The best shooting distance of hunting monitoring cameras varies depending on many factors. Here are some common situations and the corresponding optimal distance range:

Animal type and size

Small animals: such as squirrels, birds, etc., the best shooting distance is generally around 5-15 meters. Because small animals are small in size, it is difficult to capture their details clearly at a distance of too far. A distance of 5-15 meters can capture clearer images and videos without scaring the animals, making it easier to observe their behavioral characteristics and identify their species.

Medium-sized animals: Medium-sized animals such as foxes and deer, the best shooting distance is usually between 15-30 meters. This distance range can better capture the full appearance and behavioral movements of the animals, while also ensuring the trigger sensitivity and image quality of the camera, making the captured images more usable.

Large animals: For large animals such as bears and bison, the best shooting distance may be 30-50 meters or even farther. Large animals require a larger safety distance to prevent the presence of the camera from interfering with them or causing danger, and shooting at a longer distance can also fully record their activity scenes and behavioral habits.

Camera performance

Entry-level cameras: The trigger distance and image quality are relatively limited, and the best shooting distance is generally within 20 meters. This type of camera is usually suitable for monitoring small animals or in areas where animals are active and close to each other.

Mid- to high-end cameras: The trigger distance and night vision capabilities are better, and the best shooting distance can reach about 30-50 meters. They can accurately trigger shooting at a long distance and capture clear and detailed images and videos, which are suitable for monitoring various types of animals and use in different environments.

Professional cameras: With a longer trigger distance and higher image resolution, the best shooting distance may exceed 50 meters, or even reach more than 100 meters. Some high-end hunting monitoring cameras are equipped with telephoto lenses and advanced sensing technology, which can clearly capture the details of animals at a long distance, and are suitable for long-term monitoring and research of large animals or rare animals.

Environmental factors

Open areas: In environments with a wide field of view and no obstructions, such as grasslands and deserts, the best shooting distance of the camera can be relatively far, generally around 30-100 meters, depending on the camera performance and the size of the animal. An open environment is conducive to the infrared sensing and signal transmission of the camera, which can detect animal activities earlier and take pictures.

Forest environment: Due to the obstruction of trees, vegetation, etc., the optimal shooting distance will be relatively shortened, usually between 10-30 meters. When installing a camera in the forest, it is necessary to choose a relatively open location such as a passage where animals often appear, near a water source, etc., and pay attention to avoid vegetation blocking the lens to ensure the shooting effect.

Night environment: When shooting at night, the optimal shooting distance is generally shorter than during the day due to the limitation of the infrared light irradiation distance and the night vision performance of the camera. The optimal shooting distance of ordinary hunting monitoring cameras at night is mostly within 30 meters, while some cameras with stronger night vision performance can reach about 35-50 meters.