Recommended Cameras for Camera Traps
A good starter option is a Canon Digital Rebel Series camera, specifically the 550D, 600D, 650D and 700D. You can pick them up second hand from eBay and good deals can usually be obtained. The 18-55mm kit lens is an excellent option too.
The following requirements should be considered when choosing a camera for camera trapping:
- The camera needs to be compatible with our flash triggers which will limit you to Canon and Nikon cameras
- The camera needs to have good standby times
- The camera needs to have the ability to be woken from sleep by our triggers and should be compatible with our camera cables
- The camera should have manual control of settings.