Ltl Acorn 5610A Wildlife Trail Camera – 14MP
£124.99 – £200.00
The Ltl Acorn 5610A trail camera is perfect for recording video and capturing images of wildlife, it uses heat sensors for motion activated recording. Very easy to use & set up. Portable and cable-free. The 5610A trail camera is capable of recording wildlife both day night thanks to the built in infrared. It’s a completely wireless camera that can be powered from AA batteries.
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Ltl Acorn 5610A Wildlife Trail Camera – 14MP Information
The 5610 series trail cameras from Ltl Acorn not only offer the ability to record superb HD video at 1080P (15fps) or 720P (30fps) with crystal clear audio but they can also take photos at 14MP quality.
The 5610 Ltl Acorn series uses the large 44 led infrared array for powerful night vision. The brightness of the night vision can be adjusted with 3 different strength levels available.
It's available with the standard lens (5610A) or the wide angle lens (5610WA). The standard lens offers a 55 degree angle of view and the wide angle offers 100 degrees. There is some more information about which lens to choose further down this page.
Other usual Ltl Acorn wildlife camera features such as the ability to set Timers (if you want the camera to only trigger and record at certain times of day/night), Time lapse (which can be used to set the camera to only take a photo or record a video at certain intervals, i.e. one photo every 60 minutes for instance), Time/Date stamped footage, SD card recycling, password protection etc etc.
An additional feature of the 5610 series Ltl Acorn wildlife trail camera is that you can input GPS co-ordinates for the camera location. These co- ordinates will show in recorded photos/videos properties, so when you are reviewing the recordings later you will know exactly where the camera was located - often very useful for wildlife field research & monitoring of species.
The Ltl Acorn 5610A & 5610WA camera can utilise up to a 32G SD Card and can hold a maximum of 12 AA batteries, although it can run of just 4. Battery choice is absolutely vital for the performance of your camera, please read the section below entitled "Which batteries should I use?".
How does it work?
The 5610A wildlife trail camera has 3 heat sensors. 2 of these are known as side sensors or prep sensors, they cover a total range of 100 degrees. So if you imagine drawing the letter V with the bottom point being the camera lens and the V having a 100 degree angle then you start getting a feel for the area that the sensors will cover in front of the camera.
The third (and most important) of the 3 sensors is the central "shooting" sensor. This sensor has a V of 35 degrees. The camera will only actually record a video or capture an image when this sensor is triggered. The side sensors act to prepare the camera in advance of the central shooting sensor being triggered. The reason for this is so that the majority of your videos or images will begin with the subject fairly central within the camera view.
All 3 sensors are heat sensors. They take the ambient air temperature and if they notice a different heat signature that's what triggers the camera into action. For example, it's 15 degrees outside and a human or creature with a body temperature of much higher than 15 degrees moves into the sensing area then the camera will come alive!
Please note, with the wide angle lens version (5610WA) the entire 100 degrees is the shooting/recording area.
Which batteries should I use?
The camera holds a maximum of 12 AA batteries, but can run off just 4. As you would imagine, the more batteries you fit the longer the running time.
Batteries are not included but battery choice is vital for the efficiency and performance of your camera, we recommend using rechargeable batteries as these will save you money in the long run.
Our top recommendation for rechargeable batteries would be the Panasonic Eneloop Pro 2500mA, we use these on a daily basis for testing trail cameras and they offer the longest running time of all of the rechargeables we have tested. Using these rechargeable batteries will also save you a lot of money in the long run plus they are much better for the environment too as you are not having to constantly dispose of used batteries.
If you do want to use non rechargeables then I would only recommend the Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries, these offer the longest running time of all batteries we have tested (rechargeable & non rechargeable) and will also work better in more extreme low temperatures.
Avoid alkaline batteries, avoid Duracell and never use any battery with a mA rating of less than 2500mA as they will struggle to power the camera (especially at night) and you are likely to find little glitches in your camera performance.
