The trail camera is the discreet observation tool for hunting, wildlife monitoring and garden surveillance โ with No-Glow infrared, PIR motion detection and optional cellular transmission. In our range: premium models from Bushnell, Boly Media and icu CLOM with 4G LTE.
High image resolution for detailed wildlife documentation by day and night
Invisible 940 nm LEDs โ neither the game nor poachers notice anything
Trigger speed 0.2โ0.7 s after motion detection โ no missed shots
icu CLOM Cam 6 sends image previews via LTE straight to your smartphone โ instantly notified, even without being on site
A trail camera (also called camera trap, wildlife camera or game camera) is an autonomous image recorder triggered by a motion sensor โ ideal for hunting grounds, wildlife observation or garden surveillance. At Swiss-Sale.ch we carry three premium brands for the Swiss market, each with a clear profile:
Bushnell (founded 1948, Overland Park, Kansas) is the world's leading brand for trail cameras in hunting and outdoor use. Characteristic for Bushnell camera traps: extremely fast PIR sensor (trigger speed under 0.3 seconds), reliable infrared exposure even in total darkness, and a camo housing that's practically invisible in the forest. Four models in stock:
See the full Bushnell range โ including binoculars and spotting scopes.
Boly Media (founded 2006, Hong Kong) specialises in high-resolution trail cameras โ megapixel values significantly above the market average. Two models in stock:
See the full Boly Media range.
icu CLOM (German manufacturer, formerly trading as "icuServer") specialises in cellular trail cameras โ the standout model is the icu CLOM Cam 6 4G LTE camera trap. Unlike classic trail cameras that only store locally on an SD card, the CLOM Cam 6 combines both: it stores all images on the internal SD card AND sends a preview via 4G LTE straight to your smartphone or to the cloud. That means you're instantly notified as soon as the camera triggers โ ideal for remote sites where you can't visit the camera every few days to pull images. The cellular trail camera needs a SIM card with a data plan (Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt etc.) and often sends images within seconds of triggering. See the icu CLOM range.
Trail cameras are described via a series of technical specifications โ understanding these helps you pick the right model. The key values:
The trigger speed describes the time between motion detection and the actual shot. Rule of thumb: under 0.5 s is very good, under 0.3 s pro class. A trail camera that's too slow will miss fast animals like deer, foxes or birds crossing the field of view in split seconds. The Bushnell Core series sits at roughly 0.2โ0.3 s, making it one of the fastest trail cameras on the market.
Trail cameras use infrared flashes for night shots โ in two wavelength variants:
For hunting grounds and exposed sites we recommend No-Glow; for private gardens or easily accessible areas Low-Glow is a cheaper alternative.
Resolution in megapixels isn't the only criterion for image quality โ the combination of sensor quality, lens and image processing matters more. Rule of thumb: 20โ30 MP is enough for everyday observation, 30โ64 MP makes sense if you later want to zoom into image sections or produce large prints. 4K video gives sharper motion detail but needs significantly more SD card storage.
The detection range of the PIR sensor on premium models is typically 20โ30 m. Keep in mind: PIR sensors react to temperature differences โ in very warm weather (animal body temperature closer to ambient) the range drops. The infrared flash range on No-Glow models is 15โ25 m, on Low-Glow models 20โ30 m. If you need to cover larger distances, set up two cameras with overlapping fields of view.
Classic trail cameras store images only on an SD card โ you have to physically visit the camera to pull images. Cellular trail cameras like the icu CLOM Cam 6 4G LTE also save to SD card (full resolution as archive), but additionally send a preview via cellular network straight to your smartphone or a web app. Benefits: you're instantly notified when something happens, instead of finding out days later on your next camera visit. In a theft scenario, images are already secured on the smartphone before the camera is taken. Downsides: ongoing SIM plan costs (about CHF 5โ15 / month), cellular coverage must be available at the site (not always the case in remote mountain regions).
