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A Great Little Cam with a Complete and Quality Package Included
In my opinion the Coolife Digital Trail Camera is well worth a look. I got one and I am very satisfied with its performance, and with the completeness of the package that it comes with.In the last few years we have used quite a few trail cameras. Some have been really outstanding, others have failed early in their lifetimes with switches that cease functioning, weather tightness issues, and other problems. We have only had this camera for a couple of weeks, so I cannot tell you about its longevity, but I can say that it is the best outfitted trail camera that we have thus far obtained.So let’s start there. The camera comes in a sturdily reinforced box that includes a ~126 page manual (about 24 pages in English) a nice 14 page quick-start guide, a metal kit for mounting it to a tree or other surface, a wrench for the screws for said mounting kit, a USB cable, an AV cable, probably the best attachment strap that I have seen packed with a trail camera, AND a 32 gigabyte memory card!Setup of this camera was easy. I have set up quite a number of different makes and models of trail cameras in the last few years, so after putting in the eight required AA batteries, (the one thing NOT included in the package), I got right into the menu and started putting in the date, time, and other functions. For me the setup was quite obvious and I never even looked at the manual as I paged my way through the different settings.Setup was my first encounter with the onboard screen. I must say that the picture this screen presents is crisp and clean. The color is good and it is bright enough to see even outside.After programming the camera for still shots I set it up on a tripod and left it on the trail. I came back 2 days in a row (moving it once) to find that it had done its job quite nicely. As you can see in 2 of these pictures a flock of wild turkeys happened to be in the area and they stopped to scratch at the ground and have their picture taken. Despite the fact that the lighting was not great on that day, the camera did a decent job.The previous day it had captured a person with a snowy background scene.All in all I like this camera. I was quite impressed that it came with as much quality stuff as it did and was very happy to not have to provide a memory card before I could use it… which so far has been the case with almost every other camera I have purchased.I may update this review at a later date with more pictures and information on how it does over time.All in all for the first real week of use, I am satisfied.
12/11/2020
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Thinner cases work best
A semi-professional photographer friend of mine recommended Xenovo, and I hinted to my daughter I'd like it as a Christmas gift. After receiving it, I can only say if she hadn't bought it, I would have!I'm a long-time DSLR photographer, but I always have my phone on me. Xenovo covers those situations when I need a wider angle or a deeper close-up. This is a quality product, from the packaging, to the tutorials, to the instructions, to the care taken with making all the features (lanyard, lens cover, aligning marks, etc.). My iPhone 12 Mini has a Spigen case on it, and as was mentioned, a thicker case can result in vignetting. I replaced the case with a thinner one, and the photos now are spot on! I haven't used the light, but even that has three different luminosity settings that should cover any contingency.The camera quality of cellphones continues to improve. Xenovo brings the needed missing features to it. I may not carry my DSLR out again!
18/08/2022
LOVE!
We LOVE this monitor! My husband and I got a cheap monitor for our first child, and had so many problems with it... so we decided that next time around we’d do our research and spend money on a good one, and we did! Our second child isn’t due for a few months, but we’re already in love with our InfantOptics. My favorite features are the panning feature (old one didn’t have that and I DESPERATELY wanted it) and the interchangeable lenses! Our children will be sharing a room, so it was very important to us that we have a camera that can see both kids at the same time. We ordered the panoramic lens and it’s amazing! We put it in the corner of the room and you can see everything! Best of all is the security, because it isn’t connected to the internet it can’t get hacked, so that gave me a HUGE peace of mind.If you’re on the fence about this monitor, do yourself a favor and just buy it, it’s worth every penny!
21/07/2022
Great inexpensive action camera with good image st
Excellent stepping stone to Action Cameras, inexpensive but great. I bought it mainly to use its slow motion video recording to improve my golf swing, but also as a cool toy to be used with my teenagers. Not wanting to spend hundreds for something I don't know whether I'll really know how to use, did my research and went for the best action cam under $100. There are a lot of features that I still need to explore, so will be entertained for a while. Ordered a micro HDMI cable to hook up directly to TV screen, will update later on how that works out.Tip: when recording make sure you always face camera away from sun, it doesn't compensate well for shadowsCons: app is very basic, using akaso go, which connects, but cannot use to edit. When recording, the noise of the shutter mechanism is also recorded, disappointed there.Pros: excellent case for underwater recording, the lens part has some kind of hydrophobic coat because droplets slide right off and image is outstanding
26/06/2022
Nice for a while?
It was nice while it worked. I didn't use it very much. I keep it in a nice soft case with the other lenses. Recently I took it out for photos and the first few were fine. Then it just stopped being able to focus, like everything was foggy. It doesn't matter if I'm using the viewfinder or the screen. If I turn it off and let it sit for a while it may work for a shot or two, but then it's all blurry again. There is no actual condensation that I can see, but I put it in a container of those "do not eat" silicon packets that are meant to absorb moisture overnight just in case. No luck.It's like it just can't figure out how to focus anymore, and manual doesn't work either. It's not the camera, my other lenses work fine. I'm giving it 4 starts because this is probably a fluke / dud, but it's worth noting the issues in case I'm not the only one. I would be more upset if this was a more expensive lens.
