Thanks to invisible infrared technology, the Game Spy D-55IR gives you the ability to monitor your land, track deer and wildlife patterns, and view the visitors that frequent your food plots, without alarming the game. Equipped with a powerful infrared (IR) sensor, the D-55IR trail camera takes photos in standard photo mode by day, and at night the camera uses a virtually undetectable infrared flash instead of visible white light to make scouting the trail to track deer and other wildlife easier than ever. Coming in a tough, water-resistant camouflage casing, offering rapid response time, and boasting an easy-to-operate, menu-driven LCD display, the D-55IR Camera will deliver the hunt through high quality images that you can count on--all at an affordable price.
Crisp, Brilliant, Easy-to-Read Images: In the daytime, the D-55IR game camera captures crisp, color images of up to 5-megapixels out to 50 feet and easy-to-read infrared pictures by night. Three selectable image resolutions allow you to get the most out of your SD card (16-GB maximum). In addition, the camera can take video clips day or night with two selectable video resolutions, and multi-shot pictures (up to 3 shots). An added feature of the D-55IR is the 1-to-60-minute picture delay. Checking your photos is easier than ever with an easy-to-read photo strip on the bottom of the picture, listing the temperature, moon phase, time, date, and camera ID on every photo.
Image/Movie Features: - 5.0 megapixels
- Three picture resolutions
- Two video resolutions
- Color day pictures
- Infrared night pictures
- Video clips during the day (5/15/30 seconds)
- Infrared night video clips
- Two video resolutions
- Multi-shot pictures (up to 3 shots)
- 5 seconds between multi-shots
- Picture delay, set 1 to 60 minutes
- Photo strip lists: temperature, moon phase, time, date and camera ID on every photo
Easy Set Up/Easy Operation/Easy Image Access: The D-55IR camera comes with a mounting strap included so that you can attach it to any standing object. The camera uses 6 C-cell batteries to operate, or you can use the external power port for the optional Moultrie PowerPanel. Thanks to its weather-resistant, airtight camera housing and seal, you can leave the camera out in any weather, worry free. And, finally, equipped with infrared aim, camera setup is quick and precise.
Equipped with a memory card slot that accepts up to a 16 GB SDHC card, the D-55IR allows you to choose among three resolutions for photos and two resolutions for videos to reduce the frequency of memory card changes. When you do get out to your hunting camp to check things, the game camera's easy-to-operate LCD menu-driven display shows how much battery life remains, how many pictures have been taken, how many pictures remain, and the events that occurred.
The camera's SD card, USB port, and TV out port are easy to reach on the bottom of the camera and make accessing, viewing, and uploading your images a cinch. Able to support a 16-GB SD card, the camera has enough memory for multiple days in the field.
Camera Features: - Infrared (IR) sensor for immediate game capture
- Easy-to-read photo strip
- Easy-to-operate LCD menu-driven display
- Display shows: battery life remaining, pictures taken and remaining, and delay timer
- INFRARED aim for fast and precise camera setup
- Rapid response time
- 50-foot flash
- Weather-resistant casing
Specifications: - External power port for optional Moultrie PowerPanel
- USB port (cable included)
- SD memory card slot supports up to 16-GB
- Operates on 6 C-cell batteries (not included)
- Mounting strap included
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
Firstly, I want to make clear that I'm not using this camera for its intended purpose; I'm using it to try and find my lost cat by locating the camera near where he's been sighted, and then placing food to attract cats.
That being said, the camera has worked perfectly for my needs. It is easy to set up; the quick start guide steps you through setting up the time, photo/video, photo resolution, number of shots per trigger, and period between triggers. It has a nice, long adjustable strap for placing around trees, fence posts, etc. The camera's heavy-duty case is also lockable, as long as the lock has a small bar. I used a small padlock which is locked to a cable bike lock and the camera. At one feeding station location, the camera was vandalized by kids who tried unsuccessfully to remove the camera; failing at that, they tried to smash the lens. They managed to scratch the plastic lens shield, but the camera still takes good photos despite the scratches. The plastic covering of the digital info display was cracked open as well, but the camera still functions perfectly.
The night-vision works very well. I have placed the camera at a maximum of 3 feet from the feeding station, and can easily tell on the night photos whether a cat is black, gray, white, or tabby. The camera also has an aim feature that allows you to determine where the lens is aimed for optimal placement.
I was also concerned at first, because I'd heard that some of the game cameras won't detect smaller animals like cats. This camera has captured 7 different cats at 3 feeding station locations (none of them was my cat, sadly), as well as people walking by, crows, dogs, and bushes waving in the wind. I imagine that, if I were a hunter, I would find this to be a very useful tool for spotting game. I also am favorably impressed by the battery life. This camera has been running more or less constantly for 2 weeks straight on 6 C-cells, and the battery life indicator is at 89%. At this rate, I don't anticipate needing to replace the batteries for a couple of months. If I were placing this out in the bush, I would be able to rely on it staying on for quite a long time without needing to be babysat; I think the SD card would fill up before the battery ran out.
I give it 4 stars because there is no on-board memory, and it requires an SD card in order to operate. Also, there's no onboard display, so if you were a hunter, you'd either need to take the SD card all the way home to review the photos, or take your laptop out to the bush with a card reader. Not ideal. I have no idea if the photos taken by the Moultrie would show on another digital camera's display or not; I know other game cameras have problems with this kind of cross-compatibility. The camera does have a USB out feature, but that apparently only works for PCs, and I'm a Mac user.
