{"id":6925,"date":"2026-01-30T13:32:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/?p=6925"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:32:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T13:32:31","slug":"the-zeiss-secacam-1-under-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/the-zeiss-secacam-1-under-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The ZEISS Secacam 1 under review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Martje Meyer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaegerdeern\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Trail cameras have become an integral part of my hunting grounds and everyday life. Above all, broadcasting cameras give me an excellent overview of the movements and activities of the wildlife around the clock \u2013 without having to be there myself all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can keep a constant eye on my game population and thus detect health issues or sudden changes at an early stage. I find it particularly interesting to observe how wildlife moves throughout the seasons in different weather conditions and moon phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My personal little highlight: checking the mobile app in the morning after getting up to see what the camera has captured during the night \u2013 for me, that\u2019s simply part of my routine now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After trying out several manufacturers of trail cameras, I now only use ZEISS Secacams in my hunting grounds. The extremely simple setup plays a particularly important role here. Switch on the camera, enter the code provided in the ZEISS Secacam App, and you\u2019re done. I don\u2019t have to worry about anything anymore because the SD card, SIM card and batteries are already activated and included directly in the camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo and video quality also impresses me every time. Both in daylight and at night, the cameras deliver clear and sharp images. What I enjoy most are the smart features: AI recognition, colorized night shots and the brand-new statistics functions in the app. This allows me to accurately assess, for example, at what times certain game is active in a particular area, so I can adapt my hunting strategy accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5382\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Secacam-1-Screenshot-Reel-547x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5382\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6928\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-320x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-320x600.jpg 320w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-546x1024.jpg 546w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-768x1441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-818x1536.jpg 818w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-640x1201.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057-1024x1922.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/1000102057.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">\u00a9jaegerdeern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the new<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/shop\/cameras\/secacam-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/shop\/cameras\/secacam-1\">ZEISS Secacam 1<\/a><\/strong> is a great addition to the other models. Due to its low price, I will probably equip it in one or two corners of my hunting ground where I would otherwise probably not have installed a trail camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly like the camera\u2019s 16:9 aspect ratio. This was introduced with the Secacam 3 and already won me over there. The larger horizontal field of view simply provides a much better overview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another plus: the Secacam 1 is fully compatible with existing ZEISS accessories and features the ZEISS Vari-Mount. Whether it\u2019s a solar panel or battery pack, everything fits perfectly and makes the camera flexible to use.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-template-default\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/shop\/cameras\/secacam-1\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"The ZEISS Secacam 1 - now in our official online shop\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"vlp-link-image-container\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/media\/5b\/ef\/d6\/1768922704\/1-zeiss-secacam-1-hero-png.png');\">\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"vlp-link-text-container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vlp-eyebrow\">External content<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading\">\n\t\t\tThe ZEISS Secacam 1 &#8211; now in our official online shop\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vlp-link-summary\">\n\t\t\tOur ZEISS Secacam 1 trail camera combines modern technology with intuitive handling at an unbeatable price&#8230;.\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new ZEISS Secacam 1 \u2013 Huntress Martje Meyer brought it to a test and shares her experiences with the new trail camera.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":6926,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[78,2006],"tags":[2033],"topics":[],"yst_prominent_words":[304,310,909,1277,1490,51,233],"class_list":["post-6925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stories","category-product-news","tag-secacam-1"],"acf":[],"author_meta":{"display_name":"ZEISS Hunting Team","author_link":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/author\/zeisshuntingteam\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ZHU_Heide_2508_Secacam1_7483-600x400.png","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/category\/stories\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech Know-How<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/category\/product-news\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Product News<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Tech Know-How<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Product News<\/span>"]},"tags":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/category\/product-news\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Secacam 1<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Secacam 1<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":"0","relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 months ago","modified":"Updated 2 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on January 30, 2026","modified":"Updated on January 30, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on January 30, 2026 1:32 pm","modified":"Updated on January 30, 2026 1:32 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6925"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6937,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6925\/revisions\/6937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6925"},{"taxonomy":"topics","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topics?post=6925"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=6925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}