, small mammals will trigger the camera. However, if you are going after smaller warm-blooded mammals, we recommend getting the camera closer to your target. For best performance, place the camera in an area that would enable picture detection from 3 - 20 ft.

Q: Can animals see the infrared flash on this camera?

A: This is somewhat controversial. Humans can't see the flash as the nanometer spectrum is above what the human eye can detect. It's also much harder for an animal to see, but that could depend on the species of animal as different species see in different light spectrums.

Q: Where can I purchase this camera?

A: From us! We hope to woo you with our incredible charm, two-year warranty, 90-day returns, free continental U.S. shipping, and technical expertise. 

Seriously, though, we know you have plenty of options of where to spend your hard-earned money. The internet can be the wild, wild, west of too-good-to-be-true deals. If you choose to do business with us, we will go out of our way to make sure you are happy with the camera you select and the service we provide you.

We are passionate about testing and reviewing trail cameras, but most importantly, we are passionate about treating our customers the right way. We do things differently from what you have come to expect from other internet retailers and we hope you give us the opportunity to prove that to you.

 

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