Gardepro T5WF White Flash Trail Camera
We can confidently say this is the best white LED trail camera we have ever reviewed. It has excellent picture quality, long battery life, solid detection speeds, and is easy to program. If you are looking for a top-notch white flash trail camera, this is a no-brainer. - TCP Staff
Model # t5wf
Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:
93/100
Gardepro T5WF Trail Camera Review
Pros
- Awesome battery life, especially for a white flash camera
- 100 ft flash range
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy programming
Cons
- We're still looking
Photo resolution: 32 mpxl (interpolated)
Video resolution: 1920 x 1080
Flash Type: White Flash
Picture quality far exceeds any reasonable expectation we had for this trail camera. The clarity is outstanding, it stops motion well, and the color is realistic. Night pictures are well-illuminated, clear, and impressive on all fronts. This is exactly what we look for in a trail camera.
Once again, video quality is superb on all fronts. Color, clarity, and even flash range at night should impress you.
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 you receive from us) or 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.
Picture & Video Resting Power (on): 0.51 mW
Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 1.3Ws | 2.5 Ws
Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 16.1 Ws | 31.9 Ws
Here are your best battery options:
Trailcampro Choice:
If this camera were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, it would last 16.1 months in the field - per charge - on a set of batteries.
If this camera were to take 15-day and 15-night videos every 24 hours, it would last 3.8 months in the field - per charge - on a set of 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 24.4 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 5.7 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.
Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.54 s. | 1.5 s.
Video Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.94 s. | 2.3 s.
Detection Range & Angle: 100 ft. @ 47.3° detection angle (58° field of view)
The T5WF has seen some nice speed improvements that have moved it into the middle of the pack for detection circuitry. This is not the fastest trail camera on the market, but it is easily fast enough for most trailcam setups and boasts a 100 ft. detection range.
Dimensions: 6" x 4.5" x 3"
Battery Type: 8 AA
External Battery Jack: 12-volt
SD Card Size: Full size, Up to 512GB
Case Design
The case design is simple and intuitive. There have been improvements to the latch design, it is now beefier and easier to open than older Gardepro's. The weatherproof seal has seen some minor improvements as well.
The camera has a tripod mount on the bottom of the case but it does not have one on the back
The batteries are snuggly held in a covered battery compartment on the inside of the camera. The camera has a super handy internal viewer that allows for picture viewing and for easy programming.
Camera Setup
Programming is done on the internal picture viewer and the screen makes reading all the options incredibly easy. It has all the popular options like hybrid mode, photo burst, pir sensitivity, timelapse, and programmable start/stop time. Overall, the setup is very easy and intuitive.
Durability
We have no current concerns over durability and expect the Gardepro T5WF to last 2-3 years in the field. As this is a new camera for us, we will keep a close eye on warranty rates and update this review if anything changes.
Keep in mind, our 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 (?).
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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: 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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