Picking the right trail camera depends on the use case โ whether as a wildlife surveillance camera in the garden, a night camera for animals in the garden, or professional wildlife monitoring in a hunting ground:
| Use case | Recommended features | Matching model |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting ground (wildlife observation) | No-Glow, fast trigger, camo | Bushnell Core S-4K or DS-4K Camo |
| Wildlife damage documentation | High MP, 4K video, rugged build | Boly BG636-K 64 MP |
| Remote sites (alpine pasture, forest) | 4G LTE cellular, long battery life | icu CLOM Cam 6 4G LTE |
| Garden surveillance (wildlife) | Low-Glow sufficient, easy to use | Bushnell Prime Low-Glow |
| Wildlife photography | Maximum MP, 4K video, dual lens | Boly SG520-DB or Boly BG636-K |
| Theft protection of exposed sites | No-Glow, 4G LTE for live images | icu CLOM Cam 6 4G LTE |
A trail camera relies on inconspicuous placement. Practical recommendations: mounting height 1.0โ1.5 m above the ground โ that matches the typical body height of deer, wild boar and fox. Slightly tilted downward, so the field of view covers the ground in front of the camera. Don't aim directly at the sun (morning/evening shadows), this triggers false alarms from temperature differences. Camo housings or additional bark-pattern camouflage reduces theft risk. For particularly exposed sites there are steel security boxes in which the trail camera is locked in.
In Switzerland the use of trail cameras is partially regulated. Key point: on your own property or with the landowner's consent, trail cameras are generally permitted โ provided they don't systematically capture public areas or neighbouring properties (data protection law, DSG). Hunting leases are subject to cantonal regulation โ some cantons (e.g. ZH) restrict use for non-hunting surveillance. For nature-conservation research in protected areas, special permits may apply. When in doubt, ask the cantonal hunting authority.
We carry the premium trail-camera range from Swiss stock โ Bushnell as the outdoor standard, Boly Media for maximum resolution, and icu CLOM for 4G cellular transmission. If you want to buy a trail camera in Switzerland, you benefit from Swiss original goods with Swiss warranty handling โ no customs fees and short delivery times. Independent trail camera tests regularly rate the Bushnell Core series as the top recommendation, while Boly Media scores on resolution and icu CLOM occupies the 4G LTE niche. Personal advice in our Menzingen showroom or by phone on 041ย 755ย 34ย 33. For more wildlife-observation optics, check our binoculars range and the thermal imaging cameras.
It's the same device under different names. Trail camera, camera trap, wildlife camera and game camera all describe a motion-triggered outdoor camera with infrared night vision and PIR sensor. In English usage "trail camera" or "game camera" is more common in hunting, "camera trap" more common in nature conservation and research. If you want to buy a camera trap or a wildlife camera, you're after the same product type โ the function is identical.
A 4G trail camera like the icu CLOM Cam 6 stores images on an SD card like any classic trail camera (full resolution as archive) and additionally sends a preview via cellular network straight to your smartphone or to the cloud. That means you're instantly notified as soon as the camera triggers โ no physical site visit needed just to pull images. You need a SIM card with data plan (Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt etc.) and coverage at the camera site. All models are trail cameras with recording to SD card; the 4G LTE variant adds the live notification on top. Benefits: instant alerts, theft protection (images already secured before the camera is taken), no trips just to view images. Running cost about CHF 5โ15 per month for the SIM plan.
Both variants use invisible infrared light, but differ in wavelength. No-Glow (940 nm) is completely invisible to the human eye and most animal eyes โ ideal for hunting grounds and theft protection. Downside: slightly shorter range (15โ25 m) and lower-contrast black-and-white shots. Low-Glow (850 nm) produces a faint red glow and is visible, but offers longer range (20โ30 m) and sharper night shots. For hunting and exposed sites: No-Glow. For private gardens: Low-Glow is enough.
