Thank you for your kind words. The advantage is a great camera, I think this one produces slightly better video results. The big question is will the last as long as the advantage cameras? Only time will tell. Fingers crossed!!
Very nice review. I haven't found a better camera than the Advantage. I had horrible luck with the Edge. Hopefully this new Elite HP5 will perform as well as the the Advantage. Thanks for the review. Nice channel, looking forward to watching! Cheers from Maine.
Thank you! I got a some edge cameras back in October and sent them back and asked for Advantages. The weather is very hard on cameras in Costa Rica with bugs and rain....so I agree..fingers are crossed that we get something similar from the HP5.
That intro with the Fed guy ! 😂 Looks like a GREAT trail cam, I thought the quality was crisp, colors a bit more vibrant. Those cats don't seem to mind the raccoon at all. Ah, ha! I saw what happened. Was thinking that intro was too smooth. lol. Great review.
Thanks. She never gets the packages that fast! FedEx gave me a 6 hour window for the delivery time. I had 3 cameras running while I waited. I was let down with the 2021 cameras, but this one seems like a home run.
393 / 5.000 I personally believe that the Browning brand has stagnated. I see no progress neither in video quality nor in regards to audio. Perhaps some improvement is seen in night shots with led lighting. It continues to stand out for its autonomy and battery management, but I missed appreciable improvements in the videos. The review is very complete and enjoyable, thank you very much for sharing.
I agree with your assessment. I think the 2022 generation is better than the last generation. I had to return those cameras. I'm not sure what the next step would be for them. A great 4k camera or perhaps a great white flash video camera?
@@OchoVerde In my opinion, 4K photo-trapping models, with such small and poor quality sensors, do not make any sense at this time. I think Browning has to look at what users demand and deliver video and audio quality.
I think for Browning, most of their demand is from USA deer hunters. I say this because there is no international option for their cell cameras. USA deer hunters are mostly interested the numbers and quality of their prey. I’m not sure that they will advance the technology as fast as wildlife photographers would like.
I have a couple 6 year old Strike Forces that are still going strong. Never had a problem with them. The Chinese really nailed it when they made these cameras.
Yep...some old camera models work great and for a long time. I use mine in the jungle of Costa Rica and the rain and bugs ruin them all after a few years. I have to say the new technology of better video is a great improvement. However the still cameras in the older ones still hold up well.
There are 5 LED lights on the HP5 and only 4 on the HP4. It helps with distance and exposure/shutter speed. They have different LED styles. Probably some better video technology.
Excellent review. Thank you! I would likely buy more Recon Force Advantages if they still made them. Lol! I use solar panels and they work great so I am not concerned with the battery life but it will be interesting to see the performance with a solar panel if I take the plunge as I will likely add a few cameras at some point soon. I had considered the HP4. I have a Spec Ops Edge and didn’t consider the Recon Force Edge bc even though I like the videos that cam produces, the lines are “soft” with those cams and I prefer a more crisp edged look the the subject for videos. Also I read in the comments that the Recon Force Edge had issues. I actually had to exchange the Spec Ops Edge twice bc of issues but that being said I also exchanged on of my Advantages due to issues(not triggering or maintaining settings). All companies have issues but the most issues I’ve experienced have been with the newer BushNell cameras and the least have been with Browning which is why I’ve been sticking to those. Appreciate your discussion and comparison with the Advantage as I run a couple presently. Have a great day, Char 😊🦌☀️
Thank You... I love my advantages too! I had edges and 4k edage as well and returned them both due to the "soft edges". I felt like it was not an upgrade to the advantage....I think the Elites probably are based on what I have seen so far
@@OchoVerde thanks! I agree totally different cameras for sure. I do love my Spec Ops Edge now that I’ve got one that works well though but it is not as good for screen shots. You can grab some super clear screenshot pics from the Advantage. I just do video generally as well since I too am an observer of wildlife not a hunter. Many people that hunt just use pictures so they can leave the cameras out for extended periods of time. I just ordered one of these cameras. I will give it a try. Maybe it too will be a new favorite. Hope it does well for you. Enjoy the rest of your day, Char😊
Hi Tim, Yes the camera LEDs have a red glow. I recorded a clip with my phone, but the LEDs freaked out my auto focus and sensor and made them look purple...lol, so that clip got deleted. Yes... the night photos were clear from edge to edge. I'm looking forward to seeing how it reacts in the jungle!
