Muddy Manifest Trail Camera Review
This camera is currently in the field for testing.- TCP Staff
Model # Mud -VRZ V2
Muddy Manifest FAQ's
Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:
In Progress
Picture Quality:In Progress
Resting Power(on) | Daytime Power Consumption | Nighttime Power ConsumptionSee Breakdown ▼
Trigger Speed & Detection:66/100
Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed | Video Trigger & Recovery Speed | Detection RangeSee Breakdown ▼
Muddy Manifest Cellular Trail Camera Review
Pros
- Easy to setup and add to the Stealth Cam Command app
Cons
- Less than 2 months of battery life
- Poor detection circuit
The Muddy Manifest is a 4G/LTE cellular camera that operates on Verizon towers. Please not, Muddy is owned by Stealth Cam and thus, the Manifest will use the Stealth Cam app to operate the camera and view photos. The Muddy Manifest cellular trail camera only takes photos, no videos.
Picture Quality: In Progress
Photo resolution: 16 mpxl interpolated
Flash Type: Red Glow
This camera is in the field for photos. We will update this category soon.
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.
Battery Life: 50/100
Picture & Video Resting Power (on): 1.59 mW
Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:84 Ws | 88.4 Ws
If this camera were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 1.6 months in the field on a set of 8 AA Lithium Batteries. This is rather poor for a cellular camera.
Detection Circuit: 66/100
Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.86 s. | 69.6 s.
Detection Range & Angle: 60 ft. @ 48.8° detection angle (47° field of view)
The trigger speed is nearly one second and the recover time is over one minute, both are slow by today's standards. The detection range is only 60 ft., which brings the overall detection circuit down even more. The closely matched field of view and detection angle are a nice surprise and would keep false triggers at a minimum. Overall, this detection circuit is well below average.
Quality of Design: 82/100
Dimensions: 5" x 3.5" x 2.75"
Battery Type: 8 AA
External Battery Jack: 12v External Battery Jack
Case Design
The Muddy Manifest is smaller than most cellular cameras and operates on 8 AA batteries (we only recommend lithium batteries). The plastic case feels a little thin and flimsy to the touch, but it is doubtful that would cause any real issues. There is a threaded insert on the bottom of the camera for a Slate River Mount and a bracket on the back for a Python Cable Lock.