I am kind of a newcomer to trail cams. I've had mine for 2 years. I just started to dedicate my sd cards to certain cameras. I have also learned that when I format the card, I do a slow format. In other words, I uncheck the "Quick" format option. Even after 2 years, I'm still learning, your video is helpful. Thank you

I run about 25 cams. All diff brands. “Been there,used that” I used to have the two card method for many years.... this year I tried to “keep it simple” and have clean/dirty cards instead of 2 designated card system. BAD IDEA. Had to ditch about half the cards. I even tried to wipe them on PC/Mac etc. no good. On a side note, I typically view them in my iPhone w a reader, format them and rotate. No issues. I have two Lifts that have been in the woods for two years. Great Cams. Good job on vid too!

This video saved my trail cam from the trash can. I had used an SD card that I had previously used in a gopro and the trail cam would not turn on while the SD card was inserted. I removed the SD card after watching this video and it works just fine. Thanks for saving me some money.

Informative video people often blame the camera but its a cheap card. I limited most problems buy purchasing the manufacture recommended card. Thanks for the tip on the computer format. Didn’t realize there was a difference in trail cam format and computer format

Great video! In addition to not getting the bang for the buck on faster cards, they may also not be writable by certain cameras. Found that out the hard way.

Great advice. I've been reformatting them, but not by changing the format. Recently, I started storing the cards in a small container to protect the cards. I've been using a plastic container just larger than the cards but should probably use something that can breathe so the cards don't absorb condensation. Again, great advice!

Could you explain more on formatting cards on a computer or recommend a program

Thank you for that information. I learn a lot from you, great advice.

This video actually explains some issues I've had with cards 😂😂 total user error

Thank you so much for this info. I could not figure out why my microSD did not work. Figured they were standard for everything. Low and behold, found out I needed a CALSS6. No wonder I couldn’t get it to work.

I have used multiple brands of trail cameras. I always use SD cards or SD HC cards. The SD XC cards never work in my trail cameras.

The contact points can be cleaned or revived by using an eraser, from a pencil. Been doing it for years and keeps them going for longer periods of time. 👍

Who else saw that card fall out of his pocket at 8:00 and backed to see if it was a $20 or a $100? It was an SD card (priceless)

I have several trail cams around our property. All SD cards are merried to a specific camera. My problem is ONE camera and SD card that always stops taking pics at around 92 pics for no apparent reason and despite formatting card in the trail cam it's not solved problem. Another question: If you delete all pics while the SD card is still in the camera, can or should you then format camera? This has always confused me as the format says it deletes data, but if you've already deleted it then does that cause problems? Should you only format which deletes? Or should you delete then format? Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

Very helpful!!! My trail cam was having issues with taking pictures.

I just ordered a AKASO 14 MP cam, and a 32gb Samsung card. (Recommended) I have a Samsung S10 and hoping to be able to put the card from cam into phone to save images and video to phone... then upload to KZfaq. Should I be good?

I new that using using my micro SD to normal SD card in my Izeeker trail cam was what was causing my videos to appear in fast forward. If I would have worked in a computer repair shop for so many years I don't think I would have ever realized my issue. I remember fixing countless computers where people would try and add ram by themselves but wouldn't match the speed of the memory that was already installed. Anyways thanks for the video this should save tons of people a lot of frustration.

Great video! Anyone else notice the SD card fly out of his pocket at 8:00? Lol

I've learnt a lot! Thank you.

OMG!!...thank you! The first 2 minutes I thought.....that makes so much sense! And I've been frustrated for 2 years and almost gave up!!

Nice video, we want to use timelapse mode and take as many pictures as possible. Wouldn't a larger memory card be useful then (128GB)? In that case I think the battery life ends up being the limitation or if the precision of the writing software doesn't have enough digits for >10k photos?

Do you happen to have any videos on formatting a memory card. I’m definitely not the most tech savvy person. It would be a big help to a lot of us. Ty

Works the motion trigger through a window glass from house, cars, trucks, etc?

I bought a new trail camera last winter put it on video tried it in my house and it took multiple videos so it was working. I just checked it today and it never took one picture in 5 months. Can you tell me what went wrong

Thank you for the great information. This video was very helpful.

Great info. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼

Thanks a lot for infos, but on serious camera pics like Nikon/ Canon/ Kodak/ Fuji or whatever, you do not need coupling SD to each devices, probably 'cause the quality worth and it costs , I guess .

Nice job thanks

My home computer is a Mac, and I format my SD cards at least once a month. I have very few issues that are related to my SD cards. In fact the only problem I ever seem to have with my cameras is that I don't pay attention to battery life and I let them go dead. But that's not a problem with the devices that's me.

thanxz for the info. I want to buy a trail cam now and realy value this, thanxz !!

I'm having trouble hearing the audio on my pc for my trail recordings. It auto mutes and if i unmute it sounds horrible and jumpy. But the visuals play fine. Very annoying anyone know a fix?

