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| The Moultrie D-444 is a rugged unit that is built to be discreet. It features a camouflage exterior with a strap loop to accommodate cables for added stability. | |||
Features
- 8.0-megapixel camera with Low Glow infrared technology
- Can store 25,000 images on 6 C-cell batteries
- Four operational modes
- Night range of 80 feet
- 16:9 widescreen images and video
- Less than 1-second trigger speed
- Day and night video
- FastFire Continuous Shooting of 1 to 3 pictures per s
- Multi-Shot of 1 to 3 pictures per burst
- Stamp for temperature, time, date and camera ID
- Picture delay of 15 and 30 seconds or 1 to 60 minutes
- Password protection for SD cards up to 32 gigabytes
- Strap loop compatible with Python cable
Overview
The Moultrie D-444 provides the familiar quality of standard Moultrie cameras without the expected price. It is an affordable camera that is packed with helpful features such as its Low Glow infrared flash that captures quality pictures without scaring game away and time-lapse image capture.
Pros
- The D-444 is an 8-megapixel camera that captures 16:9 widescreen images and video.
- It uses an invisible infrared flash to capture game footage without scaring off passing animals.
- It features four operational modes including infrared triggered camera, time-lapse, nighttime motion detection and HD day or night video. Time-lapse mode provides the option of capturing pictures at delays of 15 and 30 seconds or one to 60 minutes.
- The unit’s FastFire shooting allows for shooting rapidly with up to 3 pictures each second with a trigger speed of less than a second.
- The unit stamps each photo with the temperature, time, date, moon phase, barometric pressure and camera ID to aid with accuracy when tracking game.
- The Moultrie D-444 accepts memory cards of up to 32 gigabytes, and the unit features password protection for added security.
Cons
- The D-444 has many impressive abilities, but it lacks the Motion Freeze feature available on many other cameras. This feature helps to reduce blur in nighttime photos.
What Buyers Are Saying
Many buyers are impressed with how well the camera captures animals without alarm. The non-distracting infrared unit silently photographs animals without startling them. The model is also easy to set up and use. It is simple to program without issues, and its batteries last long after initial use.
Many users are impressed with the image quality produced by the D-444, and it performs very well in the day or night considering its price. The cost allows users to purchase multiple units as needed for their property. For those that utilize the FastFire feature, the setting produces clear images without blurring problems. Buyers appreciate the durability of the unit as it is rugged and resistant to common weather issues.
Final Thoughts
The Moultrie D-444 is an affordable trail camera that offers most of the same features as cameras well beyond its price point. It offers incredible performance despite its price or difference in available features. Due to its performance and users’ satisfaction, the D-444 receives a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.