Stealth Cam Flashback Cellular Trail Camera Review - TCP Staff Model # STC-WXF | Stealth Cam Flashback Manual Trailcampro Comprehensive Score: In Progress/100 Picture Quality: In Progress 40 Mpxl Photos (interpolated) Battery Life: 7.8 Months (pics) Using 35 pics day + night | Using 15 vids day + night Trigger Speed & Detection: 95/100 Trigger & Recovery: 0.24 s. - n/a (Pictures) | 110 ft. Range Quality of Design: 84/100 16 AA Batteries | 12-volt External Battery Jack | No Internal Viewer Review Pros Color Photos at night Timelapse First of it's kind Cons Bright Flash at night No video 16 AA Batteries Very heavy 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. To put things in perspective, the trail camera widely considered to be the "Gold Standard" and used by more professional researchers than any other unit is just 3 megapixels. Picture Quality: In Progress/100 Photo resolution: 40 mpxl (interpolated) Video resolution: n/a Flash Type: White Flash We are placing cameras in the field and will post samples when we get them. Battery Life: 80/100 Picture & Video Resting Power (on): 0.27 mW Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: 32.0 Ws | 40.7 Ws Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption: n/a | n/a Here are your best battery options: Trailcampro Choice: AmpTORRENT Rechargeable AA Lithium If the Flashback were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 5.2 months in the field - per charge - on a set of AmpTorrent Rechargeable AA Lithium batteries. There are a number of benefits to these batteries: Up to 1,200 charges Consistent 1.5 volt operation Charges with the included USB cable Eco-friendly (less batteries in a landfill) Batteries pay for themselves after 2-3 charges Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium If the Flashback were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 7.8 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: 95/100 Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed: 0.24 s. | n/a Video Trigger & Recovery Speed: n/a | n/a Detection Range & Angle: 110 ft @ 34.7° detection angle (38.8° f.o.v.) Quality of Design: 84/100 Dimensions: 3.75" x 3.75" x 5.75 " Battery Type: 16 AA External Battery Jack: 12-volt SD Card Size: 32 GB Case Design The Stealth Cam Flashback is going to be similar to the other Stealth Cams, but feels heavier with there being 16 batteries and is a lot larger. However, the latch operates smoothly and the battery compartment seems to hold the batteries really well. The antenna port is on the top of the camera as this can cause moisture in the entry port. The front will have the large area of white as the camera is a white flash unit. There is a threaded insert on the bottom of the camera for a tripod mount and it has a bracket for a python lock and will run through the door. Camera Setup Download Stealth Cam Command app and create an account (or sign in) Add device (hit + button). Access your QR code underneath the battery tray. Follow instructions to finish Tap on your camera within the app and select "Camera Setup" to access settings. Test your camera connect at any time by pressing the Sync button. This will take a test photo and instantly attempt to upload it. If your camera is successful you will see the photo appear in the app. Otherwise, one of the following LED codes will display: Flashing green battery indicates checking camera hardware status Solid green battery and flashing network indicates checking camera for internet connection Solid green battery, Network and flashing account indicates checking camera for account 3 Solid LEDs indicate account found and camera is successfully registered All 3 LEDs will blink green to indicate photo upload in progress. LEDs will turn off to indicate camera is asleep and ready for deployment Solid red battery indicates low battery or no sd card Solid green battery and solid red network indicate no sim card, low signal, or no data plan Solid green battery, network and solid red account indicates no account found 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. 2023, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Back to Top of Page Read Reviews From All the Game and Trail Cameras
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