For the money ($39.99 at 'limited time sale' pricing) it's not a bad camera, although, being my first trail cam, I don't have an adequate basis for comparison. Menu navigation, and general operation is straightforward. Video quality is good. However, there are several downsides to be aware of, roughly in increasing order of importance.- It would be a nice touch for those of us with short fingernails to have shallow reliefs molded into the battery compartment at the positive terminals to aid in cell removal. I had to pry them out with a small screwdriver.- Based on how their gaze lingers on the camera I'm fairly certain deer are aware of the IR lighting array.- The temperature sensor is strongly affected by camera activity. Reported temperature matched the 25°F outside air at the start of the first recording, but after approximately 15 minutes the camera was regularly recording 51-53°F, and up to 55°F, or about a 30°F rise. Temperature rise is about 7°F after the first three minutes of video recording.- The 1/4-20 mount is a threaded brass insert pressed into a 0.470" diameter x 0.24" long boss at the bottom of the camera body. This isn't optimal for two reasons: 1. It presents only about 0.124 square inches of clamping surface making it necessary to crank down on it quite a bit to keep the camera from rotating. 2. There isn't much of a radius at the boss-to-body interface, meaning stresses will be concentrated there, and increase the chances of it snapping off. The amount of pressure here can be considerable, for instance, 10 pounds of clamping force across 0.124 square inches of surface equates to about 80 PSI.- Switching from test to automatic operation initiates a 15 second delay to allow time to close the camera and get out of the way, but isn't nearly enough, at least in my case, to do these things. Having this offset time increased, or selectable by the user as a menued option in future versions would be desirable.- A viewfinder at the top of the camera body similar to those found on older non-SLR film cameras would go a long way in improving the ability to aim to camera properly.- It eats AA cells like candy, particularly when operated at night and at the lower edge of their temperature rating. This wasn't unexpected in that during the evening of its first trial, air temperature was hovering between 5 and 10°F, and such low temperatures degrade battery capacity to 55% to 60% of their nominal rating. What was unexpected was the rapid onset of degraded operation. After collecting 15 minutes of video at the 1 minute per video setting, the remainder of the video captures grew progressively shorter until only 1 to 2 seconds of video was recorded per triggering. Installed (8) cells for the next evening with the same overall results, except for getting roughly twice the 'footage' before the battery conservation algorithm kicked in.Checked the battery cells afterwards to find they had dropped to about 1.34 volts open-circuit, 1.24V across a 4 ohm load, and remained in what is generally accepted to be a 'good' range. For comparison, cells in my Maglight are into the middle of the tester's yellow 'low' range, still provide acceptable operation, and measure 1.24V open-circuit, and 0.973V under a 4 ohm load.Set up my bench power supply to 6.8VDC (the open circuit voltage I measured across four factory-fresh, series connected Duracell Coppertop AA cells) and checked camera current demand at 70°F room temperature.110 ma Welcome screen165 ma MSDC file transfer mode at idle180 ma During menu operations195 ma MSDC mode during USB file transfer220 ma to 250 ma. When recording with sufficient ambient light to forego IR LED array activation.800 ma to 820 ma. Recording with IR LED array active.A current demand of 800 ma is quite high, and even top tier alkaline cells aren't long up to the task.Having no desire to build a collection of partially discharged AA cells that are perfectly fine for other purposes but not the HT-10, and knowing the camera's current consumption profile, I purchased from Amazon a 6V, 12 Ah sealed lead acid battery (Mightymax part# ML12-6), a 3.5mm x 1.35 mm power connector cable, an inexpensive Eiechip digital volt-amp panel meter, a weatherproof pushbutton switch (part# KP-107) in order to turn off the meter display (which pulls 20 mA when active), fashioned a waterproof enclosure from an empty Bauducco's wafer container, thermally insulating the battery with Styrofoam packaging scraps, screwed several pieces of salvaged wood together to serve as a base, and strapped an old Targus camera tripod onto it.It's an ungainly slap-dash affair, but gets the job done. Collected 81, 3 minute long 1920x1080P videos over the course of 20 hours (20.25% duty cycle), from 19:28 hours in the early evening to 15:26 hours mid-afternoon the following day, from a fully charged open circuit battery voltage of 6.7 VDC to an ending voltage of 6.4 VDC.Full recharge was obtained after 3.5 hours at 7.10V.

These cameras are great value for money. They have excellent trigger speed and good quality, and at this price, it is not a big deal if a bear eats one. I also like the fact that they come with batteries and memory cards. We will use these for a camera survey on about 3,000 acres of land, and I expect good results.They are easy to set up and intuitive.

I've had this one day and I already love it. This is my first trail cam; I wanted to see what's been visiting our yard and making tunnels in the snow piles. At first the setup seemed confusing but in reality it is incredibly easy to understand. It takes great pictures too! It seems to be of excellent quality for the money, and well-designed. I haven;t tested any Wi-fi connectivity, but the speed of setup was excellent as well. TIP: The 4 batteries that come with the device go in the bottom section of the battery holder (as shown in my pic). You can use 8 batteries but that's not necessary. Right out of the box, this is set for a medium sensitivity level. I'm trying to capture images of smaller animals, so I think I need to choose high sensitivity next time. I managed to capture loads of pics of me shoveling snow, lol.

We have holes in our backyard and wanted to know what animal is responsible for it. The batteries work for a long time, it is very easy to set up and the instructions manual is very specific. The picture quality is great, the night vision is very good. It comes with a SD card and batteries. 10/10

I recently purchased the RIGDOO trail camera, and it has exceeded every expectation I had. From the moment you pick it up, you can tell it’s built to handle the elements—featuring a robust, weatherproof casing that gives me full confidence it’ll stand up to rain, snow, or anything in between.Straightforward Setup:Setting up the RIGDOO trail camera took no time at all. The menu is user-friendly, and the instructions are clear, so you can have the camera configured to your preferences within minutes—no tech expertise necessary.Outstanding Image & Video Quality:What truly sets this camera apart is its image and video clarity. Daytime shots are crisp and detailed, capturing not just the wildlife but also the subtle changes in the surrounding environment. Nighttime images benefit from strong infrared illumination that doesn’t scare animals away, providing well-lit, vivid footage even in complete darkness.Top-Notch Motion Detection:The motion sensor accurately detects even small movements without getting bogged down by false triggers. Its quick trigger speed ensures you never miss those fleeting moments when animals wander into view.Impressive Battery Life:Battery life is typically a big concern with trail cameras, but RIGDOO has nailed it. After several weeks in various weather conditions, the battery level remains strong—so there’s less time spent on battery swaps and more time spent enjoying the footage.Durable, All-Weather Design:I’ve put the camera through its paces in heavy rain and snow, and it keeps on performing as if it’s brand new. The protective casing is clearly designed to handle rough conditions, and you can feel confident leaving it out for extended periods.

The camera works awesome. I'm happy with it. I completed the warranty as instructed and I get an email, written personally from someone. They need to honor the warranty information I completed, nothing else, no prizes, no gift cards.