TOGUARD® Wildlife Camera 12MP Full HD 1080P

This is a really great camera and I am very impressed with the quality, it arrived well packed and all the lenses had a removable plastic protective cover. I gave the manuals a good read and then it was time to give it a test, I fitted the eight AA batteries needed, inserted a Micro SD card, removed the battery disable tag from the remote control and switched it to test mode. Once done you get a very good menu on the front under the flap, I performed various test captures in different modes which all worked as described so it was time to put it into action for a proper test.

I set it up at ground level outside near the bins and left it a few hours before retrieving it and was pleased to see I caught a cat raiding the black bags, the next day I set it up on my balcony just to capture some daytime activity which also worked very well. I would also note the area near the bins was pitch black you could not even see your hand in front of your face.

I have uploaded a video and some pictures, I would note at this time that the video quality once uploaded to Amazon is quite poor so if you wish to see a better version on YouTube the number at the end is v=nJMQBc8jmJI just change any video you load to end with that to view.

You should note that the test mode is as it say’s to test and you get lights on the front and the view screen is on but once you put it into ON mode there is no visual indication the camera is on and working so as to keep the camera as hidden and covert as possible.

• 12 Mega Pixels HD Photo taking and 1080P Full HD high quality video recording ensure every details will be captured.
• Bulit-in 48 pcs No glow Black Infrared LED make up to 65ft/20m night vision range. no movement will be missed even at night.
• 120° Wide angle PIR sensor plus wide angle lens ensure maximum coverage.
• IP54 Waterproof housing ensures durability in all-weather condition.
• Featured functions: Multi-shot, Interval, Timelapse,Motion detection, Timer, Time stamp, Photo + Video Recording.Get 1 Year Warranty.

What I liked
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- Picture quality is superb
- Video quality is superb
- Night vision quality superb
- Menu system is very good
- Remote control works very well
- It’s waterproof
- Multitude of different modes and adjustments

What I Didn’t Like
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- More of an observation than a dislike, I would have liked it to have a chargeable on-board power source but with 3 months of stand-by time for the price I understand it not having that

Summary
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This really is a cracking camera, everything on it is high quality and the results are superb, if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer them.

Price: £65.99
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Premium Reshow® HD Video Recorder Box

For a few years now I have been using a Roxio HD pro which is a nice capture card but as good as it is I find it a real pain to set up or leave set up having cables from my Xbox One to the Roxio and cables from that running to my PC having to capture live via the capture software which also gives you a several second delay so when I saw this I thought great idea that’s for me.

The setup could not be easier just HDMI input from the device you want to record from into the ezcap then HDMI out to the screen so all you are really doing is introducing the ezcap into the loop, I used a 32 gig flash drive for the captures which was ideal.

The capture is really as simple as pressing the button on the front to start and pressing it again to stop and the ezcap does the rest dropping the video recordings to the flash drive or whatever device you are using.

I wanted to give it a good test so I decided to test it with my Xbox One, Android box and my desktop PC then using the software provided to stitch it all together and add a few of the provided effects. I have uploaded the video but please note I had to really strip it to the bare minimum to get it to a size I would be able to upload to Amazon so although it should give a good idea of functions and features it's not an indication of final video quality.

The software provided is basic but has more than enough features to edit and trim, add intro’s, text, transition effects and more. The video quality is superb, I did test the inbuilt microphone option which worked well but as I hate the sound of my own voice I never add it :)

The device is very small and I have uploaded a picture of it next to my Xbox One controller which should hopefully give you a better idea of size. It might sound silly but I also liked the fact the provided HDMI lead was only about a foot long which is just right to have it next to the Xbox One without loads of extra cable.

• CAPTURE YOUR GAMING MOMENTS: Gaming isn't just a fun pastime, it's a way to experience great moments and memories! With this HD video recorder device, you can record your favorite gaming moments and most amazing achievements to watch again later or share with your friends and family!
• 1-BUTTON FUNCTION - NO PC REQUIRED: You don't need a PC or fancy video capture software anymore - we've got your back. All you have to do is hook up this amazing gaming video recorder to your console and monitor, plug in a FAT, FAT32 or NTFS-formatted storage device like a USB drive, and press the button on the box. Voila - you're recording!
• COMPATIBLE WITH ALL CONSOLES: No matter if you're gaming on a PS4, XBox One or other console - or even a PC or Mac, if you're into that for some reason - the HD video recorder box works exactly as well. Its function is based in audio/video input, either via HDMI or YPbPr, so you could use it with pretty much any console, or even a VHS, DVD or BR player.
• GREAT FOR LET'S PLAY & COMMENTARY VIDEOS: Make your own video game Let's Play and commentary videos - who knows? Maybe you're the next PewDiePie! You can use the included powerful video editing software toy will receive along with the video recorder box to edit your recorded video to add a voiceover. Or you can even plug an external audio source in an input splitter and record your gameplay and commentary at the same time!
• 1080P & 30FPS PASSTHROUGH FUNCTION: The HD video recorder box's passthrough function allows you to seamlessly enjoy your game AND record it at the same time, with no lag or delays whatsoever! Enjoy up to 1080p 30fps video quality gaming - then go back to watch yourself play again!

What I liked
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- Nice and compact
- Simple to set up
- Don’t need loads of trailing leads
- One press capture start and stop all automated saving capture
- Great quality capture
- No need for a PC link
- Works on multiple devices

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not so much of a dislike as an observation that the editing software is basic although very simple to use

Summary
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Overall I am really impressed with this device and unlike the Roxio I am able to have it connected all the time and with a simple press of the button capture my Xbox One gameplay. I would certainly recommend it without hesitation and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Price: £56.99
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