Campark T20/T21 Mini Trail Camera Review

Please Note: The Campark T20 has been updated since it was originally released. After being updated the T20 was renamed T20-1 for a time and has since gone back to being referred to by its original T20 model number. If you look at the Campark website you will also notice that they also give you the option to purchase a pair of mini trail cameras that are labeled as T21. If you look carefully at the specs, which we have already done for you, you will see that these are all the same camera. SO THIS REVIEW APPLIES TO THE CAMPARK T20, T20-1, & T21 TRAIL CAMERAS, which we will refer to as the Campark T20 in this review.

If you hunt on public land you know that there are some untrustworthy people out there. Odds are that if it hasn’t happened to you you know someone who has had their hunting gear vandalized or stolen while on public land. Unfortunately, trail cameras are among the gear that often gets stolen.

So to combat these risks trail camera users who hunt public land have begun looking for and using smaller trail cameras that are easier to conceal. They also want these trail cameras to perform well yet still be affordable so they won’t be out a large sum of money if something happens to the camera. One of these new small trail cameras is the Campark T20-mini trail camera.

Introducing the Campark T20 Mini Trail Camera

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The Campark T20 is small, lightweight, and has a camo exterior, which is just what you would expect in a mini trail camera. What you might not expect is the great performance and large number of features, many of which aren’t on other mini trail cameras – especially ones that are so affordably priced.

Note: Remember that the T20 was originally released as a 12MP trail camera. This review is for the updated T20 16MP model.

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Review of Features and Benefits of the Campark T20 (T20-1 & T21) Mini Trail Camera

Camera

The camera is one of the strong features of the Campark T20. It captures 16-megapixel images, which is a significant improvement over the 12MP camera that was on the original version of the T20. The T20 also captures high-quality 1080p full HD videos. It also sports a wide 120° angle lens.

Motion Sensor

As with all trail cameras, the T20 has a PIR, passive infrared motion sensor, that detects activity in front of the camera and triggers the camera to start recording. The PIR on this Campark trail camera has three sensitivity levels (high, medium, and low), which makes the trail camera more versatile by allowing you to use it in a variety of settings without worrying about getting a bunch of false triggers.

It also has a wide detection angle of 120 degrees to go along with the wide-angle lens. It has a detection range of up to 65 feet.

Trigger Speed

The trigger speed is the amount of time it takes from when the motion sensor is triggered until the camera begins capturing images or videos. The Campark trail camera has a trigger speed of 0.5 seconds. That sounds fast, but know that there are some similarly priced and equipped mini trail cameras that have trigger speeds of 0.3 seconds, which means that the trigger speed of the T20 is 67% longer than those faster cameras.

So is the trigger speed too slow on the T20? No. First, remember that 0.5 seconds is really a short amount of time. Second, know when a slower trigger speed is combined with a PIR that has a wide detection angle it can greatly compensate for the slower trigger speed. So unless you plan using the trail camera in an area with a lot of incredibly fast-moving objects most people should be fine with the trigger speed on the T20.

Flash

For night photography the Campark T20 trail camera has 22 pcs low glow infrared LEDs with a 65 foot flash range. The low glow flash won’t scare away animals, but you can see a visible red glow on the front of the camera if you are looking directly at it when the flash is in use.

Dimensions

 

Among the many attractive features of the Campark T20 is its compact body. It has dimensions of 2.75 X 4.13 X 1.57 inches and weighs roughly 1.05 pounds. The small dimensions and mass make it easy to conceal and convenient to carry through the woods – especially if you are carrying multiple cameras.

Time-Lapse Feature

The T20 has the time-lapse function, which enables you to capture footage without the motion sensor being triggered. Instead of waiting for the PIR to be triggered, the PIR is turned off and the camera takes photos at predetermined time intervals that you specify.

This feature is good for monitoring activity in the area that is beyond the 65-foot range of the motion sensor. It is also useful for capturing slow-moving animals, more so the cold-blooded ones. You can also use this feature in nature photography to record processes such as plant blooming.

