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Intro
The K&F Concept 4K 48MP WiFi Trail Camera, designed for wildlife monitoring, includes WiFi and Bluetooth for remote operation within a 10-meter range. It records 4K .avi videos at 10fps (frames per second) using H.264 encoding and captures 48MP still photos. The camera is equipped with 34 940nm infrared no-glow LEDs. The camera has a 0.2-second trigger speed, a 90-degree wide-angle lens, a 120-degree detection angle, and provides up to 80-foot triggering distance. It is IP66 waterproof rated and comes with a strap, camera mounting equipment, eight AA batteries, and a 64GB SD card.
Pros
- Batteries & Memory Card Included
- Adjustable Mount
- WiFi Connection
Cons
- Slow Trigger
- Poor Image Quality
- Not Lockable
Camera Setup
The setup of the K&F Concept 4K 48MP WiFi Trail Camera is straightforward. The camera comes with a pre-installed 64GB memory card and includes batteries. The intuitive user interface features a well-lit display with clearly marked and user-friendly buttons.
Camera Ratings
Detection Range: 8/20
In a two-camera test for the K&F Concept game camera, the detection range was inconsistent, and most triggering occurred when animals were very close to the camera.
Speed: 3/10
The trigger speed is also unpredictable. This issue is compounded by a mismatch between the camera's 90-degree lens and a 120-degree detection angle, leading to premature triggering before animals enter the frame. This discrepancy suggests a potential design compromise to offset slower trigger response times.
Accuracy: 5/10
As mentioned above, there have been frequent occurrences of the camera activating outside its visual field. Another issue is that nightime images are so poorly lit that we can't tell if an animal is in the picture, as the videos are too dark.
Battery Life: 4/10
Daylight Images: 5/10
Daytime images are of acceptable quality. The colors are realistic with good saturation. We have noticed the lens will fog up easily on rainy days.
Lowlight Images: 3/10
Lowlight images are incredibly grainy and out of focus.
Night Images: 2/10
The K&F Concept game camera's nighttime images are poorly lit at night, leading to grainy and underexposed footage. The lighting is concentrated but insufficient in the center of the image, with the edges remaining completely dark. To assess the video quality accurately, original video files have been added to the 'Originals' section. This is in addition to the sample footage that is somewhat improved by video editing software. It is recommended to download and assess these files to completely understand the camera's nighttime performance.
Design: 4/20
The K&F Concept game camera features a design that allows it to blend into its surroundings, and the front design is quite different from most trail cams. The arrangement of LED diodes in a circular pattern around the lens may contribute to the round-shaped flash output and the under-lit corners and edges.
The camera's locking latches are small but adequate. The adjustable mount is made of plastic, feels flimsy, and does not provide stable support, especially when the camera is angled downwards. The camera lacks a Python cable lock feature, raising questions about the effectiveness of the provided padlock option for the camera compartment, given the ease of removing the entire unit.
Verdict: 34/100
The K&F Concept 4K 48MP WiFi Trail Camera, while easy to set up and featuring WiFi connectivity, exhibits significant performance issues. Its inconsistent detection range, often only activating for close-range subjects, is a considerable drawback.
The camera's trigger speed is unpredictable, and the mismatch between its lens and detection angle leads to premature triggering and missing crucial shots. Nighttime and lowlight images are severely compromised by poor lighting and graininess.
Although unique and blending well with the environment, the design is undermined by its unstable and insecure mounting. Considering these critical flaws, the camera is not recommended, especially for tasks like detailed wildlife monitoring or professional photography.
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Specs
Official specs from the manufacturer.- Name:
- K&F Concept WiFi Trail Camera
- Manufacturer:
- K&F Concept
- Model:
- KF35 127S1/CG14
- Model Year:
- 2023
- Series:
- K&F Concept
- Flash Type:
- No-Glow IR
- Max Pixels:
- 48
- Max Video:
- 4000p
- No. of Sensors:
- 1
- Detection Range:
- 80 ft
- Flash Range:
- 65 ft
- Field of View:
- 90 degrees
- Trigger Speed:
- 0.20 second
- Min Delay:
- 2 seconds
- Max Delay:
- 60 minutes
- Max Card Size:
- 128 GB
- Cellular/Mobile:
- No
- WiFi:
- Yes
- Bluetooth:
- No
- Live View:
- No
- MSRP:
- $79.99
- Warranty:
- 12 months
- Country of Origin:
- China
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All original trail camera videos are edited and compressed with professional video software before being posted on our website. This process often dramatically improves the quality of the videos. As this could be misleading, below, you can find original files that were not altered, compressed, or manipulated in any way by our video software.
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