BolyGuard BG662-D 45/100

Camera Setup

The camera features a large, bright screen that makes it easy to navigate menus, adjust settings, and review captured images and videos in the field. This enhances user experience and simplifies camera operation.

Detection Range: 8/20

Speed: 1/10

Let's talk about trigger speed, a critical factor for any trail camera, and unfortunately, the Boly BG662-D Trail Camera left us wanting.  

We put this camera through its paces, testing it in various scenarios and sensitivity settings, and the results were consistently disappointing.  

Whether in video or photo mode, the trigger speed was noticeably sluggish, often missing crucial moments of animal activity.

In photo mode, things got even more frustrating. The camera's burst mode is limited to a mere three shots, with noticeable pauses between each frame. 

Imagine trying to capture a deer bounding through the woods - with this camera, you'd likely end up with a single shot or, worse, an empty frame where the deer once was. 

Even when we cranked the sensitivity to its highest setting and used the "instant" trigger delay option, there was still a frustrating lag, resulting in incomplete or missed sequences of animal movement.  

This slow trigger response is a major drawback for a camera designed to capture fleeting wildlife moments.

Accuracy: 5/10

Accuracy is another area where the Boly BG662-D Trail Camera fell short of our expectations. To be blunt, it was tough to determine whether the camera was genuinely mistriggering or simply reacting at a glacial pace. You see, a whopping 95% of the images we captured were completely empty – no animals, no action, just a vacant scene.

Battery Life: 9/10

Design: 6/20

At first glance, the Boly BG662-D makes a solid impression. The camera feels robust and durable, with a textured camouflage casing that seems ready to tackle the elements. 

However, a closer look reveals some design quirks that might hinder its effectiveness in the field.

The camouflage pattern, while well-intentioned, features a stark contrast between dark and light colors, making it less than ideal for blending seamlessly into various environments. 

And here's a head-scratcher: the infrared LEDs, designed for low-glow night vision, are extremely prominent. 

This could spook wildlife or even alert unwanted visitors to the camera's presence, defeating the purpose of discreet surveillance.

On the plus side, the camera features a 2-inch color LCD screen that is a joy to use and provides a clear and user-friendly interface for on-site configuration and reviewing captured footage, even in bright sunlight.

The sturdy latch mechanism adds to the camera's robust feel, but there's a catch - the padlock loop is incredibly tiny! 

This limits your security options, as it's nearly impossible to thread a substantial padlock through that miniature loop. 

In fact, we worried about snapping the loop entirely when trying to use a larger lock.

To its credit, the Boly BG662-D includes a loop for a standard Python cable lock, offering some flexibility for securing the camera to trees or posts. 

While the textured grips and pronounced strap grooves are thoughtful additions, the LEDs' visibility and the locking mechanism's limitations make us question the Boly BG662-D's suitability for truly covert operations in demanding wildlife environments.