Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 OUTDOOR - 4G WIRELESS

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless (Outdoor)

The Reconyx HF2X 4G Wireless is the outdoor model within HyperFire 2 series with 4G wireless connection. This camera is packed with new innovations and boasts a collection of great features, including extremely fast response and recovery times for both stills and video! But the most important thing about this camera is of course its 4G Wireless connectivity. This allows users to have their captured images sent instantly to the specially designed Reconyx App (when using the bundled Reconyx SIM card) or to an email address (when using their own SIM card).
What makes the Reconyx wireless models unique compared to other 4G wireless wildlife cameras in our range is the fact that the recording and transmission process is synchronised. In all other 4G cameras, these processes are performed sequentially. This means that with most 4G cameras, there is always a pause of at least 30 seconds between two recordings because, after a recording has been made, the camera is first busy sending the image. Only then is the camera ready to take another shot. The Reconyx Wireless cameras, however, do not have this problem and can therefore react to motion and capture a new image while the system is still busy sending the previous image in the background. As a result, the recovery time between 2 motion triggers in the Reconyx cameras is much shorter than other 4G Wireless wildlife cameras (approximately 1.2 seconds recovery time). Just like the HS2X and the HP2X, the HF2X features an invisible IR flash. With the invisible IR flash the trailcamera is less likely to be noticed by both animals and humans, and thus minimizes disruption and the risk of theft or vandalism. Additional specifications of the Reconyx HF2X 4G Wireless are:

• Detection range of 24 meter
• Flash range of 45 meter
• 1080 Full HD or 3MP photo resolution
• 720p HD video resolution
• Time-lapse
• Wireless connection

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless| Appearance

The housing of the camera models from the Hyperfire 2 4G Wireless series is pretty much identical. The dark green housing is very robust and able to withstand extreme weather conditions. The wireless models are equipped with 2 antennas located on top of the camera. As with all other Reconyx models, there is a locking clip on the right side, which gives access to the camera's control panel. This is also where you enter the SDHC memory card and AA batteries. When using Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries, the cameratrap can last a staggering 16 months!

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless | Wireless connection

The HF2X 4G wireless models come with a SIM card from Reconyx as standard. You will be using data rates and the Reconxy mobile APP. You can find out more about the exact functionality and costs of using the Reconyx SIM card here. You can use this app to receive the images and change the camera settings. With this SIM card, you are bound to pay a fixed amount per month regardless of whether the camera actually takes pictures or not.

The 4G Wireless cameras from Reconyx are all simlock free so you can choose to have your own SIM card in the camera but you will not be able to use the Reconyx App. This will allow you to receive pictures to up to 2 email addresses, but will not allow you to remotely change settings in the camera. The advantage of using your own SIM card is that you only pay for the data costs of the SIM card (about 1 cent per transmitted photo), and therefore only pay for the actual usage, instead of a fixed monthly fee. Which of the two options is ultimately the most interesting depends, of course, on your intended use. We will be happy to advise you on this!

Within the bundle options, you can in any case also tick the option "SIM card + Installation". We will then equip the camera with a KPN prepaid SIM card with some initial credit. We will also set up the camera for use with the KPN sim card so that you can immediately place the camera in the field. It's a good idea to indicate in the order comments during checkout which e-mail address(es) you would like to receive the images from. Note that you do not have to order the SIM card + installation as you can also choose to use the standard Reconyx SIM card.

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless | Benefits

+ very fast triggertime for both photo (0.2s) and video (0.24s)

+ very long battery life

+ complete invisible IR flash

+ robust housing

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless| Alternatives

The Reconyx HyperFire 2 models are the absolute top class among cameratraps. Are you looking for a more advanced cameratrap within the HyperFire 2 4G Wireless series? Have a look at the Reconyx HS2X (security camera) and the Reconyx HP2X (professional). These trailcameras are equipped with the most extensive settings and feature all kinds of fun extras, including an 'SD card management function'.

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless| Independent review by Silvavir Ecology Consultancy

Since the summer of 2019 we have partnered up with Silvavir ecology consultancy. They perform standardized and objective reviews of trailcameras. We started this partnership to provide more insight into the differences and similarities between the cameramodels that are available on today's market, and to offer people a helping hand in choosing the right cameratrap. Read here the full review of the Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 by Silvavir ecology consultancy. The specifications are the same with the Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G wireless.

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless | Standardized review by Trailcampro

Trailcampro is the largest cameratrap provider in the United States. They write standardized reviews of almost all trailcameras that are available on the market, which makes the comparability of the different cameras a bit easier! That is why we would like to refer to their reviews to give you a comparable overview of the quality of the various cameratraps. Read here the review of the Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wirelss by Trailcampro.

Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless| Recommended accessories

All camera traps are supplied without accessories. However, to get started with your cameratrap right away, you need at least a set of batteries and an SDHC memory card. For this model this is a standard SDHC memory card of at least Class 10, such as the Sandisk Ultra cards. Additionally, we recommend to use the Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries (not rechargeable), or the Panasonic Eneloop and Eneloop PRO rechargeable NiMH batteries. The advantage of the lithium batteries over the rechargeable Eneloop batteries is that the former are more resistant to winter temperatures. The disadvantage however, is that they are non-rechargeable. If you choose rechargeable batteries, think of the Everactive 8-bank charger, in case you don't have a good battery charger in your house!

In addition to batteries and a memory card, there is a variety of other accessories available for this cameramodel. There are all kinds of special mounting materials such as tree forks and supports, but also accessories that ensure that the camera is placed more securely, such as a steel security enclosure or a python cable lock. You can select these accessories directly above and place your order as a bundle, but you can also view the complete overview of accessories here.

Product number: this is the Reconyx HF2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless cameratrap with product number HF2XCI.