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2018 Spypoint Force 10 Review
- This red glow game camera is known for fast detection speeds and 16-month battery life. Night pictures are blurry but overall, above average. Easy programming will get the camera up and running in no time. - TCP Staff
Model # FORCE-10 | Force 10 Owner's Manual
- Super fast detection speeds
- 20-month battery life in picture mode
- Very easy to setup
- Great night videos
- No built-in python bracket
- Moderate blurring on pictures with movement
- Cannot use Nimh rechargeable batteries
The Spypoint Force 10 has completely taken the trail camera market by storm. Incredible speed and battery life, mixed in with a camera that costs $110 have made this one of the best values you can currently buy.
Photo resolution: 10 mpxl (interpolated)
Video Resolution: 1280 x 720
Flash Type: Red Glow Infrared
Daytime pictures display very good color and depth. The only thing we have seen is moderate blurring on moving animals when the cameras are placed in shady areas.
Night images also have blurring depending on how quickly the animals is moving. When the animal is relatively stationary, the pictures are bright, clear and have good contrast.
Daytime videos, much like the Spypoint Force 11D, are darker than they should be. Other than that, they are very solid videos. Night videos are really good. The flash is even, bright and clear. We collected several really good black bear videos with the Force 10.
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.
Resting Power (on): 0.18 mW
Picture Daytime & Nighttime Power Consumption: 1.4 Ws | 1.9 Ws
Video Daytime & Nighttime Power Consumption: 11.8 Ws | 71.9 Ws
The numbers above are tiny and indicate that the Spypoint Force 10 is super efficient in picture mode. Video mode is also efficient considering it only has 6 AA batteries to draw from.
Picture Mode
If this camera were to take 35-day pictures and 35-night pictures every 24 hour period, this camera would last 20.6 months in the field on a set of lithium batteries. That is incredible and puts the Force 10 at the top of its class.
Video Mode
If this camera were to take 15-day and 15-night videos (10-second videos) every 24 hours, it would last 2.1 months in the field on a set of lithium batteries. Once again, considering the camera is only using 6 batteries, 2.1 months is respectable video battery life.
Tenergy rechargeable batteries do not fit in the battery compartment. The batteries are too thick. For that reason, we only recommend lithium batteries with this camera.
Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.35 s. / 0.6 s.
Video Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.95 s. / 0.8 s.
Detection Range: 100 ft.
These are insane speeds for a $110 trail camera. Trigger speeds are really good, but recovery time is outstanding. Excellent numbers for both picture or video detection.
The 120 ft. detection range is top-notch and comes from a 2018 improvement into the PIR detection. The new upgrade also eliminated dead spots in the detection zone.
Overall, this is an outstanding detection zone. Compared to other cameras in this price range, this detection zone is on a different planet.
Dimensions: 5" x 4.25" x 3.25"
Battery Type: 6 AA Batteries
External Battery Jack: 12 Volt
The Force 10 is tiny and outside of the black case, would be easy to conceal in almost any environment. The camera has a detachable bracket for mounting or removing quickly from a tree. There is not a built-in python lock bracket, but there is a 1/4" x 20 threaded insert on the bottom of the camera for a tripod or Slate River Mount. It would have been nice to have a python bracket built into the case design.
It hasn't been an issue, but it would have been nice for Spypoint to have a bigger, beefier latch. The user interface/programming is on a screen the size of a normal internal viewer, which makes it easy to see the settings.
On the back of the camera, there is a cover that unscrews to reveal the battery compartment (it requires 6 AA batteries). The batteries are easy to insert/remove and are held firmly in place. There is no chance they would become dislodged on their own. The battery cover feels a bit flimsy, but it attaches in a way that removes that as a concern. It is perfectly flush with the back of the camera and is not exposed to anything that would risk damaging it.
Programming is incredibly easy and intuitive. Whether this is your first camera or 21st, you will enjoy the programming options and fluid navigation. One interesting note, if you enter a camera ID for the "photo stamp," the name will not show up on the picture. It shows up in the picture properties.
Durability was an issue in the summer of 2016, but software tweaks have eliminated that. Since then, we have seen minimal returns.
The Force 10 has been an incredible surprise. There is a ton of value packed into a very affordable camera. If you don't need upper-end picture quality, you won't find a faster more efficient game camera for $110. We give the Force 10 a big thumbs up.