My Recon Force cameras are 3-4 years old and have been running year round. They are great cameras. I see much improvement in this new camera! Great video.
I curious 2 things about recon force elite HP.. What the format of video file? MP4 or AVI? Average the video file size. Example, for 20 second video, how many mega bytes?
mp4, my camera is down in Costa Rica now and I'm in the states, but I think it is around 60 for a 20 sec video. I could be off some, but that is what I recall.
Hi, nice enjoyable review, loved the racoon. After almost a year what are your impressions about this trailcam? What are his pros and cons? Does it really works with 1,2 v batteries? I'm looking to upgrade my trailcam for a better quality one that works with rechargeable batteries. Thanks
Hi, and thanks for watching. The first one that I put in Costa Rica ended up leaking and it died. in this video ruclips.net/video/AhmiJ29v4tw/видео.html Browning sent me new camera and it survived the rainest months, so maybe it was just one flawed camera. I have not tried it with rechargeable batteries. Other than that, It works well and great video. Time will tell if it holds up like the recon force advantage has for so many years.
@@OchoVerde Ouch! I saw the video! It didn't look very good. Yes, maybe it was assembled incorrectly and the gasket didn't seat correctly, I always grease every few months the gasket of my trailcam with silicone grease to help with the waterproofness and to extend his life. Thanks for responding!
A touch late but for anyone else NatureSpy in the UK who are specialist sellers have excellent listing of specs and they specifically show that 2500mAh rechargeables can be used and for many cameras they specifically list a 'no' to them. The HP4 was listed as Eneloop Pro only but the latest HP5 does not show this limitation.
wow ... no I haven't. I left one in Costa Rica last week and it was hitting 100% animals before I left. Has it been happening on 2 of your cameras? I'd call browning and ask about that issue. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
@@OchoVerde yes, at least 2 are doing it. I just started running them in the last month. The wind was very strong last few weeks, and I'll have to better manage them. I'm leaning toward it not being faulty, just a concern after first two card pick ups.
@@OchoVerde they are a multinational company that includes usa, thailand, phillipines, hong kong, and china. In other words, they are built in china, like most tcams. That's why the chinese brands are so good now, because they perfected the technology with making the big namebrands.
Nice review, thank you! I've been using a Recon Force Elite HP4 for a year. I like the camera, but what bothers me: Night shots are limited to 20 seconds recording time (way too little!) and the sound is extremely noisy. Is that also the case with the HP5? In addition, I have to reset the time and date on the HP4 after every battery change (I use AA Eneloop). Is that normal? Is that also the case with the HP5? I also use a much cheaper camera, with a much worse picture, but after changing the battery, the date and time settings are retained. Greetings from Bavaria / Germany. ruclips.net/video/PkfGGxCPhNA/видео.html
Thank you... Browning has not updated the 20 second night videos. I read that the IR light get too hot to go much beyond 20 seconds. I use Lithium batteries, but cannot remember if the camera resets. The first set of batteries is still in them! Prost--- I loved my visit to Bavaria.
Thanks for the information. More than 20 seconds would have been nice. But doesn't matter. I'll probably get the HP5 nevertheless as a second camera for animal shots in the forest. Video image quality at night is just too good, even with the HP4. Cheers! 😉
Nice camera but you are comparing it to a Browning camera that is at least two generations old. I have a few of last years model. The Recon Force Elite HP4. Great camera too. It also works on rechargables (or lithium or alkaline). I use Panasonic Eneloop Pro rechargables. It can shoot 60 frames per second also. As far as I can see the only real difference is this years model is the one extra infrared LED. The photo megapixels mean nothing on most trail cameras as they are interpolated as opposed to native. Anyway like you I only shoot video. Take care.
Thanks for your comments. The Advantage is probably the most widely used trail cameras on RUclips. It was immensely popular as it was first available in 2018 and retired in 2021. These cameras my be on the end of their cycles for many owners. I wanted to show the differences as Advantage owners may be looking for a replacement camera in the coming months. Also...the Elite HP4 is now no longer available on the Browning website. It apparently was made for only one year, so it didn't have the long run the Advantage had. This tells me that there was something about that HP4 camera that Browning felt they could improve on for their customers. While the 5th IR LED may be the main physical improvement, more light is almost always better for nighttime videography. Cheers and have a great weekend!
