Tactacam Reveal X-Pro 66/100

Camera Setup

The well-illuminated screen and generously sized buttons simplify the initial setup of the Tactacam Reveal Pro-X trail camera. However, it's worth noting that registering a new camera through the mobile app necessitates a separate process, and subscription payments must be completed on their website. While some basic settings are accessible directly through the camera, additional configuration options are exclusively accessible through the mobile app. Users have the flexibility to choose from the included AT&T and Verizon SIM cards for connectivity. It's worth noting that the X-Pro supports standard-sized SD memory cards, albeit with a maximum capacity limit of 32GB.

Detection Range: 8/20

We have tested our Reveal Pro-X trail camera at two distinct locations, and unfortunately, we've consistently experienced underwhelming results in terms of its detection range. Despite the manufacturer's rating of an 80-foot detection range for the camera, we have been unable to capture any activity beyond the 30-40-foot range. The camera provides motion sensitivity settings ranging from 0 to 9. Currently, our camera is configured at level 8. We previously experimented with level 9, but this resulted in a notable uptick in false triggers without a significant enhancement in the detection range.

Speed: 3/10

The trigger speed of the Reveal Pro-X has proven to be a significant drawback. Often, animals are on the verge of exiting or have already entirely left the camera's field of view before recording begins. While such issues are commonly associated with smaller game animals like foxes or coyotes, we have observed similar challenges even with larger animals such as elk.

Accuracy: 9/10

As previously noted, false triggers only occurred when the camera was set to its maximum sensitivity level of 9. In other cases, the Reveal Pro-X game camera exhibits relatively accurate triggering, with a minimal occurrence of false triggers.

Battery Life: 8/10

12 AA batteries power the Reveal X-Pro, and based on our extensive multi-month testing, it exhibits excellent battery life. This is particularly impressive given that it's a game camera equipped with a mobile connection and, during our testing, would send two test pictures daily. While some users may be disappointed by the absence of video transfers, it's worth noting that refraining from sending large video files through cyberspace does contribute significantly to preserving battery life. Furthermore, the X-Pro is compatible with lithium and rechargeable Ni-Mh batteries. Additionally, users have the option to power the X-Pro using a solar power unit or a specialized rechargeable lithium power pack provided by the manufacturer.

Design: 14/20

The Reveal X-Pro stands out as a well-designed game camera that excels in both ease of setup and usability. Both the phone app and web app are aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly, ranking among the best we've encountered. The cellular antenna is somewhat sizable but delivers excellent mobile connectivity, particularly in our high mountain setting, where we often encounter connectivity issues. We've also chosen to utilize one of the manufacturer's offered security boxes as an added security measure. This has proven effective in deterring both bears and two-legged predators from tampering with or attempting to steal our camera when secured with a box and a Python cable lock.