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Review
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Author: John R. - Senior Editor & Wildlife Photography Expert
Intro
The Spec Ops Elite HP5 from Browning Trail Cameras can take 24-megapixel photos and 1080P HD videos with sound. Daytime photos and videos are full color, but nighttime images are black and white and limited to only 20 seconds. In addition, the Elite HP5 camera is equipped with invisible RADIANT 5 nighttime illumination, a blazingly fast 0.1 seconds trigger, a 2-inch color screen for easy setup, and up to 100 ft. motion detection range. Unfortunately, the camera lacks door latch security, and a correctly fitting security box is also currently unavailable from the manufacturer. The Spec Ops Elite HP5 trail cam is powered by eight AA batteries and is compatible with NiMH rechargeable batteries. Like all Browning cameras, the HP5 can accept up to 512 GB SDXC memory cards.
Browning Spec Ops HP5
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Box
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Box Side
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Box Back
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Box Side 2
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Front View
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Latch View
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Back View
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Side View
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Screen View
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Open View
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Memory Card Slot
Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 - Strap
Pros
Cons
Camera Ratings
Detection Range: 15/20
Speed: 6/10
Two Western Coyotes
Mule Deer Doe
Accuracy: 3/10
False Trigger
False Trigger 2
False Trigger Sample 3
False Trigger Sample 4
Battery Life: 7/10
Daylight Images: 9/10
Three Young Elk Bulls
Young Elk Bull
Two Coyotes
Spruce Grouse
Western Coyote
Lowlight Images: 7/10
Two Mule Deer Bucks
Early Morning Elk Bull
Night Images: 8/10
Bull Elk Checking Out Trail Cam
Bobcat at night
Young Fox Pup
American Marten
Mule deer buck at night
Elk cow at night
Design: 12/20
Verdict: 67/100
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User Reviews
Feb. 23, 2023, 11:41 a.m.
Anonymous
7/10
False Trigger 4 example shows at least two mice in the back! So no false trigger, but very high sensitivity!
Trailcam.org Response: Good catch, and thanks for pointing it out! In two months span, this camera took close to two thousand videos. 98% of those videos were false triggers caused by wind and moving grass. We randomly picked a few false trigger videos; one just happened to have a tiny mouse. As you can see, the first three samples have no mice, yet the cam was triggered. We have multiple of these units and thousands of false trigger samples. It's a good camera, but once the temperatures rise above 70F, the faulty trigger issue is out of control.
Aug. 11, 2023, 8:44 p.m.
Bogman
5/10
As all other trail cam retailers, and even the manufacturers, you are advertising an grossly inflated resolution (24Mp!). The actual resolution of the camera is the resolution of the sensor: 4 Mp. Period.
Aug. 11, 2023, 8:48 p.m.
Bogman
5/10
The actual resolution of the camera is the resolution of the sensor: 4 Mp. Period.
Dec. 5, 2024, 11:21 p.m.
jack
3/10
0-7ft is out of focus (Recon Force Elite HP5 tac sharp beyond 4ft). Great battery life vs the Recon Force. Audio hiss. Perfect colors. Operation is seamless. Love 1080@60fps. Edge distortion. Poor nite video compared to Recon Force Elite.