{"product_id":"spypoint-solar-dark","title":"Spypoint Solar-Dark","description":"\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eReview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eSpecifications \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003e2-Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab4\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab5\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab6\"\u003eCustomer Reviews\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpypoint Solar Dark Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eThe Spypoint Solar Dark's incorporation of a solar panel has made changing batteries a thing of the past. The Solar Dark is low glow IR, has a great internal viewer, easy programming, and insane speed. If the image quality is acceptable for you, we would give this camera our highest recommendation. If you are looking for a trailcam that takes high quality images, there are better options on the market. - \u003cstrong\u003eTCP Staff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cem\u003eModel #Solar-Dark | \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/Quick_start_guide_SOLAR-DARK_EN.pdf?12945\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSolar Dark Owner's Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eSolar Dark FAQ's\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eTrailcampro Comprehensive Score:\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003e89\/100\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"P2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"P1\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePicture Quality:\u003cspan style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e73\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breakdownbar\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMpxl Rating | Video Resolution\u003cspan style=\"float: right; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#picture\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSee Breakdown ▼\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"B2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"B1\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBattery Life:\u003cspan style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34.7 Months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breakdownbar\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eResting Power(on) | Daytime Power Consumption | Nighttime Power Consumption\u003cspan style=\"float: right; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#battery\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSee Breakdown ▼\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"D2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"D1\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrigger Speed \u0026amp; Detection:\u003cspan style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breakdownbar\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePicture Trigger \u0026amp; Recovery Speed | Video Trigger \u0026amp; Recovery Speed | Detection Range\u003cspan style=\"float: right; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#detection\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSee Breakdown ▼\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Q2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Q1\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eQuality of Design\u003cspan style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breakdownbar\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDimensions | Battery Type | External Battery Jack \u003cspan style=\"float: right; color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#design\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eSee Breakdown ▼\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRidiculous detection speed and distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsane battery life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal picture viewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with rechargeable batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow frame rate and video quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrailcampro Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"picture\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture Quality:  \u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e73\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 mpxl (interpolated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1920 x 1080 w\/ audio @ 10 frames per second\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Low Glow IR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected, the picture quality is very similar to the previous edition of the Spypoint Solar.  Daytime pictures have bright color, average clarity and plenty of depth whether the camera was placed in bright sunlight or heavy timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight pictures have pros and cons. There is a decent amount of flash range, but the pictures do have a slight halo (more light in the center of the image - less on the edges of the photo).   The Solar has three modes in the settings that control night image quality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIR Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Max flash range but higher frequency of blurry images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlur Reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Less flash range, but better clarity on moving animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- This is a compromise of the two modes above. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur sample images are a combination of all the modes the camera allows.  Overall, the night photos are a mixed bag.  We consider the Solar's night photos to be very average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"powr-image-slider\" id=\"1a030bed_1596209522\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/www.powr.io\/powr.js?platform=shopify\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay video is shot with 1920 x 1080 resolution but only at 10 fps. The frames per second really hold the Solar Dark back in terms of video quality. The audio also seems to have a \"whine\" to it. We think the day videos are of poor quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low frame rate is much less noticeable on night videos. The videos appear to be well illuminated and solid overall. Much better than the day video quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PL4E1YatDE8qqXWT-2Jh3w_dfhtfQpqWvm\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if you purchase from us and aren't happy with the image quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a common question and we have a very simple solution. Call, email, or chat with us and we can take a look at the images and offer suggestions or immediately tell if something is wrong with the camera. If so, we will warranty the camera for you (with the free \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trail-camera-warranty\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e2-Year warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e you receive from us) or \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-policy\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ereturn the camera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a full refund (within 90 days of purchase). You have control of the process, remember, \u003cem\u003ewe work for you\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMegapixel Ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, many people get confused with the megapixel rating trail camera manufacturers advertise.  Companies inflate the mpxl rating to attract eyes to their products.  They do this through interpolation, which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edigitally adds megapixels to a photo without actually improving the picture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to judge picture quality is to look at actual pictures.  