How long will my batteries last before I need to change or recharge them?
We get asked this question at lot with regards to trail cameras and it's always very difficult to answer as it depends upon many different variables such as:
- How many batteries are being used in the camera?
- Which type of battery is being used?
- Is the camera set to record video or capture still images?
- Is the camera recording a lot at night time when the more power hungry infrared is being used?
- If recording video, what video length have you set for each clip?
- Is the camera working in very low temperatures? (will use up more battery power in extreme temperatures)
These variables could mean your batteries might last anything from 4 days to 4 months!
Should I go for the standard or wide angle lens version?
Take a look at the lens comparison image and this will help you decide which is best for your planned camera location and application. The standard lens has an angle of view of around 55 degrees and the wide angle has an angle of view of around 100 degrees.
The wide angle lens trail cameras will make the subject appear further away from the camera but will bring much more of the surrounding area into the image. The image below will give you a better idea of the difference between the standard and wide angle lens version cameras.
Lens Options:
There are 2 lens options available, the 5610A is the standard lens model and the 5610WA is the wide angle lens model. The standard lens offers an angle of view of approximately 55 degrees whilst the wide angle lens offers approximately 100 degrees.
The wide angle lens trail cameras will make the subject appear further away from the camera but will bring much more of the surrounding area into the image. The image below will give you a better idea of the difference between the standard and wide angle lens version cameras.
In my opinion the wide angle version cameras are useful if you have a big open area to cover and are looking to record large animals, people or vehicles etc. For smaller creatures such as foxes, birds, hedgehogs and mice then stick with the standard lens camera version. The wide angle lens cameras effectively give a zoomed out effect and so the heat signature needs to be that much larger to trigger a recording, so you might find that if you use a wide angle lens camera to try to record small animals then sometimes the action could be missed!
Ltl Acorn Lens Comparison (click to enlarge)
What is Trigger Speed?
Trigger speed determines how quickly after detection by the sensor, will the camera then start actually recording.
Trigger speed is always likely to be faster when capturing images/photos than it is for recording video due to it taking the camera a little longer to “wake up” and prepare for video recording than it does for it to "wake up" and take a quick snap.
So if you want to make sure you don't miss anything then it's recommended to either set the camera to take images or use the camera+video setting to take a photo first and then start recording the video clip.
Apart from the camera, what else do I need?
You will need at least 4 batteries as mentioned above.
You will also need an SD card, the 5610 series trail cameras can take up to 32G max. Ltl Acorn cameras do not work without an SD card inserted. Always use SDHC, class 10 cards.
Powering the trail camera from a Solar Panel:
For longer running time and a more environmentally friendly way of running your trail camera, you may be interested in the Ltl Acorn Solar Panel. There are case studies on the Solar Panel product page to give you an idea of what's possible.
Other trail camera models:
For a slightly more robust trail camera, with slightly better weatherproofing than the 5000 series, you might want to take a look at the "1 piece" Ltl Acorn cameras such as the 6210MC PLUS and the Mini30. Or opt for the excellent Browning Recon Force Elite or Spec Ops Elite.
Infrared Brightness Adjustment:
The Ltl Acorn trail cameras feature infrared brightness adjustment, this helps if you are trying to record video or take photos of subjects that are close to the camera and allows the user to adjust the night vision power in accordance with their own application - so "white out" problems in dark conditions can be eradicated.
Low Power Consumption (in standby mode):
Another fantastic feature of the Ltl Acorn cameras is the much reduced standby power consumption, this means that your batteries should last a lot longer than previously and puts Ltl Acorn cameras one step ahead of much of the wildlife camera competition out there!
Other Information & General Maintenance:
Do not leave discharged batteries inside your Ltl Acorn camera for any prolonged length of time. The batteries will leak and this acid will corrode the circuit board. Battery leakage is very easy to spot and is not covered under the manufacturer warranty.