LCD Screen

This trail camera has a 2-inch TFT color display LCD screen, which allows you to quickly and easily set up the camera as well as preview the photos and videos it has captured.

Having LCD screens on trail cameras is getting to be pretty commonplace these days, but they aren’t always on the more compact mini trail cameras. So in this case having a color LCD screen is a nice bonus.

Memory Card

Every trail camera needs a memory card to store the pictures and footage it captures. The Campark T20 can use SDHC memory cards up to 32GB in capacity. You can also use a micro SD card with an adapter. Campark recommends using a class 10 card.

We recommend the SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC UHS-I memory card.

Password Protection

You can restrict the use of the camera by encrypting it with a password. On the menu, you look for password protection and then select ‘On’ to set your password. You need to input a four-digit figure between 0-9. Then every time you need to operate the camera, you will be asked to provide the password you created.

Batteries

The Campark T20 is powered by four AA batteries. If you want batteries that will ensure the best performance and longest life in the field we suggest using Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. You can read our article on the best batteries for trail cameras if you want to learn why we recommend using Energizer Ultimate Lithium in the T20.

Input For External Power Supply

If there is a ton of activity where you want to post your trail camera or if you like to leave your trail cameras in the woods for extended periods of time you might become concerned about battery life and think about how you can extend it. If this describes your situation you will be happy to know that the T20 comes with an input for an external power supply. If you decide to use an external power supply with your T20, Campark’s requirement for an external power source is 6V/2A.

Here is a link for Campark’s Trail Camera Solar Panel that is shown above.

Image Stamp

The image stamp feature shows you the essential information about when the pictures and videos were captured. The information included on the image stamp for the T20 is pretty standard. It includes the date, time, temperature, and moon phase.

Multilingual Use

The Campark T20 trail camera is flexible when it comes to the language of choice. Besides English, you can opt for other languages including options such as Italian, Spanish, German, and French. You can pick your preferred language when setting up the camera.

Included Accessories

The Campark T20 comes with several included accessories. They include a

• Mounting strap
• USB cable
• Three screws
• Threaded tripod
• Mounting plate
• User manual

Areas of Use

Affordable trail cameras that are small and easy to conceal are very attractive to use on public land, where they might be at risk of getting stolen, or to use as a security camera that you don’t want intruders to see.

However, you need to remember that cameras with low glow flashes like the T20-1 are visible at night. If you look directly at them when the flash is in use you will see the LEDs glowing red (even though the area they are illuminating still appears dark).

Price

The Campark T20 is competitively priced to compete on price with entry-level trail cameras. However, when you look at the included features you can clearly see that the T20 offers more value for the dollar than a lot of similarly priced competition. You can check its current price here.

Other Options

Do you want to look at what other options are available? If so, you might want to check out our free Find Your Perfect Trail Camera Tool, which shows you trail camera options based on the criteria you select. Otherwise, we have identified another great option for you, which is shown below.

Toguard H20 Mini Trail Camera

The upgraded 16MP Toguard H20 mini trail camera is similar to the Campark T20 in almost every respect. One of the few differences between these cameras is trigger speed. The Toguard has a quick 0.3 second trigger speed while the Campark T20 has a slightly slower 0.5 second trigger speed. Both cameras have low glow flash with the difference being that the Toguard has 32 infrared LEDs compared to the 22 LEDs that are found on the Campark. While these differences do tend to favor the Toguard by a small margin there really isn’t a night and day type of difference between these cameras. So you might want to base your decision between these two on price or the different camo exteriors found on each camera (maybe one camera will better blend into the environment you plan on putting it in). You can see the current price of the Toguard H20 here.

Final Thoughts

The 16MP Campark T20 mini trail camera is feature-rich. It even has features that are sometimes missing on other mini trail cameras. Its compact size makes it easy to conceal and convenient to carry into the field even if you are carrying more than one camera with you. Plus, its low price makes it affordable if you are thinking about buying more than one. You can check its’ current price here.

Last update on 2024-04-26 at 15:55 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API