Last page update: 07.02.2013
Wireless version basic operational specifications are the same as the 5210A above.
Acorn wireless cameras are 2G and will only work using GSM technology in the 900 and 1800 MHz frequency bands.
GPRS Setup information
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Worldwide Network Coverage
To help you choose an MPNO (Mobile Phone Network Operator) use this GSMArena Network service to find the network technologies available in your country. Then choose an MPNO which uses GSM.
UK users can use the sitefinder below to locate their local cell towers and the MPNOs operating from a particular tower.
Mobile Phone Base Stations (Cell Tower Locations) in the UK
Sitefinder is the Government's data base of mobile phone base stations operated by Ofcom on behalf of central government.
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Recently there have been so many firmware updates for the 6210 series that it's hard to keep up with them and just because it's the latest firmware doesn't necessarily mean it's an improvement on the last version.
Just because the current firmware is new doesn't mean it's going to improve anything with your particular camera. There have been a number of component changes to Acorn cameras recently and some firmware upgrades are to accommodate them. Loading the wrong firmware onto your camera can cause you problems and I would suggest that if your camera works OK you leave well alone.
I'm currently comparing V1.2.001T and V1.2.003T against V1.1.010T and V1.1.011T in old and new MC/MM/MG cameras.
V1.2.101T has now made an appearance but I haven't been able to verify it yet.
Ltl Acorn 6210MG(X) - Current software V1.2.101T
Worldwide Network Coverage
To choose an MPNO (Mobile Phone Network Operator) use this GSMArena Network service to find the network technologies available in your country. Then choose an MPNO which uses GSM.
UK users can use the sitefinder below to locate their local cell towers and the MPNOs operating from a particular tower.
Mobile Phone Base Stations (Cell Tower Locations) in the UK
Sitefinder is the Government's data base of mobile phone base stations operated by Ofcom on behalf of central government.
E&OE
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Downloads - User Manuals and Set-up Software
All User Manuals, Set-up Software and current Firmware are now available from the Download Page.
Acorn User Manual PDF Files
Ltl Acorn 5210A Trail Camera User Manual
Ltl Acorn 5210M Series Trail Camera User Manual updated 02.01.2013
Ltl Acorn 6210M HD Series Trail Camera User Manual updated 30.12.2012
Ltl MM2 Wireless Upgrade Module Assembly Illustration updated 02.01.2013
Ltl Acorn 5210M Series Trail Camera User Manual - SMS Remote Control update 06.01.2013
Ltl Acorn 6210M Series Trail camera User Manual - SMS Remote Control update 06.01.2013
Set-up Software - for all Acorn camera models
There is an indication that some recent software versions above v1.2.020 are not suitable for setting up some of the 5210 and 6210 models, probably the older MMS modules and pre screen change cameras.
If you are experiencing a wireless connectivity problem with your 5210 or 6210 camera using the later software, then download v1.2.016 or v1.2.020 and see if you can set up successfully using these versions.
Software is only Windows compatible.
All User Manuals, Set-up Software and current Firmware are now available from the Download Page.
v1.2.016 Older 5210 for SMTP - updated 24.01.2013
v1.2.020 Older 6210 for SMTP - updated 20.11.2012
v1.2.022
v1.2.026
v1.2.027 SMS Remote Control - updated 30.12.2012
v1.2.027 SMS Remote Control - Low Resolution version - updated 08.01.2013
Release notes updated 30.12.2012
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Camera Firmware
All User Manuals, Set-up Software and current Firmware are now available from the Download Page.
30.12.2012 - Firmware Updates, Upgrades and Software - Little Acorn Trail Cameras
20.01.2013 - Downloads for Ltl Acorn Trail Cameras.
To find the firmware version used by your camera.
Take an image with the camera. You can do this by switching to test and then pressing the second button up on the right of the control panel. Each time you press this button the camera will shoot one image.
Remove the SD card and put it into the card slot of your PC. If you don't have a card slot, use the cameras USB cable to connect to your computer.
