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TrailMaster 500

December 01, 2003

# Camera: 35mm Weather-proof Olympus, fully automatic (auto focus/advance/flash), TM25' Camera Cable (7.6 m) connecting camera cable allows the camera to be located up to 25 ft. (7.6 m) away from the TrailMaster receiver, and gives you freedom in selecting a vantage point for photographs. , Tree-pod is specially designed to mount the camera to a tree limb with a Velcro strap, and Camera Shield is a small metal shield that fits over the camera and protects against damage caused by small animals.

Features:

Camera Independent Use: Yes, you can take the camera out of the unit and use it like a normal 35mm camera.
Power Source: Uses 4 each "C" alkaline batteries. The camera operates on a single 3-volt lithium camera battery.
Battery Life: Typically 1 year.
Low Battery Indicator: No
Detection Method: Passive infrared motion detector which is designed to detect heat in motion within a conical area. The cone-shaped detection zone extends 150° wide and to 65 feet (maximum detection distances vary with ambient air temperature and animal
Camera Delay Options: 0.1 (6.0 seconds) minutes to 2.0 minutes in 0.1 minute increments. With the Event delay set to 0.1 minutes the TM550 can record as many as 10 events in a single minute. Each time the beam is broken, the event is recorded, even though
Operation Modes: 24-hours a day, or during one or two selected time zones. One photograph may be taken each time the infrared beam is broken during the selected time zone. Programmed by computer. Password protected
Programming Modes of Operation: Programmed by keypad on TrailMaster TM550..
Camera Film: Uses standard 35mm film (from 100 to 800 ISO speed).
Film Date Stamp Options: 1 option, day and time.
Camera Focus Range: Unknown at this time, if anybody has this info please contact us
Camera Flash Range: Unknown at this time, if anybody has this info please contact us
Camera Aiming: "Walk/Test" Light" blinks when you walk through the beam to let you know where the infrared beam is pointing.
External Picture Count Observation Window: No, pic and event count numbers are read from the programming keypad on the TM550.
Event Counter: Yes, store over 1000 events by date and time in nonvolatile memory.
Waterproof: Yes.
Temp Range: -40°F/-40°C to 130°F/55°C.
Case: N/A
Mounting Setup: Metal bracket.
Size: Unknown at this time, if anybody has this info please contact us
Weight: Unknown at this time, if anybody has this info please contact us
Sound Insulation: No
Camo: No
Lock or Antitheft Capability: No
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor. TrailMaster ® products are manufactured by GOODSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. of Lenexa, Kansas, USA. Goodson & Associates guarantees that these products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the

Other Information

This is the highest priced non digital game camera you can buy. Excellent battery life. The ability to remotely extend the camera for a better pic shot is handy. The event timer is okay to learn of movement, but it doesn't tell you what kind of animal passed by. The exposed wires offer a nice meal to any squirrels that might be around. You might want to spray some flat camo paint on this unit to keep it from being seen by the thieves.

User Comments

I got a Trail timer with a camera attachment for Christmas and I am having a ball with it! The first time I had it out I got the film developed before the entire roll was exposed because I just couldn't wait and there was a shot of a nice eight point and also some does. The second roll is almost all exposed and I just cannot wait to get those pics developed. This is great! - outdoorguy

Pricing Information

You need both these units to have a working Camtrakker: 1) TM 35-1 CAMERA KIT - 35 mm weather-proof camera, shield, 25' cable, tree-pod $290.00. 2) TRAILMASTER 550 Passive Infrared Game Monitor (can be used with accessories) $180.00 total is $470.00 at TrailMaster.
Note: These prices are current as of 7/14/01. Please check for current price and availability.

Manufacturer Information

TrailMaster
http://www.trailmaster.com/index.html