iZEEKER iG220 Solar Trailcam Review

iZEEKER iG220 Solar Trailcam Review
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The iG220 wildlife camera from iZEEKER is a 4K 46MP all weather battery operated camera designed to operate unattended outdoors, automatically capturing pictures or video of anything that triggers the built-in motion detector. Cameras of this sort are mainly used to monitor wildlife activity, but could be used for security purposes. This is a budget priced camera with has some surprisingly high end features but with a few other seldom used features removed.

This IP66 water-resistant model arrived packed in an attractive mid-market product box inside of which was the camera itself, a tree mounting strap, data cable, and a User Guide. Although the camera itself is made of plastic and is rather lightweight (which is perhaps no drawback), the build quality seems excellent. The User Guide is a good size, well printed, and easy to read.

One of the several unusual features of this camera is the way it is powered, which is different to any other trail camera I have tried. The camera has a combined rechargeable lithium battery pack and solar panel built into the top of the camera. The rechargeable battery can be charged through the solar panel or using the USB-C port beneath the LCD panel inside the door. The camera can also be powered by 4 standard AA batteries accessed by removing the panel above the screen. The camera can be powered by the AA batteries alone when the 2600mAh low-temperature resistant battery is too low. From being fully depleted the camera will automatically begin working from solar charging when it has returned to a usable battery level. If used intensively the rechargeable battery will run down quickly but in normal use in good sunlight, it should last for months.

On the front of the device is the 120° field of view camera lens , a light sensor, Status LED (Setup only mode), front and side motion sensors, a 36LED 850nm night vision infrared panel and a microphone. On the side are clips to secure the front flap which opens out to give access to the colour 2″ LCD monitor and control buttons. Inside the door flap is the full sized SD card slot (Class 10 U3 or better), with the USB-C port for computer connection port and battery recharging. Next to the LCD screen are backlit buttons for track navigation, menu, mode selection, and OK. The buttons are easy to find and use outside at night. Above the screen is a turret switch to set the device to OFF/On. On the base of the camera is the metal screw hole for a tripod or supplied camera mount.

The camera is triggered by the front facing motion detection sensor (total angle of view 90°) has three sensitivity levels available and with a claimed 0.1 seconds the trigger delay is the fastest I have yet tried. Care must be taken also to avoid false motion sensor alerts – foliage, vehicles, etc – as this will soon flatten the battery. Although the trigger time is fast nevertheless when recording wildlife try and position the camera so the subject approaches the camera and not across it.

Although there are plenty of refinements and fine-tuning that can be made, the camera can be up and running very quickly with the default settings. After fully charging the batteries and removing the gels covering the lens, sensors and screen, insert the SD card and set the turret slider to On. Press the Menu button to enter Setup. You may be prompted to format the SD card and you can now set the image and video resolutions, video recording lengths and other parameters such as time stamping, schedule timer etc. One particularly useful feature is that you do not have to choose between Video or Stills as you can set it to record both at once.

Unlike with most other trailcams, there are no Wifi or Bluetooth connections to worry about. Just configure the camera using the internal keypad, switch it on and let it get on with it.

I was pleased and not a little surprised by the photo and video quality, too often trail cameras fall down here by using cheap hardware to save production costs, but not so here. Image quality is excellent for both Video and stills at up to 46MP with genuinely high quality 3840×2160@30 fps video. The camera will also take up to 3 shots in burst mode and offers time lapse scheduled multi mode recordings. The camera supports loop recording which will overwrite old recordings when the SD card is full.

I have the camera positioned in the garden, set to record 1080p video on a 10pm to 7am schedule, with backup batteries installed. If I find the AA batteries are being used up, I may remove them and charge up from USB every few days if needed.

This camera can be great fun if you have a big garden and wonder what goes on there when you are away or at night. Both for ease of use and image quality, this is one of the very best trail cams I have ever used. Currently discounted to just £30, this is also one of the most inexpensive trail cams I have yet tried but the high-quality results and simplicity of use belie the low price. Unless you really need Bluetooth or Wifi control, then why pay more?

The Good
4K@ 30fps video quality
Fast 0.1-sec Trigger
Great image quality
Good build quality
Simultaneous stills and video option
Scheduling
3 Power Options
Audio recording
IP66 Water/Dustproof
Loop Recording

The Bad
Heavy Battery Drain When Used Intensively

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