The photo trap as a topic here in the blog already existed last december; Now the topic is to be expanded with regard to a game camera with SIM card, if you want to see the pictures taken by the camera for animal pictures or for monitoring the holiday home immediately. A game camera with a SIM card is also ideal for research and observation of animal populations that are shy and would hardly approach humans themselves. The same can be said of burglars, which is why using it as a surveillance camera is also a logical area of application.
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Example of a wildlife camera with SIM card: 3G photo trap from icuserver
A photo trap that is not unlike the ones in the December article, but has a few additional features, is that of icuserver. In addition to the option of saving the pictures taken with this wildlife camera on the enclosed SD card, there is also the option to save the photos thanks to the also enclosed SIM card to be sent directly via cellular network. This is ideal for everyone who is not on site or who does not want to read out the memory after days, weeks or months. Especially if you need a secure surveillance camera in the garden, at your holiday home or in your apartment during your vacation, the icuserver model can help.
Buy icuserver mobile network game camera from Amazon
On the product page you will find a model with a "normal lens" which covers an angle of 50° and a model with a "wide angle" which is 100°. In addition to the 8GB SD memory card, SIM card, cables, the camera itself and other accessories, there is also a not inconsiderable antenna included in the scope of delivery. This of course makes the photo trap with SIM card really capable of sending; but also more noticeable.
- This variant with “normal” lens (50 ° lens) is ideal for hunting or for direct property surveillance. The...
- The camera with a reaction time of 0,4 seconds sends the photo to the mobile phone (3G network) in less than a minute. The map...
- The images are sent directly to the APP for GooglePlay and iOS. These are marked with "icuserver" in the respective ...
Very good and good reviews
The sample photos and textual versions of the wildlife camera presented above - including headings such as "The first GSM camera that works“- show that the price of the device is well justified. The 3G standard does not (only) stand for GSM or GPRS, because that would be 2G. The photos are sent at a good speed via UMTS or HSPA. I recommend anyone new to the world of mobile communications terminology this declaration on the individual cell phone generations.
Back to the reviews: The simple activation of the enclosed SIM card is also praised. Of course, this does not run forever without additional costs - a type of prepaid data package must be re-booked after a few months as required. Details can be found on the product page at Amazon.
Alternatives with a critical view of the same
When looking at alternatives, I noticed a lot. For example, the Seissiger wildlife camera only a wireless standard of 2G with and the two reviews with 5 stars each do not say “verified purchase”. With a product for 300 euros, that makes me a bit critical. I also see no indication of verified purchases in the good reviews of the cheap alternative Hunting Trail Camera with Full HD recordings, 3G and your own display - for "only" 175 euros. A similar camera for around 100 euros comes from Lixada. I don't like to link it at all because it has a lot of bad reviews (verified buyer) and doesn't seem to be a big seller.
Conclusion: Wildlife camera with SIM card / photo trap with cellular network
Game cameras with GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSPA and so on send you the pictures taken directly via MMS or in an App to the smartphone. I have tried to give you examples of such a game camera or of game cameras with rather mixed performance here. You are welcome to give your opinion on the presented game camera with SIM in a comment or show your game cameras and experiences with them. For a wildlife camera without mobile communications as a simple photo trap in your hobby, I recommend the article linked at the top :)
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After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.
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