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Trail Camera Review

The GardePro T5NG Pro is a No Glow trail camera with a top-notch Sony CMOS sensor. Pictures and videos are best in class, and the flash reaches out well past 100 ft. Compared to the T5NG model, improvements include a much better case design, including teeth for placement, and a 1/4 x 20 mount on the back. It's hard to believe this Gardepro trail camera is only $99.95 - TCP Staff

Model # T5NG-Pro  | GardePro T5NG Pro Manual

Trailcampro Comprehensive Score:

 91/100

 Review

 Pros

• Great seal
• Easy latch
• Long detection range
• Fantastic battery life
• Easy programming
• Time Lapse
• Hybrid Mode
• PIR Sensitivity
• Operational hours
• Password

 Cons

• No hole to lock the latch

Be Wary Of Megapixel Ratings

Megapixel ratings for trail cameras seem to increase more & more every year. In reality, the native resolution of 99% of all trail cameras is 5 megapixels or less.  Manufacturers artificially inflate megapixel ratings for advertising purposes through a process called interpolation. Interpolated photos are enhanced by software to mimic the file size of a higher megapixel photo, but seldom offer additional clarity or resolution.  The result is an exponentially larger file size photo which takes longer to load and slows down the speed of your camera.  We always program our cameras to capture photos at the image sensor's native resolution. This allows our cameras to operate as efficiently as possible and store more photos to memory.  With shorter load times,  this also allows us to review photos at a much quicker pace. 

Picture Quality:  87/100

Photo resolution:  48 mpxl (interpolated)

Video resolution:  1296p

Flash Type: No Glow

Battery Life:    100/100

Picture & Video Resting Power (on):  0.55 mW

Picture Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  1.2 Ws  | 1.6 Ws

Video Daytime/Nighttime Power Consumption:  15.8 Ws  |  29.0 Ws

Here are your best battery options:

Trailcampro Choice: XTAR Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

If the GardePro T5NG Pro were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 19.8 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 GardePro T5NG Pro were to take 35-day and 35-night pictures every 24 hours, this camera would last 29.8 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 6 months in the field on a set of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.

Ultimate Lithium batteries are the longest-lasting battery choice due to their incredible consistency and capacity. We've loved these batteries for a long time. However, in recent years they have become cost prohibitive and forced us to seek out a more affordable, eco-friendly option. 

Detection Circuit:     88/100

Picture Trigger & Recovery Speed:  0.51 s.  |  1.4 s.

Video Trigger & Recovery Speed:   0.88 s.  |  2.3 s. 

Detection Range & Angle:  120 ft @ 47.6° detection angle (56.5° f.o.v.)

Quality of Design:     90/100

Dimensions:  5.75"x 4.5" x 2.75"

Battery Type:  8 AA

External Battery Jack: 12-v

SD Card Size: Up to 512 GB (Recommend SanDisk 32GB Class 10)

Country of Origin: China

Video Format: MP4 or MOV

Case Design

The case design is simple and intuitive. The latch design makes the camera easy to open and close. The weatherproof seal was also enhanced.

The camera has a 1/4 x 20 tripod mount on the bottom and the back of the case. There are teeth on the back of the case to ensure a firm grip on what the camera is mounted to.

The batteries are held snuggly in a covered battery compartment inside the camera. A handy internal viewer allows for picture viewing and easy programming. 

 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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