Great video, VERY Helpful, Looks like i have a lot of work to do before season. Also , i buy ScanDisk Ultra 16 mb and a class 10, is this class 10 hurting me at all. I did read years ago about too much GB have little to no benifit with our trail cameras. But not sure about the class. Thanks

i use an old bullet proof camera and i use either a 16 gb or a 32 gig card with it. however for the past month and a half im not getting any photos when i check the card. my corn pile is getting destroyed by deer and racoons but i have no photos. the last photo it saved was from 8/2/23 . i tried formating it but if that doesnt work what should i do?

I have a pny sd card and put it in my Camera it takes pictures but won't go to the card and it ain't locked and it's a new card do you know what's wrong with it

Great informative video. Thank you!

I have a MAC and need to format the SD Cards on my StealthCam QS20NGK. What format setting is needed? One says Apple the second part is untitled.

Happened upon your video. At about 1:45 in there a camera hung on a tree. There is a red light blinking on the camera. The person in the video is getting a SD card out of a box and inserts it into the camera. My instructions say the camera should always have the power off when changing SD cards. Is that just a Bushnell thing? Or most cameras in general?

I have a new stealth camera. Worked great. When I checked it the fist time. Second time it hade so many pictures of the same thing. How can I correct this.

I have a Primos Proof camera 01. It has completely died. I have put in new batteries and replaced the SD card...all to no avail or change. Any suggestions?

A questions if you will 1. I’ve been running 8-10 cameras and switching out card without camera dedication, is it to late to marry them now? Thanks

My trail cam is recording in standby at least it looks like it because the seconds are counting up in standby. Is that possible?

Very useful info. Everything you mentioned I've done and got.

Question I get a lot of when putbthe and card to the trail Camera and it says FULL what’s does it mean and it does not have pics on the screen card ? Thanks

what if you have 5 sd cards and 4 same cameras so you switch them out to avoid walking back will that have the same negative effects as switching between devices as mentioned

I have a problem with my wimius trail camera, have only the 1 card which I keep for it, have formatted it on my computer and now it keeps giving message card error? also have tried to charge batteries via my computer and still nothing reading. am at a loss what to do to sort these problems out. any info gratefully received

When playing sc card back on my home computer, I'm only getting a portion of the picture. I can advance the pictures and it will show the whole picture for an instant. Can you tell me what is wrong? Is that from not formatting the card correctly?

Very good informatioñ most people don't know but should thanks for sharing useful knowledge

good video man thanks, taking down some 2 legged critters so i needed some good tips

I've got a Digital Trail Camera which is less than a year old. It has been working very well up until a couple of days ago. I am getting a message "Card Protected". I have checked that it's not locked and I have tried several SD cards and get the same message. I'm thinking the camera is faulty, not the cards. I don't know what to do. Thanks, Laura

thank you i bless you in the name of Jesus..i literally cried in frustration...also because the closing on my ranch got cancelled where i was planning to use these lol so

I have several makes of cameras and cards. Lots of time I'll pull them after a month and when pulled up it says "no photos". I've reformatted several times. .???

The only issue I have is the file won’t open. Trail cam takes pictures but when I open it up on the computer it says unable to open file because there is nothing on it. I thought it was the format of the “.jpg” but that wasn’t it. I haven’t tried another card yet. I’ll pick some up tomorrow and see if that works. This trail cam is brand new, just bought it today. Do y’all have any idea why all the photos won’t open?

Around 8:00 he pulls his phone out and a card fell a card holder is a good option so you don’t loose one or leave too much scent on it

Very helpful video. Thank you

I have 4 cameras all are different brands. I formatted 2 cards per camera. 3 of the 4 were fine. The spypoint stopped working on both cards till I used them in another camera. Then after using each dedicated card in a different camera the spypoint started back recording video? Any idea thanks and have a good one

can i use a onn. 64 gb sd card in my trail camera

Not all people have PC so what is the best option for them I wish the camera just had a nob I could turn to take photos

Why don't you mention dielectric grease for condensation and better contacts?🤔

Thanks for your help. I am having issues with my camparkt45 trail cam. It takes a micro sd card. I t worked fine first time i used it. Now im wondering if the card is bad. I turn it to setup but freezes or keep clicking when the card is in and you cant turn it off or back to setup. Not sure what is going on.

My tasko camera takes videos but they black screen with a question mark in the middle of the screen When I put it in the reader it says failed to initialize. Help

just my video isn't playing. I did everything right you suggested. The video is there but it won't run. stills work fine. Any ideas

Hey guys I have a few stealth cam v30ngkx on my Property, I can’t stand them But Im also thinking my SD card isn’t good, what card should I buy for them? I will get one for each

Very helpful.

Thanks for the video I have a question I use a trail camera to monitor my house. My question Can someone be able to hack my SD CARD CAMERA.

Great Information.

Really helpful information!

Thanks for the video. My trail campark t85 calls for a 128 sd card with a 10 or better card

My camera was working fine and now it is only taking pictures that are white and we have not changed the settings. Can anyone give me an idea what has happened. The same SD card and was taking great pics and now just white shots, its like somehow the exposure setting got changed.

