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Trail camera detection width chart

Quick answerCoverage width equals 2 x distance x tan(angle / 2): a 40-degree sensor covers about 22 feet at 30 feet, a 60-degree sensor about 35 feet.
GardePro E5S
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GardePro E5S

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Detection width (feet) by angle and distance

Distance35 deg40 deg45 deg55 deg60 deg90 deg120 deg
10 ft6.37.38.310.411.520.034.6
20 ft12.614.616.620.823.140.069.3
30 ft18.921.824.931.234.660.0103.9
40 ft25.229.133.141.646.280.0138.6
50 ft31.536.441.452.157.7100.0173.2
60 ft37.843.749.762.569.3120.0207.8
80 ft50.458.266.383.392.4160.0277.1
100 ft63.172.882.8104.1115.5200.0346.4

Width = 2 x distance x tan(angle / 2). Rated detection ranges assume a large warm animal on a cool night; on hot days real range can fall by half.

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Frequently asked questions

How were these figures produced?

Plan prices come from each brand's published plan list (a 2026 snapshot, confirm in the app). Geometry follows the standard coverage formula. File sizes and battery life are engineering estimates from typical trail camera file sizes and energy per trigger, labelled as estimates; real cameras vary by model and conditions.

Researched from published specifications, brand plan lists and verified owner reviews; we do not claim hands-on testing. General information, not professional, legal or security advice. Trail camera rules differ by state: some restrict transmitting cameras during hunting seasons or on public land, so check your state wildlife agency. Recording and audio laws vary; only record where you have the right to.