@@OchoVerde The HP4 was very popular. In Ireland and the UK at least. It has it's faults (I did a warts and all review of it). I'm not a Browning or any brand fanboy. But every trail cam has issues. Browning are probably just going on a one year release cycle to increase sales. Like most companies. There is very little difference between the models. Like Apple releasing an i-phone every year. 😂 Anyway take care.
@@awilderireland I have used Extreme, Advantage, Edge, Hp4 , and now HP5..... The Edge model is a disaster, it gest blurry in a few months, This hp5 looks to be wider angle than Hp4.
I like that he compared the Advantage to the new Elite HP5. I have 14 Advantages and they are solid. I leave them out all year. I tried the Edge and they were junk. I'm glad to see a review of the Elite HP5. Hopefully it performs and has the consistency of the Advantage.
Did you see what REALLY happened at the last clip in the video? LOL 😂 🤣🤣
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Excellent review thank you. Glad you compared to the advantage. My favourite browning camera
Thank you for your kind words.
The advantage is a great camera, I think this one produces slightly better video results. The big question is will the last as long as the advantage cameras? Only time will tell. Fingers crossed!!
Very nice review. I haven't found a better camera than the Advantage. I had horrible luck with the Edge. Hopefully this new Elite HP5 will perform as well as the the Advantage. Thanks for the review. Nice channel, looking forward to watching! Cheers from Maine.
Thank you!
I got a some edge cameras back in October and sent them back and asked for Advantages. The weather is very hard on cameras in Costa Rica with bugs and rain....so I agree..fingers are crossed that we get something similar from the HP5.
The pic quality looks nice and sharp to me and the audio of the raccoon crunching was great!
I think this will be a great camera for the jungle next month.
That intro with the Fed guy ! 😂 Looks like a GREAT trail cam, I thought the quality was crisp, colors a bit more vibrant. Those cats don't seem to mind the raccoon at all. Ah, ha! I saw what happened. Was thinking that intro was too smooth. lol. Great review.
Thanks. She never gets the packages that fast!
FedEx gave me a 6 hour window for the delivery time. I had 3 cameras running while I waited.
I was let down with the 2021 cameras, but this one seems like a home run.
@@OchoVerde that's too funny about your wife snagging the package first. Be cool to see the results of this new one out in the jungle.
393 / 5.000
I personally believe that the Browning brand has stagnated. I see no progress neither in video quality nor in regards to audio. Perhaps some improvement is seen in night shots with led lighting. It continues to stand out for its autonomy and battery management, but I missed appreciable improvements in the videos. The review is very complete and enjoyable, thank you very much for sharing.
I agree with your assessment.
I think the 2022 generation is better than the last generation. I had to return those cameras.
I'm not sure what the next step would be for them. A great 4k camera or perhaps a great white flash video camera?
@@OchoVerde In my opinion, 4K photo-trapping models, with such small and poor quality sensors, do not make any sense at this time. I think Browning has to look at what users demand and deliver video and audio quality.
I think for Browning, most of their demand is from USA deer hunters. I say this because there is no international option for their cell cameras. USA deer hunters are mostly interested the numbers and quality of their prey. I’m not sure that they will advance the technology as fast as wildlife photographers would like.
Really nice clear pic! I like the end❣️
I thought so too!
I didn't get a 'do over' with the fed ex guy either!
I have a couple 6 year old Strike Forces that are still going strong. Never had a problem with them. The Chinese really nailed it when they made these cameras.
Yep...some old camera models work great and for a long time. I use mine in the jungle of Costa Rica and the rain and bugs ruin them all after a few years.
I have to say the new technology of better video is a great improvement. However the still cameras in the older ones still hold up well.
Great video 😃. I have two browning and very happy with both.
Good to hear! Thanks!
Which do you prefer between the Recon force HP5 and the Boly white flash camera?
I have mostly regular IR trail cams. It’s probably 10-1 over white flash. I just use them for very safe places.
What the difference between Recon Force Elite HP4 & HP5?
What do you think Recon Force Elite HP5 compare to Recon Force Advantage?
There are 5 LED lights on the HP5 and only 4 on the HP4. It helps with distance and exposure/shutter speed.