Cleaning the on/test/off switch on your trail camera is excellent ongoing maintenance and it's a very simple procedure, no need to take the camera apart or anything like that. Click here for how to clean your Ltl Acorn camera switch.
Amazon UK:
Pakatak Ltd will always beat the prices available on Amazon UK for the Ltl Acorn wildlife camera range. Dealing direct with us also means much faster support and access to help direct from Ltl Acorn themselves should you require it.
Note about the 5000 Series Ltl Acorn Trail Cameras:
The 5000 series wildlife cameras were the original models designed and manufactured by Ltl Acorn many years ago. They are still very, very popular with trail cameras users but they are older designs in trail camera terms. They have more moving parts that need to be handled by the user than the more modern designs out of the Ltl Acorn factory. Extra handling means that they are more prone to wear and tear over time. Ltl Acorn have learned and listened over many, many years and continue to do so. For this reason the newer models such as the Ltl Acorn 6210 PLUS cameras, the Ltl Acorn Mini30 cameras and the D3N Big Eye (which is even less expensive than the 5000 series cameras) are more robust than the early Ltl Acorn 5210, 5310 and 5610 models.
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Ltl Acorn 5610A / 5610WA – Set Up Guide
(Information written by Pakatak Ltd – pakatak.co.uk)
RECORDING:
Open the hatch at the base of the camera & insert an SD Card (32G max) and AA batteries (at least 4). The camera can hold a maximum of 12 batteries so you can choose to add an extra 8 in the back pack should you wish to – this would give your camera longer running time in the field.
Please read the section further down the page about which batteries to use, battery choice is vital to the performance of your Ltl Acorn wildlife camera.
Carefully remove back plate from camera body using the clips on each side and hand-tightening screw on the back.
Flick the switch on the bottom of camera to the TEST position.
The LCD screen will come on (will go straight off again if you have not inserted a compatible SD card).
Push the MENU button & use the arrow keys to select & change settings.
Remember to push OK button after each setting change to save it.
Flick the switch to the ON position, LCD screen will now switch off & camera is now ready to start recording whenever motion/heat change is detected. You will see a red light blink on the front of the camera for about 10 seconds after switching the camera into ON mode, this is to give you time to move out of the sensor range to avoid recording yourself. Doesn’t matter if you get the odd selfie though!
Close bottom hatch & re-fit back plate before putting camera in chosen location. Use the side clips and the screw on the back to best seal the camera from the elements. The screw also takes some of the strain off the side clips
PLAYBACK on Cameras’ Built in LCD screen:
You can also connect to PC or TV for playback, or simply remove the SD card and insert into your computers SD card slot.
In TEST mode push the Replay/OK button to enter Playback mode.
Use the up & down arrow buttons to scroll through your recordings.
Press the Shot/Right Arrow button to play a video clip.
Press the OK button again to leave Playback mode.
Product Support & Warranty :
For email product support please contact alan@pakatak.co.uk, alternatively you can get in touch via the website live chat facility.
You can also find a wealth of knowledge, information & troubleshooting guides at:
www.ronburyswildlife.com
Please note, your 1 year warranty is always looked after by your retailer.
However, here at Pakatak Ltd, we carry Ltl Acorn spare parts and are always happy to test your camera for you if you think it has developed a fault.
HINTS, TIPS, Do’s & Don’ts!
Batteries:
Batteries are not included but battery choice is vital for the performance of your Ltl Acorn camera, do not choose any batteries with a capacity lower than 2500mA.
We recommend Vapex Instant 2500mA Low Self Discharge Rechargeable AAs or, even better, Panasonic Eneloop Pro 2500mA Rechargeable AAs which you can purchase directly from us, they work very well with the Ltl Acorn cameras and are excellent value for money too. We use these batteries every day and so can vouch for their compatibility.
DO NOT use Duracell or other “off the shelf in the supermarket” Alkaline batteries as they are unlikely to be powerful enough and so will reduce the performance level of your camera.