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Manufacturer Specifications
- 10 mpxl pictures (interpolated)
- Date, time, moon phase and temperature stamp on photos
- Multi-shot up to 6 photos per detection
- 1080 x 720 video
- Accepts up to 32 gig SD card
- Custom Start/Stop time
- 12-volt external battery jack
- Requires 6 AA batteries
- 1/4" x 20 threaded insert on the bottom of the camera for a Slate River Mount
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Most manufacturer warranties are only one year. In our opinion, that isn't good enough. Our customers get a two-year warranty, directly from us.
Trailcampro's 2 Year Warranty
If the trail camera you purchase from us goes defective within two years of your purchase, we will quickly replace it.
We strive to make the warranty process as quick and easy as possible. Simply fill out our warranty form.
Trailcampro's 90 Day Return Policy
We believe you have the right to return any game camera that does not meet your expectations within 90 days.
Our return policy lets you field test products, at no risk to you!
- Buyer's remorse? Return the camera to us for a full refund (minus shipping).
- Purchased the wrong camera? We will ship you the right camera.
- Something wrong with the camera you received? We will replace it at no cost to you.
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Spypoint Force 10 Accessories
Here are a few of the accessories we like to use in the Force 10.
Spypoint Universal Security Case
$39.95
- Use this to protect your new camera from bears and thieves. It provides much-needed peace of mind when leaving your camera out in nature.
$19.95
- Use this with the security case to lock the camera in the case, and the case to a tree.
Energizer Ultimate Lithiums | 6 Pack
$15.95
- There is no downside to using lithium batteries. Long battery life, extreme durability and better night pictures. You will be happy you did.
Start at $9.95
- SD cards store your pictures and videos for easy removal. We give you a free SD card with the Force 10, but most people use a second card. If you have two cards, you can swap them out when you retrieve the pictures.
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Trailcampro's 2 Year Warranty | 90 day Return Policy
Trailcampro 90 Day Return | 2 Year Exclusive Warranty Details
If you purchased your trail camera from us (Trailcampro.com), here are the following warranty stipulations. If you purchased from another retailer, we recommend contacting that retailer or the manufacturer of that product for their warranty details.
If You Purchase From Trailcampro.com
We attempted to make our return policy and 2-year exclusive warranty as simple as possible. However, there are a few stipulations.
90 Day Returns
You may return or exchange anything purchased from Trailcampro for a full 90 days from the date of purchase. Please use the items as you normally would and much as you like subject to the rules below.
Our return policy lets you field test products, at no risk to you!
- Buyer's remorse? Return the camera to us for a full refund (minus shipping).
- Purchased the wrong camera? We will ship you the right camera.
- Something wrong with the camera you received? We will replace it at no cost to you.
90 Day Return Policy Rules:
- 90 days from date of purchase.
- In order to receive a full refund, items must be returned with their original packaging (including UPC code) and all contents
- Cameras or products must be returned in their original condition. You cannot write on the cameras, paint them or deface them in any way. This completely voids the warranty with both us and the specific manufacturer.
- If you purchased one of our "Package Deals" and only return part of the package, we will refund the items full price minus the package discount.
- Orders with quantities of 5 or more are not eligible for a refund or exchange. They are still eligible for warranty replacement.
- There are no returns on used cameras or cameras that clearly state "No Returns"
- If you are returning for a refund, you are responsible for return shipping. Your refund amount will be minus the cost of the initial shipping to you.
2 Year Warranty
We strive to make our customer experience superior to anything available. Traditional warranties only last a year and must be processed directly through the manufacturer. This process usually involves frustrating minutes on hold with call centers and oftentimes weeks, if not months of down time waiting for your replacement product. We process our warranties in-house and expedite the replacement process. When you call Trailcampro you'll speak directly with an expert who will immediately identify the problem and offer a solution.
2 Year Exclusive Warranty Details:
- Warranty starts from the time of purchase and continues for a full 2 years.
- Replacement cameras receive the remainder of the 2-year warranty leftover from the original purchase.
- Warranty is only valid for full retail priced orders (quantity discounts void our 2-year warranty). Discounted items still receive the manufacturer warranty. Price matches void the 2-year warranty as well.
- If your defective camera has been discontinued, we will exchange it for a similarly priced item to your liking.
- If you have a 3G cellular trail camera, it is not considered manufacturer defect if you lose 3G reception in your area.
- Used cameras do not apply for our 2-year warranty
- Cameras cannot be marked on, damaged, or defaced in any way. Warranty is for manufacturer defect only. Defect does not include damage, whether intentional or not.
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