BUSHNELL Core S 4K no Glow Trail Camera

Quick Answer: The BUSHNELL Core S 4K no Glow Trail Camera is a motion-triggered trail camera for wildlife monitoring, shown in a camouflage housing, rated in its title for 4K recording. Its no-glow infrared illumination lights night scenes with wavelengths that people and most animals cannot see, so it neither reveals itself nor disturbs wildlife.

How Camera Trapping Captures Wildlife

A camera trap waits in a low-power state while a passive infrared (PIR) sensor watches for a warm body moving across its field of view. When it detects one, the camera wakes and takes photos or a video clip, stamping each file with the date and time. Left on a tree for days or weeks, it records animals that would never be seen during a class visit, particularly nocturnal mammals.

At night, the camera lights the scene with infrared LEDs. The no-glow type named in the title uses LEDs at a longer infrared wavelength, typically around 940 nm, which give no visible red glow, so the camera is harder for animals and passers-by to spot. The trade-off is a somewhat shorter night range than low-glow designs, and night images are in black and white.

Settings such as photo or video mode, clip length, sensitivity and the delay between triggers are chosen in the camera menu to suit the study. The listing title gives the model and the 4K rating; other specifications should be taken from the maker’s manual. Where theft is a risk, the security case and the PYTHON Security Cable secure the camera to a tree.

Specifications

Field Setup and Care

• Mount the camera at about knee to waist height for medium-sized mammals, angled slightly down and aimed at an angle along the path.
• Clear grass and twigs from in front of the sensor, since moving vegetation triggers empty shots.
• Avoid places where people are likely to pass, and follow local rules on recording people and on privacy.
• Check batteries and memory card before each deployment, and store the camera dry and without batteries between surveys.

Research and Teaching Uses

• Recording nocturnal mammals on a school site or nature reserve
• Estimating how often animals use a path, water point or feeding station
• Comparing wildlife activity between habitats, or before and after habitat changes
• Student projects on animal behaviour, activity times and species lists

Why Choose LabEquip

University ecology groups, forestry and wildlife training institutes and schools with nature clubs use a trail camera to gather evidence that direct observation cannot. LabEquip lists this Bushnell model in the General Lab Products range; for survey sets with cases and locks, use the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does no glow mean?

It means the infrared flash uses LEDs at a longer wavelength that produce no visible red glow when they fire. Animals and people are less likely to notice the camera, though night photos are black and white and the flash range is usually a little shorter than with low-glow LEDs.

How long can the camera be left in the field?

That depends on the batteries, the memory card and how often it is triggered. A quiet site may run for weeks, while a busy path, or a camera triggered by moving grass, can fill the card or drain the batteries in days.

Why does the camera take pictures with no animals?

Moving vegetation, sun on warm ground and branches swaying in the wind can trigger the motion sensor. Clear the area in front of the camera, avoid pointing it at the sun, and lower the sensitivity if needed.

Is it legal to record near paths that people use?

Rules differ between countries and sites. Avoid recording people, place signs where required, get permission from the landowner, and delete images of people that are captured by accident.

How can camera trap data be used in a student project?

Students can list species, record the time of each visit to build activity patterns, and compare the number of independent detections between sites. Consistent camera height, settings and duration make the comparison fair.

Does the camera need a memory card?

Cameras of this kind store images on a removable memory card, which is often bought separately. Check the maximum card capacity and format in the manual, and format the card in the camera before use.

Last Updated: September 2026