Using batteries that are not powerful enough will often cause a problem with video recording at night time in dark or low light conditions. So you may find that your camera works perfectly during the day but then only records 1 second videos at night time (even if you have it set to record 10 or 20 second videos) for instance. This is due to the extra power required to run the infrared array, so the camera triggers to record and starts the recording, it then realises it does not have enough power to run the infrared for any length of time and so shuts down back into standby mode. This can happen over and over again whenever the camera is triggered, leaving you with lots of very short videos!
Do not use any battery with a mA rating of less than 2500mA.
Power issues can bring about many different and strange glitches and problems with any trail camera so it’s very important to use a battery that outputs enough power before assuming you have a fault with the camera itself.
IMPORTANT – Do not leave batteries inside the camera if you are not using it, this could result in acid leak and ruin the camera – this is not covered under warranty!
SD Cards:
Always use genuine branded SD cards, there are often many fake cards on the market (especially being sold on eBay etc). Also, always format your SD card using the “format” option in the camera menu, or format the card on your home computer.
SD cards do not last forever, if you think that yours may have developed a fault then try a new card before assuming your camera is faulty.
Manual Reset:
If you think your camera has developed a fault, try a system reset as below:
Remove all batteries & SD Card, bring the camera inside for 24hrs then test again.
When in TEST mode, push the menu button and scroll down to “Default”, push OK to return your camera back to factory settings.
Infrared:
The infrared beam is powerful so don’t position the camera too close to any solid objects as your night shots could suffer “white out” issues. For cameras that came out of the factory from around early 2018 onwards you may have the Infrared Brightness Adjustment feature too. This feature allows you to adjust the strength of your cameras infrared beam and can help reduce white out problems with night time images or video.
Infrared Cut Filter (situated in front of the lens):
When moving the camera in your hand you may notice the IR cut filter moving in front of the lens, this is perfectly normal. When the camera is in operation, it will decide if the cut filter is needed automatically depending upon light levels.
We take a lot of calls and messages from customers thinking that they have a broken part on their camera but this is not the case!
Infrared Brightness Adjustment
(applies to cameras out of the factory from around March 2018 onwards)
If your camera has this feature then you can adjust the power of the infrared, great if you are getting some white out issues on your night vision video footage or photos. When in TEST mode just push the downward arrow button on the camera, your current infrared brightness level will be displayed on the screen, push the downward arrow key again to change the setting, there are 3 levels available (high, medium & low) and your camera is likely to be set to high as default.
ON/OFF/TEST Switch
If you find that your camera is not responding correctly to the switch position you have selected, for instance the LCD screen does not come on in TEST mode but the camera works fine in ON mode, or if you have the camera in TEST mode but it is acting as if in ON mode then it may be that the switch contacts have become dirty.
Please click on the link below and have a read of the post as this issue is easily solved and may save you the cost of returning a camera:
Cleaning Dirty Switch Contacts
This is something that is worth doing periodically anyway to ensure the best performance and longevity of your Ltl Acorn camera.
Language Set:
If your Ltl Acorn 5310A or 5310WA camera was bought from Pakatak Ltd after August 2016 then it will have the option of choosing from 9 different languages. The options are English, Danish, Dutch, Italian, German, French, Russian, Czech or Finnish.
When you have the camera in TEST mode, push the left arrow key to run through the various language options.
Trail Camera Triggering & Placement – Best Practice & Information:
Your trail camera records when triggered, the trigger occurs when the camera senses heat change within the image that is different to the ambient air temperature. This increased heat signature within the image is usually (but not always) caused by something new entering the camera view such as a human or creature.
In most cases optimal camera placement is at 45-90 degrees from the area you expect the subject to enter the image from. This way you are most likely to get the best picture/video possible of the subject entering the camera view.
When a subject moves across the camera’s field of view at 45-90 degrees to the lens axis the camera will be much more sensitive to this movement than if the subject is moving directly towards or away from the camera.
