Meidase P60 Trail Camera Review

You don’t want to miss shots with your trail camera, but you also don’t want to break the bank either. This is especially true when choosing between no glow trail cameras. Often, you are choosing between expensive cameras that have the options you want or more affordable models that are often stripped-down with few features and with pitifully short detection and flash ranges

The Meidase P60 is a great no-glow trail camera for anyone on a budget who doesn’t want to compromise on features.

Summary of Meidase P60 Trail Camera Review

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The Meidase P60 No Glow Trail Camera has a super long detection range and flash range. With its fast trigger speed and a great camera, you can be sure to get clear views of wildlife, no matter how fast they’re moving.

Pros

• 1296p video recording at 30fps
• High-resolution pictures
• No glow flash with 100-foot range
• 3 PIR sensors with 90-foot range
• Fast trigger speed
• IP66 weatherproof
• Great price

Cons

• No WiFi for people who like to mount cameras in elevated or other hard-to-reach positions.

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Review of Key Features and Benefits of the Meidase P60 Trail Camera

Camera

The camera on the Meidase P60 has a 70° field of view and can capture crisp 32MP images. Its photo burst setting allows you to capture from 1 to 5 pictures each time the camera is triggered.

When capturing video the P60 is equally impressive as it records 1296p video with audio at 30 frames per second (fps). The reason why the ability to record video at faster frame rates is important for trail cameras is that it helps the camera record faster-moving objects with less chance of them looking blurry or choppy. While there are other trail cameras that can record video at 30fps when the video resolution goes over 1080p a lot of the competition will only record at 20 or 24 fps, which makes you choose between having smooth motion for faster moving objects and higher resolution videos.

In addition to the photo and video modes, the camera also offers photo+video mode, where the camera takes a photo before recording a video.

Motion (PIR) Sensors

The P60 comes equipped with 3 motion sensors that have a 90-foot detection range. The central one has a detection angle of 60°, while the left and right each have 30°, bringing the total detection angle to 120°.

Both of the side PIR sensors are designed to detect motion and then pre-activate the camera giving it a faster trigger speed. The P60 only takes pictures when objects enter the detection area of the central sensor. You also have the option to turn the side sensors off, which could help conserve battery power.

This camera also has an adjustable sensitivity setting with three levels; High, Medium, and Low. I typically start with the High setting as my default, but it’s great to know that I can adjust the camera for its surroundings – especially if you want to avoid false triggers.

Trigger Speed

When the side PIR sensors are enabled the P60 has a blazing fast trigger speed of 0.1 seconds. Should you opt to turn off the side sensors the trigger speed will increase to a slightly slower 0.6 seconds.

If you place the camera in a location where you feel confident that there won’t be a lot of fast-moving action you will probably be just fine with the slower trigger speed when the side sensors are off. However, I would probably keep the side sensors on and go with the faster trigger speed unless you need to maximize every bit of battery life you can out of the camera and even then I would probably keep the side sensors on and consider using an external power source instead.

Recovery Time

Recovery time is the amount of time a trail camera needs in order to be ready to take a second picture after capturing the first one. Many trail camera manufacturers don’t list their camera’s recovery time information. So it is nice to see that Meidase openly shares this information.

The P60’s recovery time is impressive at just 0.5 seconds, which pairs nicely with the camera’s fast trigger speed to help minimize the chance of any missed shots.

Flash

One of the most attractive features of the Meidase P60 is its no glow flash with its 36pcs 940nm infrared LEDs. Plus, its 100-foot flash range is among the longest on a trail camera with no glow flash. 

You don’t often find trail cameras at the P60’s price point that have a no glow flash, making this a big selling point. Having this feature gives you more choice over where to place the camera, as it won’t scare away game animals or give away its location to trespassers at night.

Dimensions

Despite having 3 motion sensors, an LDC screen, and the ability to hold a large number of batteries, the Meidase P60 is pretty compact.

Measuring 5.6 x 4.2 x 2.86 inches (height x width x thickness), the dimensions of the P60 compare favorably with those of other trail cameras that have similar features.

Time-Lapse Feature

Like most trail cameras these days, the Meidase P60 has a time-lapse feature. It is useful if you want to monitor an area that is beyond the range of the motion sensors, or if you want to capture a slow occurring event.

Remember that when using time-lapse on this Meidase camera, as well as with most other trail cameras with the time-lapse feature, the PIR sensors will be turned off and cannot be triggered when this feature is enabled. So the only photos or videos the camera will take will be at the time intervals you selected.

Hours of Operation Timer

The Meidase P60 trail camera comes has an hours of operation timer. If you want the camera to be active for only a certain part of each day it is a great feature to enable as it will help conserve both battery life and storage space on the memory card.

LCD Screen

The P60 has a 2.4-inch color LCD screen, which is helpful when initially setting up the camera. You can use it to preview images and videos in the field as well as quickly change the camera’s settings.

Those who haven’t shopped for trail cameras before might find the LCD screen small and hard to see much detail in when previewing pictures and videos in the field. However, it is actually about as big as you could expect to find on a trail camera.

You may want to invest in an SD card reader or SD card viewer if you plan to view a lot of pictures and videos in the field. If you aren’t familiar with SD card readers and viewers, we wrote an article to help you get familiar with SD card readers and viewers and decide what you should get.

