Reconyx MicroFire MR5 IR Camera Review

The Reconyx MicroFire MR5 IR camera comes with impressive up to date features. The trail camera comes to change what users expect from traditional designs. You will immediately notice that the camera is round not square-shaped. It doesn’t need any straps as it attaches directly to trees. Even more, the images it records can be transferred via Wi-Fi to your smartphone. With an impressive 0.2 seconds trigger speed, the camera represent a solid alternative as a step up from the traditional designs which might require you to access the memory card to download the images to your laptop.

Pros

• Wi-Fi data transfer within 100 meters
• 2 seconds trigger speed
• 720p HD video with audio

Cons

• No 1080p video mode

Performance

The device performs at the highest level as a trail camera. Its fast trigger speed comes with an impressive 0.2 seconds response which puts it well above the average on the market. It works to deliver the best pictures with the fastest response time which will mean you won`t have to miss any frames, even with fast moving subjects.

If you are worried about night time photos you need to know that the camera performs well using the GEN2 NoGlow Covert Infrared Illumination technology. This will work up to 50 feet which is one of the limitations of the camera as this will be under the average on the market with classic designs. And this is why you should use the trail camera in confined space as you might not get the best results in large open spaces where the infrared would struggle to cover significant distances from the camera.

You might be looking for video recording capabilities which means you’ll have the opportunity to establish a better understanding of your surroundings and your subjects. This will create the perfect situation when you want to monitor subjects for a few days.

Design

The design of the trail camera is one of its best characteristics and it matches the performance of the device. The good news is that, unlike traditional designs, it doesn’t need any straps as it comes with an universal camera mount which is a great for any situation. You will thus be able to mount the camera both in a higher and a lower position on a tree. The good news is that it will work with extreme temperatures as well. Thus, you`ll be able to record images with the camera with temperatures as low as -20 and as high as 120 degrees F.

The Reconyx MicroFire MR5 IR is a complete solution for trail surveillance. It will be one of the solutions aimed at a complex approach both in terms of performance and in terms of design. This is why you`ll find that you`ll be able to get the most versatility with the camera. If you don`t mind the limited infrared coverage, then you can have one of the most interesting cameras on the market. It will also come with the latest connectivity which will ensure a wireless data transfer.