You will notice this the most when you zoom in on a full-size image that a camera has taken.  The details of the photo will appear hazy or even digitized.  This is normal, and to be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"battery\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life:    \u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e95\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture \u0026amp; Video Resting Power (on):\u003c\/strong\u003e   0.28 mW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture Daytime\/Nighttime Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e   1.0 Ws  | 1.4 Ws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Daytime\/Nighttime Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.3 Ws  |  57.8 Ws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is battery life is silly. The draws are so efficient, this camera lasts forever before you even start to consider the solar panel. For the following calculations, we added the additional battery pack the solar panel supplies. It still does not include what the sun could charge the pack, it is only accounting for the 8 AA Lithium batteries + the internal rechargeable 4000 mAh battery pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf this camera were to take 35-day pictures and 35-night pictures every 24 hour period, this camera would last \u003cstrong\u003e34.7 months in the field on a set of lithium batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e  This does not include the solar panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this camera were to take 15-day and 15-night videos (10-second videos) every 24 hours, it would last\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.4 months in the field on a set of lithium batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is outstanding. Once again, this does not include the solar panel. Keep in mind, the camera only shoots at 10 fps, so the files sizes are much smaller than a traditional trailcam video shot at 30-60 fps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Solar Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the Spypoint Solar Dark work with internal batteries and how does it know which battery source to draw from?  The camera pulls power from the solar panel until the charge goes below 25%, at that point, it pulls from the 8 internal AA batteries.  We highly recommend lithium batteries, as they do not have a daily self-discharge like alkaline or rechargeable batteries do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpypoint claims that if you buy the Solar Dark trail camera you will \u003cem\u003e\"Never buy batteries again.\"\u003c\/em\u003e  In our opinion, if the camera continues to operate as it has to this point, that could very well be a valid statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTenergy rechargeable batteries do not fit in the battery compartment.  The batteries are too thick.  For that reason, we only recommend lithium batteries with this camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"detection\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Circuit:     \u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e99\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePicture Trigger \u0026amp; Recovery Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.07 s.  |  0.3 s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Trigger \u0026amp; Recovery Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e  0.67 s.  |  1.0 s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetection Range \u0026amp; Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120' @ 38.5° Detection Angle  (42.0° Field of View)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detection circuit is absurd, not matter what category. Crazy speed, 120' detection range, and a wide enough detection zone to get it done. Every time we pull an SD card the camera has tens of thousands of pictures. This is just silly and might we say, possibly too fast? We find that we prefer to set the recovery time down to a few seconds just to make it easier to view the pictures in a realistic time frame. Not a bad problem to have!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"design\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality of Design: \u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\" x 3.75\" x 4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  8 AA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Battery Jack:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  12-volt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eCase Design\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar panel immediately drew our attention.  We talked to Spypoint extensively about this and they had some interesting things to say.  We were worried that 90% of consumers would put the camera under a tree, negating the benefit of the solar panel.  However, this particular solar panel doesn't need direct sunlight.  It charges with any light that is present, even in thick timber.  In fact, it was charging in our office just from our inside lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This solar panel doesn't need direct sunlight\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spypoint Solar is very small and would be easy to conceal in almost any environment.  The camera has a detachable bracket for mounting or removing quickly from a tree.  There is a built-in python lock bracket on the back of the camera and a 1\/4\" x 20 threaded insert on the bottom of the camera for a tripod or Slate River Mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the back of the camera, there is a cover that pops open to reveal the battery compartment (it requires 8 AA batteries).  The batteries are easy to insert\/remove and are held firmly in place.  There is no chance they would become dislodged on their own.  The battery cover feels a bit flimsy, but it attaches in a way that removes that as a concern.  It is perfectly flush with the back of the camera and is not exposed to anything that would risk damaging it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe latch on the 2019 Solar has been upgraded. It is now larger and much easier to manipulate with cold hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eCamera Setup\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgramming is incredibly easy and intuitive.  Whether this is your first camera or 21st, you will enjoy the programming options and fluid navigation.  All programming is done on the internal viewer, so for those of you that do not enjoy squinting at small LCD screens, you will appreciate the bigger font on the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Solar trailcam has custom start\/stop time, which is useful for anyone looking at this camera for security. It also has hybrid mode, which allows you to take a picture and a video at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eSD Card Storage Examples\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 16 Gig SD card and the camera taking 2 mpxl photos (this is called \"normal\" in the settings and this is our recommended setting as it is closest to the native resolution), this camera could store 106,000 pictures on the SD card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 16 Gig SD card and the camera taking 1920 x 1080 video resolution, this trailcam could store 1,100 10-second videos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this data, you can extrapolate out storage capacities of different sized SD cards and different resolution settings. We give you a 16 Gig SD card with the purchase of this camera through us. If you need additional or larger SD cards, you can shop all\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailcampro.com\/collections\/sd-cards-readers-trail-camera-viewers\"\u003eSD card options here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eDurability\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurability has been good on past Spypoint Solar models. If anything changes, we will update this review immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind, our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trailcampro.com\/pages\/return-policy\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e2-year warranty program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is your free insurance program in case something goes wrong with a camera you purchase from us. This warranty protects you from any manufacturing defect the camera might experience for two years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cxlarge\u003eSpypoint Solar-Dark Review Conclusion:     \u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003eIn Progress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/xlarge\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spypoint Solar Dark's incorporation of a solar panel has made changing batteries a thing of the past.  