Memory Card

This Meidase P60 supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards with a maximum capacity of up to 512GB. Class 10 cards are required. A 32GB card will have more than enough storage capacity for most people, but if you place the camera in an area with a lot of activity and it records a lot of videos or if you want to extend the amount of time until you have to check the trail camera, you may want to step up to a 128GB or a 512GB memory card. All 3 of these cards are shown below.

We suggest always having two memory cards for each trail camera, as we discussed in our article about how frequently you should check on your trail cameras. Therefore, given the higher price of the 512GB cards, you may want to opt for buying a couple of the 128GB cards, as they are much more affordable.

If you want to shop for memory cards but don’t know much about SD cards, our article on how to select the best SD card for trail cameras can help you out.

The Meidase P60 also has Loop Recording, which if selected will cause the oldest files to be overwritten with newly captured pictures and videos when the SD card becomes full.

Remember to format your memory card before using it in the camera for the first time.

Password Protection

This camera also offers a password protection feature. Before using the feature for the first time you will be prompted to create a 4-digit password that you can easily remember. You will then have to enter this number whenever you want to use the camera in the future.

Batteries

The P60 uses 8 AA batteries. As with all trail cameras, battery life can vary depending on where you place the camera and the settings you use. However, you should expect good battery life from the camera overall as evidenced by its ability to last 8 months in standby mode on one set of batteries.

While you can use NiMH rechargeable batteries with this camera, Meidase recommends that you don’t because the lower voltage rechargeable batteries provide may cause performance issues with the camera. Instead, Meidase says that it is best to use Energizer AA Ultimate Lithium batteries and we agree especially in colder weather.

Input for External Power Supply

This P60 has an input for an external power supply. If you decide to use one, you will need to get a 12V/1A power supply unit and the connector should measure 5.5 x 2.1-mm.

Image Stamp

The image stamp feature on the Meidase P60 shows you the date, time, temperature, and moon phase. It also includes a 4 character camera name of your choosing, which can be really helpful if you have several trail cameras.

If you don’t need to see the image stamp information on your pictures and videos you have the option to turn the feature off.

Included Accessories

The following items are included in the P60’s packaging:

• Mounting Strap
• Mini-USB Cord
• Instruction Manual

The camera does have a 1/4″ tripod socket, but it doesn’t come with a threaded mounting tripod, like some other trail cameras out there. However, you can find many inexpensive tree camera mounts or holders on Amazon, which will give you another quick and easy way to mount the camera, especially if you want to mount it from an elevated position and angle it down.

Areas of Use

Whether you want to monitor game animals or your home, farm, or business the Meidase P60 is a sound choice. With its fast trigger speed, long flash range, and adjustable PIR sensitivity the P60 is versatile enough for a variety of environments. Plus, with its no glow flash, you can feel confident that the camera will keep its location hidden at night.

This camera might not be a good fit for your needs if you need it to send you images as they are captured, or if you plan on mounting it in an elevated position and don’t want to use a ladder every time you want to check the camera. If that is the case you may want to look for cameras with cellular or WiFi capabilities.

Pricing

With its full-featured design and many adjustable settings, the Meidase P60 is a very versatile trail camera. Priced just a bit more than the more basic entry-level trail cameras, you can see that the Meidase P60 is a genuinely exceptional value.

Other Options

GardePro E5 Trail Camera

If you like the Meidase P60 you are going to be a fan of the GardePro E5 trail camera as well. As we discussed in our review of the GardePro E5, the features on the E5 are pretty much identical to what you will find on the Meidase P60. The one difference between the E5 and P60 is their cameras. Both trail cameras take great pictures, but the GardePro E5 can capture 24MP images compared to the 32MP images you can get with the Meidase. When you switch to video recording the P60 can capture 1296p videos at 30fps, while the E5 will make you choose between 1296p at 20fps or 1080p at  30fps to capture faster-moving action.

If you are OK with the slight differences in resolution and frame rate you may want to compare prices between these two cameras. You can view the current price of the GardePro E5 here.

Vikeri E2 Trail Camera

The popular Vikeri E2 trail camera, which we also did a review on,  is another affordable no glow trail camera to consider if you like the Meidase P60. If you like recording video you will be happy to know that the Vikeri E2 captures video at an impressive 1520p, which is higher than the P60. However, the Vikeri E2 can’t capture video at 30fps like the P60 can.

Other differences between these two cameras are that the E2 has a slightly slower trigger speed of 0.2 seconds, a slightly shorter detection range of 80 feet, and only has one PIR sensor. One thing the E2 boasts that the P60 doesn’t is adjustable flash settings, which can really help you customize the camera for its location at night.

Often priced similarly to the Meidase P60 you might want to check the price of the Vikeri E2 if you feel like comparison shopping. You can check out the current price of the Vikeri E2 here.

Final Thoughts

The Meidase P60 trail camera gives you a lot of bang for your buck. With its fast trigger speed and ability to capture crisp 1296p video at 30fps you won’t worry about missing a shot or having blurry or choppy video footage, even if the deer is moving quickly. Plus thanks to its no glow flash and long detection and flash ranges the P60 is a very versatile trail camera.

You can see the current price of the surprisingly affordable Meidase P60 here.

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