BolyGuard SG520 Compact Trail Camera.
With it's compact size and many easy to use features, the BolyGuard SG520 is a fantastic trail camera for quick short-term deployments for both wildlife and security applications. While small, the SG520 has an impressive array of features including a low-glow IR flash range of 21m (70ft) and an adjustable PIR sensor that will detect activity up to 25m (80ft) away.
With it's compact size and many easy to use features, the BolyGuard SG520 is a fantastic trail camera for quick short-term deployments for both wildlife and security applications. While small, the SG520 has an impressive array of features including a low-glow IR flash range of 21m (70ft) and an adjustable PIR sensor that will detect activity up to 25m (80ft) away. The SG520 has three image capture modes, 1) photo, 2) video and 3) photo & video and can take up to 16 megapixel photo's and 60 seconds of 1080P video both day and night. The 1.44" colour LCD screen is used for changing settings and viewing captured photo's. Uses 4 x AA batteries and supports up to 32GB SD/SDHC cards.
Our opinion:
The SG520 is an inexpensive, solid and no-frills trail camera. We see this camera as the perfect short-term surveillance tool that can be kept handy in the glove box or backpack ready to be used as and when required.
KEY FEATURES:
Brand
BolyGuard
Model series
SG520
Launch year
2017
Primary application
Wildlife management, Security & Surveillance, Garden wildlife
Camera size (HxWxD)
10.7 x 7.6 x 4 cm (4.2" x 3" x 1.6")
Weight (excluding batteries)
180g
Housing colour
OD Green
Flash type
Low glow infrared LED
Flash range
21m (70ft)
Image resolution
5, 10 or 16 megapixels
Image detail
Colour day / Monochrome night
Video quality
Up to 1080P with audio
Video length per trigger - day
Up to 60 seconds
Video length per trigger - night
Up to 60 seconds
Loop recording
Yes
Image data
Time, date, temp, moon phase, camera ID
Field of View
55 degrees
Photo file format
JPEG
Video file format
AVI
PIR detection range
25m (85ft)
Trigger speed
0.7 second
Photos per trigger
1, 2 or 3
Delay after triggering
0,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55 sec, 1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55,60 min
Adjustable PIR sensitivity or range
Yes
Motion sensor scheduling
On / off only
Time-Lapse intervals
5,10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50,55 min, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 hour
Battery quantity / size
4 AA
Battery type
Alkaline, NiMH rechargeable
Battery housing
Fixed
External power jack
Fitted as standard – 6V
Memory card capacity
Up to 32 GB
Memory card type
SD, SDHC
Viewing screen size
1.44" Colour screen (for settings & viewing photo's)
Mounting options included
Standard thread + adjustable belt
Operating environment
Standard