The Ltl Acorn 6210MC is the 1080p HD version of this ever popular wildlife camera trap.
It offers higher resolution video recording at 1440×1080 with sound and an increased SD card capacity of 32GB.
Thanks to the built in infrared LEDs, it can capture video footage or photos in complete darkness (colour footage during the day) and will only do so when motion is detected.
The camera holds 4 AA batteries as standard, which can give you running time of up to 3 months. However, this can be increased to up to 6-9 months using the additional 8 battery slots in the back of the camera (batteries not included).
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The Ltl Acorn 6210MC can also take high-quality 12MP photos. Not only this, but the Ltl Acorn 6210MC Trail Camera also has the superb prep motion sensors. These side or prep sensors are designed to prepare the camera in advance so that it is ready to shoot as the subject moves into the lens view, meaning you get optimum recorded footage of the animal or subject.
The Ltl Acorn 6210MC also has password protection, 32G max SD card storage (not included), time & date stamping and even a timelapse feature that allows you to tell the camera to take a shot/video at set intervals regardless of whether any movement has been detected.
The amazing thing is that this feature packed trail camera comes in a palm size casing of just 14cm x 8cm x 6cm!
Often known as a game camera, scouting camera, hunting camera or wildlife camera trap – this device is also used extensively for video surveillance in remote areas where connection to mains power is not possible or practical.
The Ltl Acorn 6210 is available in white flash (which are more powerful but give a faint red glow) or with the “invisible” or “black” 940nm frequency infrared leds (invisible but about 70% as bright as white LEDs). Find out more about the differences in LED types here.
This camera also comes with a 1 year warranty.
Find out how NatureSpy use Ltl Acorn camera traps on the ‘What we think’ tab above.
NatureSpy have used Ltl Acorn camera traps for a long time. Their versatility, excellent list of features and affordability means they are an ideal place to start if you’re interested in camera trapping.
One of the best qualities of these cameras is the 12MP images. These give a clarity that many other camera trap models don’t offer.
We always set the camera to take 3 pictures per trigger, and the images are taken at 4 second intervals after the first trigger.
You can see lots of camera trap images from NatureSpy’s Ltl Acorn cameras on our ‘Species Spied‘ pages.
The video quality is generally good across the range and at this price level. If video quality is really important to you, there are likely to be better choices within reach – such as the Bushnell Essential E3, SpyPoint Force 10 or Browning cameras.
Some of the Ltl Acorns (5610 series) have two separate configurable timers – great for if you don’t want the camera to be active at certain periods of the day. We use these timers when we have these cameras on schools, playgrounds or gardens, with the timer set to avoid the period where human activity is highest.
The built-in colour screen is also very useful for checking images quickly in the field and taking test shots. You can strap it up, turn it on, walk in front and then immediately and easily check when the camera triggered and the field of view. The 6210MC has a slightly smaller screen but still performs the same role, and also acts as a useful viewfinder.
You’ll also notice the unique sensor design – if you were to look inside the Ltl Acorn cameras you’d see not one IR sensor (as is the norm), but two. The top sensor faces forwards and is the main sensor. The bottom sensor is funneled into the two side facing ‘prep sensors’.
These sensors ‘prepare’ the camera in advance, so that when the animal approaches the main sensor and triggers the camera, you get optimal footage or images of the animal. This is demonstrated well with the fox picture above. Of course, a lot depends on the animal walking in the way you want it to!
All in all a great place to start with camera traps, and you’ll be impressed with the results. If you’re not sure what’s best to go for, just get in touch; we’ve been helping people to choose the right camera trap for them for years.
Example video:
(Please note that this video was taken using a lens adaptation – essentially a frame from a pair of +1.5 reading glasses stuck to the front with BluTac to allow the camera to focus close up!):
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