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GardePro E5S

  • Budget
  • No-glow

A standalone (no Wi-Fi) GardePro with a 940nm no-glow flash, three PIR sensors and a claimed 0.1s trigger and 0.5s recovery. It is very similar to the A3S but uses a standard CMOS sensor rather than a Starvis one.

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Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • Claimed 0.1s trigger and 0.5s recovery
  • 940nm no-glow IR
  • Long claimed 100ft detection and flash range
  • Bursts of 1–5 photos; f/1.6 lens

Weaknesses

  • No wireless file access
  • The photo resolution is upscaled
  • Video limited to 1296p

Who it suits

The research we draw on points to: badgers and foxes, deer, budget, beginners.

What reviewers found

We haven’t found a published review of this camera yet, so this spec profile relies on the manufacturer’s specifications. If you know of an independent review, tell us.

Full specifications

From the manufacturer. “Not published” means we couldn’t find the figure in the maker’s own information.

Brand
GardePro
Model
E5S
Year launched
2023
Price band (our label)
Budget
Photo resolution
64 MP (Interpolated: the maker states only 'CMOS' and doesn't give the native sensor resolution)
Video
1296p (frame rate not stated)
Trigger speed
0.1 s
Detection range (PIR)
30 m
Night vision
No-glow infrared
Night illumination range
30 m
Power
8×AA or 12V DC input
Battery life (maker’s claim)
Not published
Storage
Full-size SD/SDHC/SDXC up to 512GB
Connectivity
None stated (saves to card)
Solar
No
Weatherproofing
IP66
Viewing screen
2.4in
Dimensions
Not published
Weight
Not published

Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Specifications and findings come from:

  1. GardePro: E5S product page (gardepro.com)
  2. cdn.shopify.com (cdn.shopify.com)
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