Open Windows Explorer and you'll find the card listed as a drive under Computer.
Open the folders on the card and in the last folder you will find the images you have taken.
Right click on an image thumbnail, and in the drop down box, left click on properties.
In the properties box left click on the details tab and next to where it says Program name it will give you the Firmware version, which will look something like (V1.1.006U - 6210) or (v3.03 -5210)
You can also find the firmware and other information by looking at the EXIF data in image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Corel Paint Shop Pro.
Please email me ronb...@gmail.com for the latest firmware applicable to your camera.
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Software - Media Player
If you have a problem viewing videos Download VLC Media Player.
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Acorn Time Lapse Software by Scouting Assistant
Ltl Acorn 5210 series and 6210 HD series Trail Cameras
Page Contents:
5210 and 6210 Technical Specifications
Worldwide Network Coverage
Mobile Phone Base Stations (Cell Tower Locations) in the UK
Downloads - User Manuals and Set-up Software
Camera Firmware Information and Downloads
Acorn Time Lapse Software by Scouting Assistant
Moon Phases Calendar
Camera Technical Specifications
All user selectable parameters are highlighted yellow.
Ltl Acorn 5210A/MC - Current firmware V3.06A
Image Sensor: 5 Mega Pixels Colour CMOS- Lens: Aperture f3.1; Field of View (FOV) 52°; Focal Length 6 mm; Auto IR-Cut
- IR Night illumination range:
- 850nm Red LEDs 19.8 Metres (65 Feet) - (no visible light but LEDs glow red during operation)
- 940nm Blue LEDs 10.7 Metres (35 Feet) - (no visible light or glow when operating)
- TFT Display Screen: 48 x 35.69mm (2.36 inches); 480 (RGB) *234DOT; 16.7M colours
- Operation Keypad: 6 keys
- Memory: SD or SDHC Card (up to 16GB) (No internal memory so will not operate without card inserted)
- Picture Size: 5MP 2560 x 1920 pixels (sensor) & 12MP 4000 x 3000 pixels (interpolated)
- Video Size: Day and night videos 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 15fps; 320 x 240 pixels (qVGA) 15fps
- PIR Sensitivity: High, Normal or Low set by user in menu.
- PIR Sensing Distance: 20 Metres (65 Feet) Below +25°C (+77°F) at normal sensitivity level.
- Side PIR Sensing Angle:
- Left and right sensors form an angle of 100° with each lens covering 10° (Sensor can be switched Off)
- Main PIR Sensing Angle: 35°
- Operation Mode: Day and night. Normal triggering or time lapse.
- Trigger Reaction Time: 0.8 seconds [Cameras before mid June 2012 were 1.2 seconds]
- Triggering Interval: 0 seconds to 60 minutes set by user in menu.
- Shooting Numbers: 1, 2 or 3 still images and/or 1 video set by user in menu
- Video Length: 1 to 60 seconds set by user in menu.
- Camera+Video: 1, 2 or 3 still images and/or 1 video set by user in menu.
- Playback Zoom In: 1 to 16 times
- Time Stamp: On or Off. Includes serial number, moon phase, temperature, time and date.
- Set by user in menu.
- Time Lapse: 1 second to 24 hours set by user in menu.
- Timer: On or Off. Time Lapse is programmable. Set by user in menu
- Password: 4 user set numbers in menu.
- Device Serial No.: 4 numbers and/or a choice of 26 letters set by user in menu.
- Periodic Shot: see time lapse above.
- Power Supply: 4 x AA cells in camera, plus 4 x AA cells in detachable back and
- optional 6 volts DC external.
- External DC Power Supply: 6 volts at 2 amps
- Stand-by Time: 3 to 6 Months (4 x AA or 8 x AA)
- Auto Power Off: Auto power off in 2 minutes with no keypad operation.
- Power Consumption: 150mA (+350mA when IR LED array is operating)
- Low Battery Alarm: 4.2 to 4.3 volts.
