Browning Spec Ops Elite ULTRA HP5 Wildlife Camera

The Browning Spec Ops Elite ULTRA HP5 wildlife trail camera is the improved and upgraded version of the massively successful Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 camera trap.  It's widely recognised as having the best day & night video recording quality and with the fastest trigger speed and recovery time available from any trail camera currently on the market today, certainly within this price bracket.  So if you're looking to record & monitor wildlife in your garden or local woodland area or you're looking for a portable security camera with fantastic HD video quality day & night, then you cannot go wrong with the Browning Spec Ops Elite ULTRA HP5 trail camera.

Browning wildlife camera with HD video recording

The Recon Force Elite HP5 Ultra captures 46MP still images and 1440p Full HD video with sound, available at 30 or 60 frames per second for detailed, true-to-life playback. A 2-inch color viewing screen makes setup and image review simple in the field, while Smart IR Video continues recording as long as motion is detected, ensuring no critical moment is missed.

You can set the wildlife camera to record a video from anything between 5 seconds and 2 minutes in length.  You can also activate the ‘Smart IR Video’ feature - this means that the camera will continue recording video footage for up to 5 minutes during the daytime and up to 20 seconds at night as long as the wildlife/people continue to move in front of the camera.

The spec ops elite ultra willdife camera can record video or capture high quality images

The Browning Spec Ops Elite can also be set to take still images too instead of video, which is often preferable in many wildlife survey projects as the battery life and the space on your SD card will last much, much longer.  This allows the trail camera to be left in the field for much longer periods before checking.  In photo "trail camera" mode, you can  select how many images you want the camera to take per trigger. Your options are "Multi-Shot", which takes up to 8 images at around 2 second intervals, or "Rapid Fire", which can take up to 8 images at about 0.2 seconds apart.

Audio Recording:

Alongside the video the camera will record fantastic clear audio too.

Built in LCD Screen:

The built in 2" screen allows you to set up the camera and/or playback recordings.  It's a forward facing screen so you can see exactly what you have the camera aiming at, this makes positioning nice and easy.

Trigger Speed & Recovery Time:

The Browning Spec Ops Elite has a 0.2 trigger speed for photos and 0.3 for video.  It also boasts a super fast 0.6 second recovery time between recordings.  This quick recovery time means that, for the video editors out there, you can stitch together back to back recordings almost seamlessly.

Adjustable Detection Range & Adjustable Infrared:

This Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 trail camera has a detection / sensor range of between 55 and 80 feet (adjustable).  It also has 3 different infrared settings.  These two features allow you to obtain the best possible recording results.

What's the difference between the Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 and the Browning Recon Force Elite HP5?

The only difference is the infrared type used in the cameras. The Spec Ops Elite HP5 Ultra uses no glow infrared so it is completely covert and ideal in locations whereby theft of the trail camera could be an issue.

The infrared on the Browning Recon Force Elite HP5 Ultra wildlife camera is low glow.

Please note the low glow infrared of the Recon Force Elite HP5 Ultra trail camera offers slightly increased brightness & night vision range over the no glow infrared of the Spec Ops Elite Ultra, as low glow infrared is a little bit more powerful than no glow.

What is the lens angle of view for the Spec Ops Elite HP5 Ultra trail camera?

The Browning Elite cameras have a lens angle of view of approximately 50 degrees.

Can I increase the battery life of my Browning camera?

Yes, you can effectively double the battery life and running time of your Spec Ops Elite by coupling it with the Browning External Power Pack.

What else do I need?

You will need batteries (8 x AA) and we only recommend using either Energizer Ultimate Lithium for disposables or Panasonic Eneloop Pro 2500mA for rechargeables.  These are tried and tested with the Elite HP5 and will offer the best performance for the camera.  Many other types and brands of battery will give the camera problems and you a headache!  The Panasonic rechargeables mentioned above will save you money in the long run as they can be used over and over again, better for the environment too.

You will also need an SD card and the Browning Spec Ops Elite HP5 can support up to 512G SDXC cards, so a massive amount of storage space! Having said that the camera will work fine with 32G, 64G, 128G etc and that's usually more than enough space for most users.

Capture Timer:

The Browning Elite trail cameras have the Capture Timer feature, allowing you to specify between which hours of the day you would like the camera to record.  You can of course turn this feature off and just leave the camera to do it's thing 24 hours a day.

Other Features:

• 46MP Images
• 2” Color Viewing Screen
• 120 ft. Flash Range
• Adjustable IR Flash (Power Save, Long Range, Fast Motion)
• Fast 0.2-0.3 Second Trigger Speeds
• Adjustable Detection Range up to 80 ft.
• Super Quick 0.6 Second Recovery Time Between Images
• SD Card Management Option
• 1440P FHD Videos with Sound (5 sec.‐ 2 min. Length)
• 30fps & 60fps options for super fast real time video
• Supports up to 512GB SDXC Memory Card (Not Included)
• Highly Effective Camo Finish
• Battery Meter Indicator/Estimator
• Infrared LED Illumination at Night
• Compact Case Size 5” x 4” x 2.5”
• Timelapse Plus Camera Mode, with Infrared Triggered Pictures
• Long Battery Life from 8 AA Batteries (please follow our recommendations in the product description text above)
• Up to 8 Multi Shot Images
• Up to 8 Rapid Fire Images
• 12 Volt External Power Jack
• Picture Info Bar Displays: Time, Date, Temperature, Moon Phase, Camera ID
• Programmable Picture Delay (1 sec. – 60 min. Length)
• 1⁄4” ‐20 Tripod Socket