The Solar Dark is low glow IR, has a great internal viewer, easy programming, and insane speed.  If the image quality is acceptable for you, we would give this camera our highest recommendation. If you are looking for a trailcam that takes high quality images, there are better options on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2005, our mission has to been to provide consumers with unbeatable value, advice you can trust, and customer service that exceeds expectations. There are plenty of places you can choose to do business with, if we are lucky enough to earn your support, we promise to give you our undivided attention. Trailcampro has grown each year not only by relying on your happiness but on the assumption that if we blow you away with customer service, you will brag about us to your friends (\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trailcampro-rewards-program\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ehave you seen our referral\/reward program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, if you have additional questions, feel free to \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ecall, email or chat with us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. We look forward to helping you find your next trail camera!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy our reviews?  Please consider purchasing your next trail camera from us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"faq\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ's: \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSpypoint Solar Dark Trail Camera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I view the pictures?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e There are a number of ways to do this. Pictures\/videos are stored on the SD card you place in the camera. Here are some other methods for viewing images:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView pictures on your computer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug the SD card in a desktop computer or laptop via the built-in SD card reader or use a \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sd-cards-readers-trail-camera-viewers\/products\/sd-card-usb-reader\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eUSB reader\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e if your computer doesn't have one. This method works for most tablets as well. With this method, we recommend having two SD cards per camera so you can swap them in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal picture view. The Solar Dark has an internal picture viewer that you can review photos and videos on. This also aids in aiming the camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sd-cards-readers-trail-camera-viewers\/viewers#ciq_g_13_list\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eTrail Camera Viewers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. While more expensive, handheld viewers are useful if you don't have a smartphone or run multiple trail cameras. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this trail camera trigger on small animals (birds, rodents, etc.)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trail cameras detect on a combination of heat and movement, so, yes, small mammals will trigger the camera. However, if you are going after smaller warm-blooded mammals, we recommend getting the camera closer to your target. For best performance, place the camera in an area that would enable picture detection from 3 - 20 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can animals see the infrared flash on this camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is somewhat controversial. Humans can't see the flash as the nanometer spectrum is above what the human eye can detect. It's also much harder for an animal to see, but that could depend on the species of animal as different species see in different light spectrums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I purchase this camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA: \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eFrom us!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We hope to woo you with our incredible charm, two-year warranty, 90-day returns, free continental U.S. shipping, and technical expertise. If that isn't enough, we give you a 16 Gig SD card with this camera and you can call and talk our ear off anytime. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously, though, we know you have plenty of options of where to spend your hard-earned money. The internet can be the wild, wild, west of too-good-to-be-true deals. If you choose to do business with us, we will go out of our way to make sure you are happy with the camera you select and the service we provide you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are passionate about testing and reviewing trail cameras, but most importantly, \u003cstrong\u003ewe are passionate about treating our customers the right way\u003c\/strong\u003e. We do things differently from what you have come to expect from other internet retailers and we hope you give us the opportunity to prove that to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#top\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eBack to Top of Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Reviews From All the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trail-camera-reviews\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eGame and Trail Cameras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e12-Volt External Battery Jack\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/shop.with.confidence.jpg?17311312293676422884\" alt=\"Trailcampro 90-day and 2-Year Warranty\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy your next trail camera or accessory from us and we will protect your purchase with our 90-day return policy and our exclusive 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost manufacturer warranties are only one year.  In our opinion, that isn't good enough.  Our customers get a two-year warranty, directly from us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrailcampro's 2-Year Warranty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the trail camera you purchase from us goes defective within two years of your purchase, we will quickly replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe strive to make the warranty process as quick and easy as possible. Simply fill out our \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trail-camera-warranty\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003ewarranty form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrailcampro's 90-Day Return Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe you have the right to return any game camera that does not meet your expectations within 90 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur return policy lets you field test products, at no risk to you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eBuyer's remorse?