The reason for the lack of sensitivity in the latter is because the size of the subject will only change slowly as the cameras view of the subject expands or contracts against the background.
Whereas, if the camera is positioned at a 45 or 90 degree angle from where the subject enters the view, the entire subject will appear as “new” heat change from the cameras’ point of view.
As you can imagine trail camera placement is not an exact science as we cannot always rely on any subject to enter the camera trigger area from where we want/expect them to! Trial and error is often the best way to find out where to place your camera.
Heat Sensors:
If the air temperature is 20C and a human with a body temperature of 37C moves in front of the camera then the camera will be sensitive to the change because of the 17C difference between the two. If the air temperature is 30C then the camera will be less sensitive because the difference is only 7C. With a small temperature difference between the air and subject temperatures it can be advantageous to set the cameras sensitivity to HIGH although this could also lead to some false triggers in some circumstances, such as a tree branch warming in the sun and then moving in the breeze for example.
Conversely, if a 37C object moves across a subzero air temperature of say -10C the camera will be very sensitive to this because the temperature difference of 47C is much greater. In these circumstances it may be advantageous to set the camera sensitivity to LOW.
Miscellaneous:
Please let us know by emailing alan@pakatak.co.uk if you think of any other useful information that should be added to this guide.
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Thank you!
Pakatak Ltd are the largest UK distributor of the Ltl Acorn range of wildlife trail cameras and deal directly with the manufacturer (we’re the only UK based company to do so!).
Graham H. (verified owner) –
Alan is always very helpful. Our purchase works fine and is just what we wanted. You can guarantee that purchases from Pakatak are genuine.
Gareth (verified owner) –
Easy to use and has useful options for ‘on/off’ times, length of video etc. Was supplied with battery charger which also is easy to use and works well. It has other options that I have not used yet such as powering from adapter and time lapse photos (my use is for hedgehogs at night and the invisible infra red is good)
Ken Aitken (verified owner) –
5610A out of stock at time of order upgraded free of charge to 6310MC good camera great service.
Susan (verified owner) –
Very pleased with this little camera once I had worked out exactly how to set it all up and realised that the date is US format. It takes very nice videos. I use it in my garden to see what’s coming through at night.
Liz E (verified owner) –
I have only had the camera for a month, and didn’t start using it ’till a few weeks ago, and am delighted with the results. I was sure we had some very interesting ‘visitors’ to our garden and the area behind it, but had never actually seen them. My ‘Little Acorn’ has shown me what I thought was around, and extra too! Foxes, deer, and… a badger….!!! And..confirmation that the hedgehog that we saw sometime ago is still around, and with at least one more, who are visiting the garden!! Brilliant! Thank you Alan for the excellent service and very prompt delivery.
I would definitely recommend Pakatak.
Sarah L. (verified owner) –
Great service with prompt delivery. We’re delighted with our LIttle Acorn and are having great fun experimenting with places to position it.
Chris Goddard (verified owner) –
So far so good. Just learning about it at the moment.
Clare P. (verified owner) –
Camera arrived promptly. Works very well, enjoying the results.
David Z. (verified owner) –
Prior to purchasing this camera I was using a well known German Supermarket trail camera which for the money was reasonable but this Ltl Acorn is in another league. I have only used it in video mode at night to capture a family of Hedgehogs in my garden but the quality is excellent. There is also very little lag from triggering to capturing the hogs on film whereas my other camera kept missing the little critters.
I would also like to thank Pakatak for their excellent service. After ordering the camera it arrived the next day. Unfortunately some batteries were missing from the order. After contacting Pakatak they sent out the batteries only for me to receive a torn envelope the next day, Pakatak were most apologetic and I received the items the day after. I would definitely recommend Pakatak.
Peter Sheridan (verified owner) –
My rating is for the look of the camera because I have not tested it yet. But 10 out of 10 for Pakatak Ltd.