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Review
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Author: John R. - Senior Editor & Wildlife Photography Expert
Intro
The Moultrie M8000 Game Camera is a part of the M-Series of cameras, which offers high performance, superior image quality, and advanced features. This compact camera features a 20 MP image resolution, 0.3-second trigger speed, 80-foot detection, and 100-foot flash range. The camera also boasts a long-range infrared flash and the ILLUMI-NIGHT 2 sensor for bright and clear nighttime images. It operates on 8 AA batteries and can take up to 19,000 pictures. In addition, the M8000 records Full HD video and is fully compatible with Moultrie Mobile's MV2 and MA2 cellular field modems. The camera's no-glow infrared flash captures nighttime images up to 80 feet away without alerting the game or intruders. It also extends the flash range by 20 to 30 feet over A-series models. The M-Series cameras are ideal for trails, rub and scrape lines, and anywhere deer are on the move. The camera's video recording capability can show animals interacting in their natural environment. In addition, its fast trigger speeds and high-resolution images are perfect for capturing the movement of trophy bucks and predators. The M-Series cameras run on 8 AA batteries and come with a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase with valid proof of purchase from an authorized Moultrie dealer.
Pros
- Far-Reaching Detection Range
- Excellent Locking Design
- Two Year Warranty
Cons
- Mediocre Lowlight Images
- Poor Battery Life in Video Mode
- Visible Flash
Camera Ratings
Detection Range: 18/20
Speed: 8/10
Accuracy: 7/10
Battery Life: 6/10
Daylight Images: 8/10
Lowlight Images: 7/10
Night Images: 7/10
Design: 16/20
Verdict: 77/100
The M-8000 and its no-glow twin M-8000i game cams have been some of our most dependable and favorite cameras for many years. The super fast, super accurate, and far-reaching detection range made this game camera stand out. In addition, until today, this camera has the best cable-lock security design. Swapping memory cards and batteries are convenient and easy, as you don't have to remove the cable lock completely. Instead, you just loosen it up. The only downside is the battery life when in video mode. One of our cams lasted over two years when in photo mode and equipped with lithium batteries. Unfortunately, Moultrie discontinued the M-Line, and the current non-cellular offerings from this manufacturer are far from the quality of this trail camera.
Buying Options:
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Specs
Official specs from the manufacturer.- Name:
- Moultrie M-8000
- Manufacturer:
- Moultrie
- Model:
- MCG-13331
- Model Year:
- 2019
- Series:
- M Series
- Flash Type:
- Low-Glow IR
- Max Pixels:
- 20
- Max Video:
- 1080p
- No. of Sensors:
- 1
- Detection Range:
- 80 ft
- Flash Range:
- 80 ft
- Field of View:
- 40 degrees
- Trigger Speed:
- 0.30 second
- Min Delay:
- 1 seconds
- Max Delay:
- 60 minutes
- Max Card Size:
- 64 GB
- Cellular/Mobile:
- No
- WiFi:
- No
- Bluetooth:
- No
- Live View:
- No
- MSRP:
- $149.99
- Warranty:
- 24 months
- Country of Origin:
- N/A