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eReturn the camera to us for a full refund (minus shipping).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003ePurchased the wrong camera?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe will ship you the right camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eSomething wrong with the camera you received?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe will replace it at no cost to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to talk to a trail camera expert?  \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eContact our friendly staff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab4\"\u003e\n\u003cbig\u003e\u003cb\u003eDomestic Shipping Options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree 2-Day Shipping on all orders over $99 to U.S. addresses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping will be shipped via the most economical method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders placed before 3 p.m Central Standard Time are usually shipped the same day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe are happy to offer expedited shipping options.  Prices are shown during checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDear International Customer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e   International rates vary by country and postal code.  Please click here for \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/international-shipping-orders\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003edetailed international rates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrailcampro L.L.C.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e3048 S. Clifton Ave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSuite 108\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eSpringfield, MO 65807\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e1-800-791-0660\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab5\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail Camera Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are a few of the accessories we like to use in the trail camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/batteries-for-trail-cameras\/products\/energizer-ultimate-lithiums-8-pack\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"8 pack Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/Energer-AA-UL_8-pkt_150.jpg?16339650148230822097\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/batteries-for-trail-cameras\/products\/energizer-ultimate-lithiums-8-pack\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eEnergizer Ultimate Lithiums | 8 Pack\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e$15.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- There is no downside to using lithium batteries.  Long battery life, extreme durability, and better night pictures.  You will be happy you did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/locks-for-trail-cameras\/products\/master-lock-python-cable-6-black\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/PylockBk_150_large.jpg?8300882832932080560\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/locks-for-trail-cameras\/products\/master-lock-python-cable-6-black\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e6 Foot Python Cable Lock\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$19.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Use this with the security case, or just the camera itself.  The Solar Dark has brackets on the back specifically for this lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spypoint-trail-cameras\/products\/spypoint-link-s-security-case\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/spypoint_link_s_SC_FAO_150.png?v=1587754383\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spypoint-trail-cameras\/products\/spypoint-link-s-security-case\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eSpypoint Solar Dark Security Case\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$31.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Use this with the Spypoint solar dark trail camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sd-cards-readers-trail-camera-viewers\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sandisk 16gb SD card\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/8354\/files\/sandisk_16gb_F_650_compact.jpg?v=1519056370\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sd-cards-readers-trail-camera-viewers\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eExtra SD Cards\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart at $9.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e - SD cards store your pictures and videos for easy removal.  \u003cstrong\u003eWe give you a free SD card with the Soalr Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e, but most people use two cards.  If you have two cards, you can swap them out when you retrieve the pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbig\u003eVerified Customer Reviews\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     We ensure that \u003cstrong\u003eevery customer review comes from one of our real customers\u003c\/strong\u003e and not someone who works for the competing trail camera manufacturer. These are verified customer trail camera reviews that you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     We would love your feedback if you purchased this trail camera from us. We want your honest feedback, these reviews are a vital part in helping consumers choose the right game camera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.reviewbar {padding: 10px; float: left; width: 100%; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.P1 { padding: 0 2px; height: 50px; width: 83%; vertical-align: middle; background: #6aa84f; float: left; line-height: 50px; font-size: 15px; overflow: hidden; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.P2 { float: left; height: 50px; width: 100%; background: #cccccc; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.B1 { padding: 0 2px; height: 50px; width: 80%; vertical-align: middle; background: #6aa84f; float: left; line-height: 50px; font-size: 15px; overflow: hidden; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.B2 { float: left; height: 50px; width: 100%; background: #cccccc; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.D1 { padding: 0 2px; height: 50px; width: 95%; vertical-align: middle; background: #6aa84f; float: left; line-height: 50px; font-size: 15px; overflow: hidden; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.D2 { float: left; height: 50px; width: 100%; background: #cccccc; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.breakdownbar {width:100%; float: left; border: 1px solid #000000; vertical-align: middle; overflow: hidden; min-height 50px; height: auto }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.Q1 { padding: 0 2px; width: 82%; vertical-align: middle; background: #6aa84f; float: left; height: 50px; font-size: 15px; overflow: hidden; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--.Q2 { float: left; width: 100%; height: 50px; background: #cccccc; }--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Spypoint","offers":[{"title":"Solar Dark + 16 Gig Sandisk Card","offer_id":35777283817640,"sku":"Solar-Dark","price":199.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Basic Pkg.","offer_id":35777283850408,"sku":"Solar-Dark-basicpkg","price":249.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Pkg.","offer_id":35777283883176,"sku":"Solar-Dark-prempkg","price":279.95,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/3618\/0392\/products\/solar_dark_F_420.jpg?v=1597663059","url":"https:\/\/trailcamproof-com.myshopify.com\/products\/spypoint-solar-dark","provider":"trailcamproof.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}