Bushnell Core DS-4K No Glow 82/100

Review

Published: July 26, 2022

Updated: September 21, 2022

Intro

Pros

• Invisible No-Glow Flash
• Two Image Sensors
• 4K Videos
• Two (2) Year Warranty

Cons

• Expensive
• 15 Seconds Max Night Videos
• Inconsistent Lowlight Images
• Wind Noise Sound Sensitivity

Camera Ratings

Detection Range: 16/20

The Bushnell CORE DS-4K detection range is listed at 80 feet, and we have achieved those ranges. 

Speed: 10/10

The trigger speed is almost instant at only 0.15 seconds and is definitely one of the best we have seen.

Accuracy: 9/10

The CORE DS-4K has four sensitivity options. Low, Medium, High, and Auto. The Auto option will automatically adjust based on the outside temperature. We are using the Auto option, and the camera has had very few false triggers.

Battery Life: 10/10

Our cameras are deployed high in the Rockies, so we don't use feeders, deer licks, or attractants. But since the DS-4K cam has an excellent battery life reputation, we have used a deer lick to speed up our test. On the first set of lithium batteries, the camera recorded 3,251 ten-second videos and took 571 pictures. The batteries lasted almost three months. Very impressive, especially considering the Bushnell CORE DS-4K camera only uses six AA batteries.

Design: 16/20

The Bushnell CORE DS-4K trail camera is well designed, well-balanced, and 4K HD video capable no-glow camera. The 70 degrees Filed-of-View provide a wide-lense view without too much distortion. The camo design is somewhat light but still easy to conceal. The CORE DS-4K camera can be secured with a standard Python cable lock, but the door latch does require an additional padlock. While not the largest, the 1.5-inch screen is bright, and the settings are easy to understand, even for a novice user. Extra props to Bushnell for the very detailed user manual. Probably the best we have seen. The included strap has a metal buckle and is of good quality. 

Verdict: 82/100

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Specs

Name

Bushnell Core DS-4K No Glow

Manufacturer

Bushnell

Model

119987C

Model Year

2021

Series

CORE

Flash Type

No-Glow IR

Max Pixels

32

Max Video

4000p

No. of Sensors

1

Detection Range

80 ft

Flash Range

120 ft

Field of View

70 degrees

Trigger Speed

0.15 second

Min Delay

1 seconds

Max Delay

60 minutes

Max Card Size

512 GB

Wireless

No

Wifi

No

MSRP

$199.99

Warranty

24 months

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