Trail Camera Review

The Stealth Cam Spectre 4K is the best Stealth Cam that we have seen to date. This is the first dual lens cellular camera that we have seen on the market. This camera will continue to take photos with its fast recovery speed while transmitting the photos. The detection circuit on this camera is exceptional.   - TCP Staff

Model # STC-SPCTR4K  | Spectre 4K Manual

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

 In Progress/100

 Review

 Pros

• Continues taking photos while transmitting (Great Recovery)
• Operation Hours
  
• No SD card required (Internal 32GB)
• Onboard GPS
• Trigger Speed
• Transmission Speed (Depending on your service)
• Compatiable with Rechargeable Cartridge
• Tagging of Target animals
• Live Stream
• Automatic Network Coverage
• On Demand
• Detailed weather data and filtering
• Camera sharing
• PIR sensitivity setting

 Cons

• 16 AA batteries
• Control of Video Length

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Picture Quality:  In Progress/100

Photo resolution:  48 mpxl (interpolated)

(To learn more about Megapixels and interpolation click HERE)

Video resolution:  4K

Flash Type: Red Glow

Photo Format: JPG

Video Format: MOV

 We are placing cameras in the field and will post samples when we get them.

Battery Life:    100/100

Picture & Video Resting Power (on):  0.13 mW

Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  11.51 Ws  | 13.02 Ws

Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  46.93 Ws  |  67.44 Ws

Here are your best battery options:

Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

If the Spectre 4K were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 15.2 months in the field - per charge - on a set of XTAR Rechargeable Lithium AA batteries.

There are a number of benefits to these batteries:

• Up to 1,000 charges
• Consistent 1.5 volt operation
• Charges with the included USB cable charger
• Eco-friendly (less batteries in a landfill)
• Batteries pay for themselves after 2-3 charges

Longest Lasting Choice: Energizer Ultimate Lithium

If the Spectre 4K were to take 15-day and 15-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 22.8 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

Video Mode

If this camera were to take 15 day and 15 night videos every 24 hours, it would last 5 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

Detection Circuit:     98/100

Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed:  0.11 s.  |  0.27 s.

Video Trigger & Recovery Speed:   0.27 s.  |  11.2 s. 

Detection Range & Angle:  110 ft @ 40.7° detection angle (40.7°(Day) 40.9° (Night) f.o.v.)

Transmission Speed (Can Vary): 10.88 s.

Quality of Design:     86/100

Dimensions:  3.5" x 4" x 5.5"

Battery Type:  16 AA

External Battery Jack: 12 V (5.5*2.1)

SD Card Size: Internal Memory (32 GB)

Country of Origin: China

Case Design

 Camera Setup

Durability

The vast majority of consumer-grade trail cameras are inexpensive, imported devices exposed to harsh conditions 24/7/365.  Most manufacturers only offer a one-year warranty.  We stock only the most durable units and provide an additional year of warranty at no extra charge. The Trailcampro exclusive 2-year warranty allows you to deal directly with Trailcampro avoiding long wait times on hold with the manufacturer and prolonged periods without a replacement camera.  We turn around most warranties in just one business day!

 All test results are achieved through the use of proprietary equipment used exclusively by Trailcampro.  Any re-publication of this data without prior written consent is strictly prohibited by law. COPYRIGHT TRAILCAMPRO, L.L.C. 2025, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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