DL30J2CW

HD King Solar Trail Camera for Sale

The HD King Solar will save you time and money replacing all of those expensive batteries. With great day photos and videos, a tight seal, and a solar panel, this camera is great to put at a place with sunlight or an area that you don't want to touch much. - TCP Staff

Model #DL30J2CW | HD King Solar Manual

FAQ's

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

82/100

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 Trail Camera Review

 Pros

• Additional solar panel and internal 5200 mAh battery pack hardwired into the camera
  
• Great day photo/video quality
• Photo + Video
• Time Lapse

 Cons

• Only accepts SD cards up to 32 gig
• Latch is very tight
• Menu button, you have to press twice
• Slow detection circuit

 

Picture Quality:  in progress

Photo resolution:   24 mpxl (interpolated)

Video resolution:   1920 x 1080

Flash Type:  Red glow IR

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:    65/100

Battery Life: 90/100

Picture & Video Resting Power (on):  0.97 mW

Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  1.6 Ws  |  4.1 Ws

Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  16.6 Ws  |  57.9 Ws

The HD King is one of only a handful of trail cameras for sale that has an integrated solar panel built into the camera. The solar panel charges an internal 5200 mAh lithium battery. In addition to that, you will need to add 4 AA batteries. It is impossible for us to accurately calculate the extra battery life from the solar charger due to a ton of different conditions, so all battery life examples are based solely on the 4 AA batteries. Please understand, actual battery life will be much better than represented below.

Here are your best battery options:

Trailcampro Choice: AmpTORRENT Rechargeable AA Lithium

If this camera were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, it would last 5 months in the field - per charge - on a set of AmpTorrent Rechargeable AA Lithium batteries. 

If this camera were to take 15-day and 15-night videos every 24 hours, it would last 1.2 months in the field - per charge - on a set of AmpTorrent Rechargeable AA Lithium batteries. 

There are a number of benefits to these batteries; up to 1,200 recharges, consistent 1.5 volt operation, charges with the included USB cable, eco-friendly (less batteries in a landfill), and the batteries pay for themselves after 2-3 recharges.

Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium

If the this camera were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, it would last 7.6 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. 

If the this camera were to take 15-day and 15-night videos every 24 hours, it would last 1.8 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. 

Ultimate Lithium batteries provide the longest-lasting battery choice due to their incredible consistency and capacity. We have loved these batteries for a long time, however, in recent years they have become incredibly expensive and not the most cost-effective option. 

 

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Detection Circuit:     In Progress

Detection Circuit: 52/100

Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed:  0.54 s.  |  7 s.

Video Trigger & Recovery Speed:   0.81 s.  |  7 s.

Detection Range & Angle:  n/a (76° field of view)

The HD Solar King has a much slower detection range than most units. The one thing that lowers its score, you can only set a delay for down to 5 seconds.

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Quality of Design:     84/100

Quality of Design: 84/100

Dimensions:  6" x 4" x 3"

Battery Type:   4 AA + internal rechargeable with attached solar panel

External Battery Jack:  None

Case Design

The outer case has the appearance and feel of a solid, quality camera. It has a beefy back bracket for the included nylon strap and is compatible with a python cable lock. There are two tripod inserts, one on the top and one on the bottom, this is always a favorite feature of ours. The latches are small and a bit stiff to open. 

The HD King is one of only a handful of trail cameras that has an integrated solar panel built into the camera. The solar panel charges an internal 5200 mAh lithium battery. In addition to that, you will need to add 4 AA batteries. 

Loading batteries is easy, fast, and keeps the batteries snug. The SD card snaps in and out with relative ease. Overall, this is a solid case design with some clear advantages.

Camera Setup

Camera setup is started by turning the camera into setup mode and hitting the menu button twice. The 2" internal screen helps in setting the camera up, however, the words are a bit small and old eyes might struggle seeing a few of the settings. Overall, setup is easy and can be done rather quickly. 

This camera has the ability to turn on the side sensors to increase or decrease the width of the detection zone. It also has password protection (optional), PIR sensitivity, and time lapse options. 

Durability

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!

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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: Yes, this is a red glow IR trail camera.

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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