Reconyx HP2X HyperFire 2 PROFESSIONAL - 4G WIRELESS

Reconyx HP2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless (Professional)

The Reconyx HP2X 4G Wireless ('P' stands for 'professional') is the professional model within the HyperFire 2 series with 4G Wireless connectivity. The HP2X looks and feels exactly like the HF2X (outdoor) and the HS2X (security camera). Appearances are deceptive, because the HP2X model is the one with the most advanced settings. Like the HF2X 4G wireless model, the HP2X 4G wireless has 4G wireless connectivity. This allows users to have the captured images instantly pushed to the dedicated Reconyx App (when using the bundled Reconyx SIM card) or to an email address (when using a custom SIM card).

What makes the Reconyx wireless models unique compared to all other 4G wireless trailcameras in our range is the fact that the recording and forwarding processes are performed synchronously. 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 in other 4G Wireless wildlife cameras (approximately 1.2 seconds recovery time).

Another difference is that the HP2X and HS2X can shoot longer videos and feature an 'SD card management' function, where the oldest images can be automatically overwritten if the memory card is about to become full. Finally, there are more physical customisation options for the Reconyx HP2X (think external power connector, external trigger, solar panel, zoom lens, etc.). Additional notable specifications of the Reconyx HP2X 4G Wireless are:

• Invisible IR flash
• 'HF Legacy' setting
• Detection range of 24 meter
• Flash range of 45 meter
• 1080 Full HD or 3MP photo resolution
• 720p HD video resolution
• Dynamic video function
• Hybrid functionality (simultaneous photo- and videomode)
• Advanced time-lapse

Reconyx HP2X 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 HP2X 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 HP2X 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

+ comprehensive settings

+ SD card management

Reconyx HP2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless| Alternatives

The Reconyx HyperFire 2 models are the absolute top class among cameratraps. If you are looking for a security camera, have a look at the Reconyx HS2X 4G Wireless security camera. Also, there is the Reconyx HP2W HyperFire 2 model, which is identical to the HP2X, but equipped with a white LED flash. This results in beautiful color images not only during the day, but also at night!

Reconyx HP2X 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. No independent review is yet available for this model.

Reconyx HP2X 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 HP2X HyperFire 2 4G Wireless cameratrap with product number HP2XCIODG.