Trigger speed is the time between motion detection by the PIR sensor and the first shot. Rule of thumb: under 0.5 s is very good, under 0.3 s pro class. A trail camera that's too slow will miss fast animals like deer, foxes or birds crossing the field of view in split seconds. The Bushnell Core models sit at roughly 0.2โ0.3 s, which is top tier.
Two ranges matter: detection range of the PIR sensor on premium models is typically 20โ30 m. Infrared flash range on No-Glow models is 15โ25 m, on Low-Glow 20โ30 m. If you need larger distances, deploy two cameras with overlapping fields of view. In very warm weather the PIR range drops because the animal's body temperature is closer to the ambient.
On your own property or with the landowner's consent, trail cameras are generally permitted โ provided they don't systematically capture public areas or neighbouring properties (data protection law, DSG). Hunting leases are subject to cantonal regulation. For nature-conservation research in protected areas, permits are needed. When in doubt, ask the cantonal hunting authority.
There's no official Swiss test winner from a single authority, but independent trail camera test portals (e.g. Stiftung Warentest in Germany, traildeer.org in Switzerland) regularly rate the Bushnell Core series as the top recommendation โ particularly for trigger speed and image quality. In a trail camera test Boly Media often scores on resolution, while for 4G cellular trail cameras the icu CLOM Cam 6 is the established choice. Which trail camera ends up being your personal test winner depends on the intended use โ happy to advise by phone.
You can buy a trail camera in Switzerland online at specialist outdoor shops like Swiss-Sale.ch. Advantages over imports from Germany or direct orders from China: Swiss original goods with Swiss warranty handling, no customs fees, fast delivery (1โ2 business days), personal advice. Finding a wildlife surveillance camera for garden or yard isn't a given in the Swiss market either โ our three brands Bushnell, Boly Media and icu CLOM cover the main use-case profiles.
Premium trail cameras start at around CHF 150โ200 for entry models (e.g. Bushnell Prime Low-Glow) and go beyond CHF 500 for 4G LTE cellular models (icu CLOM Cam 6) or high-resolution specialty cameras (Boly BG636-K with 64 MP). Cheap no-name trail cameras under CHF 100 are tempting but usually a poor investment โ slow trigger speed, short lifetime, inaccurate PIR sensors. A premium trail camera from CHF 200 typically lasts 5โ10 years and delivers reliable images.
Practical recommendations: mounting height 1.0โ1.5 m above the ground, matching the typical body height of deer, wild boar and fox. Slightly tilted downward so the field of view covers the ground in front of the camera. Don't aim directly at the sun, this triggers false alarms from temperature differences. Camo housings or additional bark-pattern camouflage reduces theft risk. For particularly exposed sites there are steel security boxes.
This depends heavily on activity and shot count. Rule of thumb for premium trail cameras with 8ร AA batteries: 3โ6 months with normal activity (10โ30 shots per day), 1โ3 months with high activity or lots of video. 4G LTE models draw more power for cellular transmission โ here external solar panels or larger battery packs make sense. Lithium batteries last longer than alkaline and operate more reliably at low temperatures.
Recommended is an SDHC or SDXC card, Class 10 with 32 or 64 GB capacity. For 4K video, U3 or V30 classifications make sense. Brand makers like SanDisk, Kingston or Samsung last longer than no-name cards and operate more reliably at low temperatures. Important: format the SD card in the camera before first use โ not on your computer โ this prevents file-system issues.
Yes. All trail cameras and camera traps from Bushnell, Boly Media and icu CLOM are available from our warehouse in Menzingen (ZG) โ no waiting time, no customs fees, dispatch within 1โ2 business days. Within Switzerland and Liechtenstein, shipping is free from CHFย 100. Personal advice in the showroom or by phone on 041ย 755ย 34ย 33. We offer a voluntary 30-day return policy if you're not satisfied.
Bushnell ยท Boly Media ยท icu CLOM 4G LTE. From Swiss stock. Advice on 041ย 755ย 34ย 33 or info@swiss-sale.ch.
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