Good info. Swap 3 different cards out of one camera. A thief stole my camera when I was feeding deer and watching when they shed. Thankfully he only got the newest one, with not much on it! Can't use the camera because of password protected. I'll get him.

hi , set up the stealth cam to see what was happeining during the nite but the camera did not record once it became dark. first time user , is there something we have not set up right ..cheers Aussie Steve

Could you format each card after pulling them and then after that put them in whatever cam there is? Or is it still best to dedicate a card to each camera? Thanks

I was wondering, when my SD card on my trail cam gets full and can't save any more pics, will it still send them to my cell phone for me to see just withought saving it to the SD? Or will it only be sent to my phone? Or not at all? Thanks!

Hi mate, I have just bought my first camera and sd card. Do I need to format the SD card before putting it into the camera for the first time or can I just put it in?

I went to put back my trail cam back up put new battery in it after I put the sd card in it and it said no sd card?

I thought his lecture was excellent. Very informative . 7/12/24

Great video . thanks

I would like to try your cameras but it is impossible to buy them in Spain.

Is there any issues that arise by using a camera to review the photos while in the field? I like to take my camera to check while I hunt but have occasionally over the past several years had cards mess up on me

Good info thanks

Are you aware that a lot of standard SD cards are actually just cases with a microSD inside?

Outstanding Points / Just Subscribed 👌👍

Great information !..cleared my doubts.... My Question : Is a 8 MP trail camera good one? And will the images,videos be clear.. Reply please..

What if I don’t have a pc to format my sd card? I only have an ipad

Yesir, well said!

Im asuming you learned all of youre information thru trial & error? I know i sure have.3 out of the 5 no no's you spoke about i have also learned thru trial & error.the hard way! I have put cameras up in my closet & thought they were done & the more i learn about them i come to find out its an s.d card issue.i stay with 8gb-16gb simple cards.& high quality batterys.& like u said standard full size cards.great tips.i wish i would have seen this video 4 yrs augo lol.

what about SD card dashcam for car?...

Can you reformate too much also?? I clear the cards Everytime I check them is that bad ?

I have someone deleting my cards photos I use it for home security. Any apps or anything I can do to view the learned files. Ty very much. Very alsomme by the way

Hey guys I just started using trail cams this year been deer hunting over 42yrs now & it's great to know what's out there before you start to hunt I know I will not buy anymore stealth cams got 2 at Dunham's there the ghost 20 I have did the preset & my on setting pics suck at night plus got 2 wild game cam one black out 14 mg the other one 16mg both great day & night clear as looking with your on eyes but thanks for info on the cards GB y'all stay safe

7:59 you dropped something that popped out of your pocket when you took your phone out. But I think you noticed it, so phew !

My problem is with the password protect. Anytime I use the password the camera does not take shots. I will open my trail camera, put in my password and a msg states "no files exist" I dont have this problem if I dont use the password. I have a Campark T40 . I use the recommended SD Card and only in this device. I reformat it after I download all my pics.

Great device

I do a deep format on all my cards at least every 3 months. This clears out the gunk that lingers after a while taking up gigs of space. I always format the cards in the cameras proper every time I do a card swap, and I do a quick format on the computer to erase it just in case. This way it better ensures the camera will work right (though sometimes it messes up because its a digital thing.) All the cards have labels on them, so it one becomes problematic it gets pulled from service and replaced. I've have a few brands in use right now and they have all worked as they should. I really don't think committing cards to a camera is really necessary. I do commit the new cards to the 4 primary cameras, and move those cards to the supplemental cams after about 2 years. I don't run Exodus Outdoor Gear cameras mainly because I didn't know about you before. I'll get it a shot once some cameras come back in stock (and they have a 12 volt jack as my expansive electrical system is only 12 volts).

Great stuff

Informative but I still don’t know what SD card is best for usage!

7:58 he dropped a sd card.

i must just be lucky. i've never had card issues. i run strictly micro-SD cards, because i use my phone to get the pics/vids from my cams. pop the sd card out, pop it in the phone, transfer files, pop back in the cam. i've even switched cards between cams and had no issues, although i'm paying attention to that this year. i run all 32 GB cards in all my cams, because they are all for videos, only one cam is used for pics. and two cams have 64 GB cards in them. if you are doing the things that you describe in the video, putting the cards in your pocket, having them on your truck floor?????????, then yeah, of course you will have issues, because you are abusing your cards. my cards are in their cams, always. they only come out to transfer the data to my phone. so really, that one point, of having 2 cards to swap between each other for each cam, that's leading to the transporting of cards, which in turn seems to increase the wear and tear on them. especially if they are on your truck's floor. i'll have to do the PC formatting, i've never done that. heck, i never even used to format them in the cams.

After a few years of use, how long do the SD cards last?

When the card gets full will it run back over the newest video or stop on a trail cam

Do anybody know how to view the pictures off your SIM card on your Android phone