They have different LED styles. Probably some better video technology.
@@OchoVerde thanks for your review..
Now i decide want to get it.. 😉
Excellent review. Thank you! I would likely buy more Recon Force Advantages if they still made them. Lol! I use solar panels and they work great so I am not concerned with the battery life but it will be interesting to see the performance with a solar panel if I take the plunge as I will likely add a few cameras at some point soon. I had considered the HP4. I have a Spec Ops Edge and didn’t consider the Recon Force Edge bc even though I like the videos that cam produces, the lines are “soft” with those cams and I prefer a more crisp edged look the the subject for videos. Also I read in the comments that the Recon Force Edge had issues. I actually had to exchange the Spec Ops Edge twice bc of issues but that being said I also exchanged on of my Advantages due to issues(not triggering or maintaining settings). All companies have issues but the most issues I’ve experienced have been with the newer BushNell cameras and the least have been with Browning which is why I’ve been sticking to those. Appreciate your discussion and comparison with the Advantage as I run a couple presently. Have a great day, Char 😊🦌☀️
Thank You... I love my advantages too!
I had edges and 4k edage as well and returned them both due to the "soft edges". I felt like it was not an upgrade to the advantage....I think the Elites probably are based on what I have seen so far
@@OchoVerde thanks! I agree totally different cameras for sure. I do love my Spec Ops Edge now that I’ve got one that works well though but it is not as good for screen shots. You can grab some super clear screenshot pics from the Advantage. I just do video generally as well since I too am an observer of wildlife not a hunter. Many people that hunt just use pictures so they can leave the cameras out for extended periods of time. I just ordered one of these cameras. I will give it a try. Maybe it too will be a new favorite. Hope it does well for you. Enjoy the rest of your day, Char😊
Me too love our advantages. Great microphone too. Had issues with force 4K. Got some Elite HP4's which are OK but prefer my advantages
Thanks nice video , well spoken nice and clear etc
Glad you liked it! Thank you.
I like the quality of the night videos. What kind of light does the radiant LED's give off? Red glow?
Hi Tim, Yes the camera LEDs have a red glow. I recorded a clip with my phone, but the LEDs freaked out my auto focus and sensor and made them look purple...lol, so that clip got deleted.
Yes... the night photos were clear from edge to edge. I'm looking forward to seeing how it reacts in the jungle!
@@OchoVerde ha. Same. I tried to take a pic of the leds at night, on a couple new cams i picked up. Everything went purple and wouldn't focus.
@@zzz7zzz9 weird
My Recon Force cameras are 3-4 years old and have been running year round. They are great cameras. I see much improvement in this new camera! Great video.
Totally agree!
Its too early to tell on battery usage and durability...but hoping they hold up like the older cameras.
I curious 2 things about recon force elite HP..
What the format of video file? MP4 or AVI?
Average the video file size. Example, for 20 second video, how many mega bytes?
mp4, my camera is down in Costa Rica now and I'm in the states, but I think it is around 60 for a 20 sec video. I could be off some, but that is what I recall.
@@OchoVerde thanks for your answer..
Its help me a lot..
Hi, nice enjoyable review, loved the racoon. After almost a year what are your impressions about this trailcam? What are his pros and cons? Does it really works with 1,2 v batteries? I'm looking to upgrade my trailcam for a better quality one that works with rechargeable batteries. Thanks
Hi, and thanks for watching.
The first one that I put in Costa Rica ended up leaking and it died. in this video ruclips.net/video/AhmiJ29v4tw/видео.html
Browning sent me new camera and it survived the rainest months, so maybe it was just one flawed camera. I have not tried it with rechargeable batteries. Other than that, It works well and great video. Time will tell if it holds up like the recon force advantage has for so many years.
@@OchoVerde Ouch! I saw the video! It didn't look very good. Yes, maybe it was assembled incorrectly and the gasket didn't seat correctly, I always grease every few months the gasket of my trailcam with silicone grease to help with the waterproofness and to extend his life. Thanks for responding!
A touch late but for anyone else NatureSpy in the UK who are specialist sellers have excellent listing of specs and they specifically show that 2500mAh rechargeables can be used and for many cameras they specifically list a 'no' to them. The HP4 was listed as Eneloop Pro only but the latest HP5 does not show this limitation.
are you getting runaway triggers on the HP5? 900 videos in 2 days on 2 out of 9 of mine.
wow ... no I haven't. I left one in Costa Rica last week and it was hitting 100% animals before I left.
