Reconyx UltraFire XS8 SECURITY

Reconyx UltraFire XS8 (Security camera)

The Reconyx UltraFire XS8 is an exact copy of the Reconyx UltraFire XR6, but with a much wider range of adjustments. In fact, the Reconyx UltraFire XS8 is specifically designed for security applications. For example, the camera is optimized to automatically turn on and off at specific days and times. This camera also features an SD-card management function, with which older images are automatically overwritten when the memory card becomes full. The trail camera is equipped with a completely Invisible IR flash, which ensures minimal disturbance by both animals and humans and thus the risk of theft or vandalism. Both the day and night images are clear, offer good contrast and lack the 'white noise' that you often encounter in other cameratraps. Additional specifications of the Reconyx UltraFire XS8 are:

• Extensive security software
• Detection range of 18 meter
• Flash range of 15 meter
• 8MP photo resolution
• 1080p HD video resolution
• Time-lapse

Reconyx UltraFire XS8 | Appearance

The Reconyx UltraFire XS8 features a very sturdy and dark-gray housing. Unique to the UltraFire models, are the two built-in lenses, one for day and one for night. This makes the trail camera truly silent, as there is no longer a need for a mechanical filter that slides in front of the lens when the invisible infrared flash is on. As with all other Reconyx models, there is a locking clip on the right side, where the AA batteries and settings are inserted. The 2.4-inch built-in color viewer allows you to observe images directly in the field. This makes the set-up of the trail camera very easy! When using Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries, the wildlife camera can last up to 17 months!

Reconyx UltraFire XS8 | Benefits

+ very long battery life 

+ complete invisible IR flash

+ internal 2.4 inch color viewer

+ robust housing

+ intuitive menu

+ SD-card management 

Reconyx UltraFire XS8 | Alternatives

The Reconyx UltraFire XS8 works great for security applications! However, the response and recovery times are a bit on the slow side. With the Reconyx HyperFire 2 models, including the HF2X, it is possible to shoot photos and videos, but with a lightning-fast response time of no less than 0.2s!

Reconyx UltraFire XS8 | 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 UltraFire XS8 by Trailcampro.

Reconyx UltraFire XS8 | 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 Japcell 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.

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