Zeiss Secacam 1

• Fast trigger response: The motion sensor reacts in less than 0.35 to 0.45 seconds, helping the camera catch animals as they enter the frame instead of after they have already passed.
• Ready-to-use cellular setup: The integrated multi-roaming SIM, preinstalled batteries and built-in storage let the camera go straight into service with minimal setup, which is useful for remote hunting grounds and regular wildlife checks.
• Discreet night monitoring: With 60 black LEDs and a 940 nm infrared flash, the camera records after dark without visible glow that could disturb game or draw attention to the installation point.
• Weather-resistant housing: The IP66-rated body is built for year-round outdoor use, helping the camera stay operational in rain, dust and changing field conditions.
• App-based image access: Compatibility with Android and iOS gives quick access to transmitted images and camera status, making it easier to monitor activity without repeated visits to the site.

About the Zeiss Secacam Series

The ZEISS Secacam series was introduced as ZEISS entered the connected trail-camera segment, with the first models presented on November 15, 2023. The range is designed for practical wildlife monitoring, including game trails, feeding areas, nesting sites and habitat observation, so it serves both hunters and land managers who need dependable remote coverage.

Within the lineup, ZEISS positions the series from more accessible entry models to more advanced versions, with the Secacam 1 as the essential model and the Secacam 7 aimed at more demanding use. A key characteristic across the family is LTE image and video transmission through an integrated multi-roaming SIM and the ZEISS Secacam app, which simplifies deployment across different locations. Standard models use a 60° field of view, while Wide-Angle variants expand coverage for close-range or broader-area observation. This gives the series a clear structure: straightforward remote monitoring, app-based control and a model range that can be matched to different terrain, observation distances and budgets.

About the Zeiss Secacam 1

The ZEISS Secacam 1 is the entry model in the series, built for users who want a straightforward trail camera for wildlife observation, hunting-ground monitoring and general property checks. Its compact concept focuses on practical deployment rather than complexity: the camera comes ready for use with 32 GB internal storage, a preinstalled SIM card and installed batteries, so it can be mounted and activated with very little preparation. That makes it well suited to users who want to place several cameras across feeding sites, crossing points or access routes without spending much time on each installation.

The camera uses a CMOS sensor and a 60° field of view, which is a sensible match for typical trail and bait-site distances where a wider image is not always necessary. The fast triggering time of less than 0.35 to 0.45 seconds helps capture moving animals before they leave the frame, which is especially important on narrow game paths. For night work, the Secacam 1 combines 60 black LEDs with a 940 nm infrared flash and IR Boost technology, allowing discreet observation after dark without the visible red glow associated with some illuminators.

In everyday use, the Secacam 1 is built around simple remote monitoring. 4G transmission, GPS location transfer and app compatibility for Android and iOS reduce the need for repeated site visits, while the IP66-rated housing supports year-round field use in wet and dusty conditions. A USB-C connection also allows local transfer when needed, giving the camera flexibility for both connected and on-site workflows.

About Zeiss

Carl Zeiss opened an optical and precision-mechanics workshop in Jena in 1846, laying the foundation for one of the best-known names in optics. ZEISS is a German company headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, and its sport-optics portfolio covers binoculars, riflescopes and spotting scopes for hunting and outdoor use.

In this field, ZEISS is known for combining optical design with proprietary technologies such as ZEISS T* lens coatings and ZEISS LotuTec protective coatings on hunting optics. Its hunting range includes established product families such as Victory RF, Victory HT, Conquest and Terra ED, reflecting broad experience across observation and shooting applications. That background is relevant to the Secacam line, where ZEISS applies its practical understanding of field use to remote wildlife-monitoring equipment as well as traditional optics.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Zeiss
• Series: Zeiss Secacam
• Product type: Trail camera
• Sensor type: CMOS
• Motion sensor: Fast triggering time (< 0.35 ~ 0.45 seconds)
• Software compatibility: Android, IOS
• Field of view: 60°
• LEDs / flash type: 60 x Black-LED (940 nm)
• Flash range: ~20m
• Sensor resolution: 3MP (up to 24MP native)
• Display size: 50mm x 40mm (2.40")
• Display type: TFT-LCD Color Display
• Connections: USB-C
• Power supply: 8 x Batteries / Rechargeable Batteries Type LR6 (AA)
• Storage: 32GB internal storage
• Mobile network standard: 4G
• Location transmission: GPS
• Protection class: IP 66
• Operating temperature range: -20°C/+55°C (-4°F/+131°F)
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 133 mm x 108 mm x 84 mm
• Weight: 466 g
• Waterproof: Yes
• Code protection against theft: No

Warranty

ZEISS provides a 2-year warranty for the Secacam 1.

In the Box

• ZEISS Secacam 1
• Mobile antenna
• Mounting girdle
• Quick guide with personal activation code
• Instruction manual
• SIM card (already inserted)
• 8 LR6 AA batteries (already inserted)
• 32 GB internal memory