Has it been happening on 2 of your cameras?
I'd call browning and ask about that issue. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
@@OchoVerde yes, at least 2 are doing it. I just started running them in the last month. The wind was very strong last few weeks, and I'll have to better manage them. I'm leaning toward it not being faulty, just a concern after first two card pick ups.
@@SouthernSierraNevada ok i'll report back if i see a similar pattern.
Stereo sound? Is it possible to set the audio gain manually?
No... Winterberry Wildlife has a good hack for a better microphone in this camera.
@@OchoVerde Thanks, saves me a disappointment.
I do not understand the H264 against AVI , will the laptop cope with the new H264 ?
My laptop does fine.
Who makes Browning trail cameras??
The google says the Prometheus Group.
@@OchoVerde they are a multinational company that includes usa, thailand, phillipines, hong kong, and china. In other words, they are built in china, like most tcams. That's why the chinese brands are so good now, because they perfected the technology with making the big namebrands.
Nice review, thank you! I've been using a Recon Force Elite HP4 for a year. I like the camera, but what bothers me: Night shots are limited to 20 seconds recording time (way too little!) and the sound is extremely noisy. Is that also the case with the HP5? In addition, I have to reset the time and date on the HP4 after every battery change (I use AA Eneloop). Is that normal? Is that also the case with the HP5? I also use a much cheaper camera, with a much worse picture, but after changing the battery, the date and time settings are retained. Greetings from Bavaria / Germany.
ruclips.net/video/PkfGGxCPhNA/видео.html
Thank you... Browning has not updated the 20 second night videos. I read that the IR light get too hot to go much beyond 20 seconds. I use Lithium batteries, but cannot remember if the camera resets. The first set of batteries is still in them!
Prost--- I loved my visit to Bavaria.
Thanks for the information. More than 20 seconds would have been nice. But doesn't matter. I'll probably get the HP5 nevertheless as a second camera for animal shots in the forest. Video image quality at night is just too good, even with the HP4.
Cheers! 😉
Is there any connectivity with a browning app to either view it on your phone or transfer videos files wireless to your phone
Hi Joe, I am almost certain that this camera cannot do that.
I usually just swap cards.
Nice camera but you are comparing it to a Browning camera that is at least two generations old. I have a few of last years model. The Recon Force Elite HP4. Great camera too. It also works on rechargables (or lithium or alkaline). I use Panasonic Eneloop Pro rechargables. It can shoot 60 frames per second also.
As far as I can see the only real difference is this years model is the one extra infrared LED. The photo megapixels mean nothing on most trail cameras as they are interpolated as opposed to native. Anyway like you I only shoot video.
Take care.
Thanks for your comments.
The Advantage is probably the most widely used trail cameras on RUclips. It was immensely popular as it was first available in 2018 and retired in 2021. These cameras my be on the end of their cycles for many owners. I wanted to show the differences as Advantage owners may be looking for a replacement camera in the coming months.
Also...the Elite HP4 is now no longer available on the Browning website. It apparently was made for only one year, so it didn't have the long run the Advantage had. This tells me that there was something about that HP4 camera that Browning felt they could improve on for their customers.
While the 5th IR LED may be the main physical improvement, more light is almost always better for nighttime videography.
Cheers and have a great weekend!
@@OchoVerde The HP4 was very popular. In Ireland and the UK at least. It has it's faults (I did a warts and all review of it). I'm not a Browning or any brand fanboy. But every trail cam has issues. Browning are probably just going on a one year release cycle to increase sales. Like most companies. There is very little difference between the models. Like Apple releasing an i-phone every year. 😂
Anyway take care.
@@awilderireland I have used Extreme, Advantage, Edge, Hp4 , and now HP5..... The Edge model is a disaster, it gest blurry in a few months, This hp5 looks to be wider angle than Hp4.
I like that he compared the Advantage to the new Elite HP5. I have 14 Advantages and they are solid. I leave them out all year. I tried the Edge and they were junk. I'm glad to see a review of the Elite HP5. Hopefully it performs and has the consistency of the Advantage.