Night vision cameras

Much UK wildlife is most active at night or in the evening, so we’ve put together this collection of night vision wildlife cameras that are great for spotting nocturnal critters. If you set up a nighttime wildlife
camera in your garden you’re likely to see hedgehogs and foxes, while placing one further afield may result in owl or badger sightings.

Night vision cameras

FAQs

Basically, you need a camera with infrared LEDs. There are two types - no-glow and low-glow. Both give black and white images at night, and night vision cameras with low-glow LEDs produce better quality imagery

These wildlife cameras have motion sensors, which trigger when they detect something warmer or colder than the ambient air temperature that is also moving.

When the camera triggers, it uses its infrared LEDs to illuminate the area and take a photo or video.

Kinda - essentially, there are two types of infrared LED - low-glow and no-glow. These are what are meant when referring to 'night vision', and generate black and white night imagery.

They don't have to be. It more depends on the other features the camera has - such as video quality, or any bells and whistles.

Absolutely - most have default settings which mean you can turn on and go. If you do want to change any settings, its straightforward and all come with manuals.