Guides
Guides by topic
Plain-English guides to choosing, setting up and using a trail camera — researched from official bodies, wildlife organisations and manufacturers, with sources on every guide.
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Choosing a camera 2 guides
What the specifications mean, which features matter for what you want to film, and how to compare cameras.
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Setting up & settings 4 guides
Getting a camera working well: settings for wildlife, placement, night-time infrared and getting clips off the card.
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Watching wildlife 3 guides
Filming hedgehogs, badgers, foxes, birds and other wildlife without disturbing them.
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Security, privacy & the law 3 guides
Using a trail camera for security, filming near neighbours or public places, data protection and wildlife law.
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Batteries, cards & accessories 4 guides
Batteries, SD cards, mounts, locks, solar panels and 4G SIMs.