Two New Micro Cam Game Cameras from Wildgame Innovations
Russ Chastain 09.05.19
Wildgame Innovations is claiming they have “the most advanced trail camera technology,” and I have to say it looks pretty good. What they’re offering are two tiny “Micro Cam” game cameras that pack a passel of features into a small package. This makes them easier to carry — and less-detectable by potential camera thieves.
The Micro Cam’s magnetic ball mount looks very convenient.
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The two new cameras are only 3″x3″x2″, which is very small and really nice when you’re carrying them in and out — and when you wish to hide them from crooks.
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Here’s what they have to say:
Easy to use and simple to mount, both the Shadow™ Micro Cam and the Shadow™ Micro Cam Lightsout™ deliver amazing 16-megapixel images and HD 720p videos.
Both units feature Wildgame Innovations’ own Adaptive Illumination™ technology, which determines how far away game is from the unit and automatically adjusts the camera’s image exposure setting accordingly to get the perfect shot.
These units easily mount to a tree, fence post, or other surface thanks to Wildgame Innovations’ proprietary magnetic ball mounting bracket. In addition, these cameras operate virtually silent thanks to Wildgame Innovations’ Silent Shield™ technology. Photographs and videos are tagged with three display stamps: Time/Date, Location, and Moon Phase.
The Shadow™ Micro Cam is outfitted with high-intensity infrared LEDs, while the Shadow™ Micro Cam Lightsout™ uses both invisible black infrared LEDs and the Lightsout™ invisible infrared LED flash.
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Specs Common to Both Models
- Unique micro shape reduces footprint for easier concealment
- Dimensions 3 in. x 3 in. x 2 in.
- Adaptive Illumination™ adjusts based on distance to target
- Exposure control settings for improved clarity
- HD photo and 720p video capabilities
- Silent Shield™ technology keeps operation quiet
- Multi-layer dot matrix LCD for easy programming
- Backlit display for improved visibility in low light
- Up to 32GB SD Card, and uses 4 AA Batteries (not included)
- Adjustable mounting strap included
- Battery life: up to 6 months
- Aspect ratio: Regular (4:3) or wide angle (16:9)
- Photo stamps: Time/Date, Location, Moon Phase
These cameras both offer “exclusive integration” with the HuntStand hunting app.
Illumination range for the standard Micro Cam is 80 feet; the Lightsout version says 75 feet. According to online user reviews, they only take one photo per trigger.
The Micro Cam’s MSRP is $99.99, while the “Lightsout” version’s MSRP is $109.99. They say the Lightsout version “remains unseen with Lightsout™ invisible infrared LED flash.”
