Trail Camera Review The GardePro T5NG Pro is a No Glow trail camera with a top-notch Sony CMOS sensor. Pictures and videos are best in class, and the flash reaches out well past 100 ft. Compared to the T5NG model, improvements include a much better case design, including teeth for placement, and a 1/4 x 20 mount on the back. It's hard to believe this Gardepro trail camera is only $99.95 - TCP Staff Model # T5NG-Pro | GardePro T5NG Pro Manual Trailcampro Comprehensive Score: 91/100 Picture Quality: 87/100 48 Mpxl Photos (interpolated) | 1296p Video Resolution Battery Life: 29.8 Months (pics) | 6 Months (videos) Using 35 pics day + night | Using 15 vids day + night Trigger Speed & Detection: 88/100 Trigger & Recovery: 0.51 s. - 1.4 s. (Pictures) | 0.88 s. - 2.3 s. (Videos) | 120 ft. Range Quality of Design: 90/100 8 AA Batteries | 12-volt External Battery Jack | Internal Viewer Review Pros Great seal Easy latch Long detection range Fantastic battery life Easy programming Time Lapse Hybrid Mode PIR Sensitivity Operational hours Password Cons No hole to lock the latch Be Wary Of Megapixel Ratings Megapixel ratings for trail cameras seem to increase more & more every year. In reality, the native resolution of 99% of all trail cameras is 5 megapixels or less. Manufacturers artificially inflate megapixel ratings for advertising purposes through a process called interpolation. Interpolated photos are enhanced by software to mimic the file size of a higher megapixel photo, but seldom offer additional clarity or resolution. The result is an exponentially larger file size photo which takes longer to load and slows down the speed of your camera. We always program our cameras to capture photos at the image sensor's native resolution. This allows our cameras to operate as efficiently as possible and store more photos to memory. With shorter load times, this also allows us to review photos at a much quicker pace. Picture Quality: 87/100 Photo resolution: 48 mpxl (interpolated) Video resolution: 1296p Flash Type: No Glow Battery Life: 100/100 Picture & Video Resting Power (on): 0.55 mW Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 1.2 Ws | 1.6 Ws Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 15.8 Ws | 29.0 Ws Here are your best battery options: Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries If the GardePro T5NG Pro were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 19.8 months in the field - per charge - on a set of XTAR Rechargeable Lithium AA batteries. There are a number of benefits to these batteries: Up to 1,000 charges Consistent 1.5 volt operation Charges with the included USB cable charger Eco-friendly (less batteries in a landfill) Batteries pay for themselves after 2-3 charges Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium If the GardePro T5NG Pro were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 29.8 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. Video Mode If this camera were to take 15 day and 15 night videos every 24 hours, it would last 6 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. Ultimate Lithium batteries are the longest-lasting battery choice due to their incredible consistency and capacity. We've loved these batteries for a long time. However, in recent years they have become cost prohibitive and forced us to seek out a more affordable, eco-friendly option. Detection Circuit: 88/100 Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.51 s. | 1.4 s. Video Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.88 s. | 2.3 s. Detection Range & Angle: 120 ft @ 47.6° detection angle (56.5° f.o.v.) Quality of Design: 90/100 Dimensions: 5.75"x 4.5" x 2.75" Battery Type: 8 AA External Battery Jack: 12-v SD Card Size: Up to 512 GB (Recommend SanDisk 32GB Class 10) Country of Origin: China Video Format: MP4 or MOV Case Design The case design is simple and intuitive. The latch design makes the camera easy to open and close. The weatherproof seal was also enhanced. The camera has a 1/4 x 20 tripod mount on the bottom and the back of the case. There are teeth on the back of the case to ensure a firm grip on what the camera is mounted to. The batteries are held snuggly in a covered battery compartment inside the camera. A handy internal viewer allows for picture viewing and easy programming. Camera Setup Programming is performed on the internal picture viewer with easy to read screen options. The buttons are very large and easy to select. The T5NG Pro offers all popular settings such as hybrid mode, photo burst, PIR sensitivity, time-lapse, and programmable start/stop time. Overall, the setup is very simple and intuitive. Durability The vast majority of consumer-grade trail cameras are inexpensive, imported devices exposed to harsh conditions 24/7/365. Most manufacturers only offer a one-year warranty. We stock only the most durable units and provide an additional year of warranty at no extra charge. The Trailcampro exclusive 2-year warranty allows you to deal directly with Trailcampro avoiding long wait times on hold with the manufacturer and prolonged periods without a replacement camera. We turn around most warranties in just one business day! All test results are achieved through the use of proprietary equipment used exclusively by Trailcampro. Any re-publication of this data without prior written consent is strictly prohibited by law. COPYRIGHT TRAILCAMPRO, L.L.C. 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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