12/05/2022
Fits large-ish pocket digital cameras
I own this case in the grey/blue for my Canon PowerShot SX260HS and got this black/red version for my sister's Canon PowerShot SX230HS. Before buying, I looked on the Case Logic website, where they lied to me - the interior dimensions they list are smaller than the case actually is. I know this because both of the cameras I mentioned are larger than the listed interior dimensions, but fit in perfectly! Granted there's not too much spare room, but you don't really want your camera flopping around in a case anyway. It's not like I'm shoehorning them in, either - they just slip in as if it was made for them.The case is well-made and has the option for a shoulder/body strap or using the belt loop. I love that the belt loop is so thick and sturdy - I don't need anything bouncing around and this holds it securely. The front zipper pocket is roomier than I expected and easily holds a spare battery, memory card, and lens wipe.
13/12/2021
As good as the old one but…
Purchased this for when our five year old grandson comes over, which is frequently. The one we used prior was his. It is a good brand and overall, one of the best out there. Yet this Nannio Hero 2 is good and does the job it’s designed to do. No added features which we really didn’t need, unless a parents wants to, or needs to, record every second of their child’s sleep.Pros:*Price is on target for a tight budget.*Very easy set up!*It’s heavier than most which allows both the camera and monitor to stand securely.*Its not wifi, but radio frequency which allows for privacy from outside hackers and the signal remains fairly strong!*Long cord on the plug for ease of positioning the camera anywhere in a room. It also comes with a wall mount which we aren’t using.*It has soothing music which even I enjoy. Grandson doesn’t want it on but it’s soothing for a baby or toddler.*Daytime use allows for a very nice, clear picture.*You can dim the video for nighttime use on the monitor.*Control buttons are easy to see and recognize the purpose for.Cons:*Instructions on how to operate the set could be somewhat clearer than what they are.*The red “eye” on the camera which you see at night may make some children somewhat uncomfortable.*The screen is smaller than most, yet it is big enough to see what you have to see.*Nighttime video is somewhat grainy compared to some, but not so badly that you cannot see your child to make sure all is well.*No zoom control whatsoever. In a smaller room this is a big “con!”*No privacy cover for the camera. Even though I believe it’s very secure from outside hackers, a cover for the camera eye would be nice. I use a small post-it note to cover the lens during the day.*If you like total darkness at night this isn’t for you. Even dimming the monitors video doesn’t keep the green lights from shining brightly. I understand why it’s set this way, but people who like total darkness may have issues with the brightness of those lights.Overall a good product at a great price. Cannot attest to its durability as we’ve only had if for a few weeks. Yes, at this point I would recommend this product.
21/09/2021
Good Affordable Tripod for occasional users
I decided to give this tripod a try after i saw it on sale. I Always wanted one but never really had the need for one if you know what I mean. first let me start by saying that I'm 5ft10 and I was afraid that it would not be tall enough for me, well I was wrong it's the perfect height. The quality of the materials are very good for the price range I tested the item with my cell phone, my Point and shoot camera and my mini camcorder the tripod was solid and sturdy with all items when used on a flat hard surface. I'm not sure I would use this tripod with a DSLR with an expensive lens but for everything else it's great and the remote is a nice addition. If you are planing to use it on an unstable surface such as sand or grass I suggest that u use little sand bags such as ankle weight to stabilize it even more. Definitely a good item for occasional users like me but professional should definitely look elsewhere.
11/09/2021
A Great Camera Option When There Isn't Power Outle
I have several Reolink cameras and one of those is the previous generation to this one. I like their cameras and their app. I feel they are a better product to similar priced products. What I like about this newer model is that it comes with a small flood light. It's not a lot of light but it's enough to light up a doorway or a small footpath.The setup is straightforward. Go into the app and hit the plus button to add it. Then follow the instructions. It took less than 5 minutes to set up. Then I configured it. I found it to be a quarter charged. I did some basic tests and found it to have good video quality for indoor use. I then put the camera on the charger overnight to charge.I added a cheap 32 gig Micro SD card so I didn't have to use the cloud services. I formatted the card and then ran some more tests. Once I was happy with the settings I took everything outside and mounted it. I picked a corner of the house where the lens doesn't point directly or near directly at the sun (the camera won't see anything if it's pointed at the sun). I couldn't find a good spot with six-plus hours of sun for the solar panel. It's shaded by the trees and gets dappled sun throughout the late afternoon. Surprisingly, the camera stays charged. This may be different if the camera is more active.Please note, this camera doesn't have 24/7 recording. It is battery-powered even though it has a solar panel to charge it. You can set the motion records to record up to 30 seconds. After 30 seconds it stops. If reads more motion it start recording again. It will continue doing this until there is no more motion.What I don't like is the flood light doesn't stay on long enough. The system needs an option to keep the light on maybe a minute or 2 past the motion detection.Another thing I do not like is that it uses a Micro-USB port for power and that means I have to keep another cable around to charge it if the panel ever fails. Most new cameras are coming with USB-C now.Do these give me a reason not to recommend, lower star rating, or not purchase another set? No. Those issues do not.
25/08/2021
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