How to capture vehicles with a trail camera

A high performance camera with a 0.35 second reaction time, the Swift Enduro will help you capture licence plate numbers and distinct facial features.

In this video, Damian shows you how to setup your camera to capture vehicles travelling up to 60km/hr.

1. Find a spot close to the road and preferably a place where vehicles need to slow down – a gate, a bend in the road etc.
2. Your camera should be within 2 – 10 metres from the road; the closer your camera, the better the image.
3. Secure your camera on a tree that is wider than your camera to minimise movement.
4. Set the camera up at a 30 degree angle down the road.
5. Ensure there are no branches or grass in front of the camera lens to avoid false triggers.
6. Once your camera is secured with a strap or mount, check the angle of the lens and adjust up and down to pick up the vehicle clearly.
7. Turn your camera on, and do a number of drive-by’s. You can then check the images on the camera to ensure you are getting the photos you need from that camera position. Adjust as necessary.

Enduro Standard Package

Capture license plate numbers and distinct facial features. Includes: Swift Enduro camera, 32GB SD card and 12 alkaline or rechargeable batteries. $309-360

Enduro 4G Solar Package

Perfect for farm security, monitoring and live construction time-lapse.  Swift Enduro 4G camera, 32GB SD card and Swift Solar Panel. $584

Reconyx HL2X License Plate Camera

The HL2X Hyperfire specifically designed to capture number plates on vehicles traveling at up to 80km/h. Gives you colour by day and No Glow covert Infrared images by night. $810