- Interface: TV out (NTSC); USB; SD Card Holder; 6V DC External.
- Fixing Methods: Strap, tripod or nail.
- Weatherproof: to IP54 (Dust and splashing water protected)
- Operation Temperature: -30 to +70°C (-22 to +158°F)
- Operation Humidity: 5% to 95%
- Certificate: FCC & CE & RoHS
- External DC Plug: 4.0 x 1.7 mm Coaxial DC Power plug.Centre pin is positive.
Ltl Acorn 5210MG(X) - Current firmware V3.06M
Wireless version basic operational specifications are the same as the 5210A above.
Acorn wireless cameras are 2G and will only work using GSM technology in the 900 and 1800 MHz frequency bands.
GPRS Setup information
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Worldwide Network Coverage
To help you choose an MPNO (Mobile Phone Network Operator) use this GSMArena Network service to find the network technologies available in your country. Then choose an MPNO which uses GSM.
UK users can use the sitefinder below to locate their local cell towers and the MPNOs operating from a particular tower.
Mobile Phone Base Stations (Cell Tower Locations) in the UK
Sitefinder is the Government's data base of mobile phone base stations operated by Ofcom on behalf of central government.
It is a general resource for people wishing to inform themselves about the location and operating characteristics of mobile phone base station sites around specific locations.
Sitefinder Mobile Phone Base Station Database
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Recently there have been so many firmware updates for the 6210 series that it's hard to keep up with them and just because it's the latest firmware doesn't necessarily mean it's an improvement on the last version.
Just because the current firmware is new doesn't mean it's going to improve anything with your particular camera. There have been a number of component changes to Acorn cameras recently and some firmware upgrades are to accommodate them. Loading the wrong firmware onto your camera can cause you problems and I would suggest that if your camera works OK you leave well alone.
I'm currently comparing V1.2.001T and V1.2.003T against V1.1.010T and V1.1.011T in old and new MC/MM/MG cameras.
V1.2.101T has now made an appearance but I haven't been able to verify it yet.
Ltl Acorn 6210MC - Current software V1.2.101T
Image Sensor: 5 Mega Pixels Colour CMOS- Lens: Aperture f3.1; Field of View (FOV) 52°; Focal Length 3 mm; Auto IR-Cut
- IR Night illumination range:
- 850nm Red LEDs 19.8 Metres (65 Feet) - (no visible light but LEDs glow red during operation)
- 940nm Blue LEDs 10.7 Metres (35 Feet) - (no visible light or glow when operating)
- LCD Display Screen: 40.8 x 30.6mm (2 inches); 640 (RGB) *240DOT
- [960 (RGB) *240DOT before November 2012]; 16.7M colours
- Operation Keypad: 6 keys
- Memory: SD or SDHC Card (up to 32GB) (No internal memory so will not operate without card inserted)
- Picture Size: 5MP 2560 x 1920 pixels (sensor) & 12MP 4000 x 3000 pixels (interpolated)
- 2MP 1600 x 1200
- Video Size:
- Day videos 1440 x 1080 pixels 15fps; 1280 x 720 pixels 30fps; 640 x 480 pixels (VGA): 30fps
- Night videos 1440 x 1080 pixels 15fps; 1280 x 720 pixels 15fps; 640 x 480 pixels (VGA): 15fps
- PIR Sensitivity: High, Normal, Low and Off (see Time Lapse note below) set by user in menu.
- PIR Sensing Distance: 20 Metres (65 Feet) Below +25°C (+77°F) at normal sensitivity level.
- Side PIR Sensing Angle:
- Left and right sensors form an angle of 100° with each lens covering 10° (Sensor can be switched Off)
- Main PIR Sensing Angle: 35°
- Operation Mode: Day and night. Normal triggering, time lapse or both together (see Time Lapse below).
- Trigger Reaction Time: 0.8 seconds [Cameras before end March 2012 were 1.2 seconds]
- Triggering Interval: 0 seconds to 60 minutes set by user in menu.
- Shooting Numbers: 1, 2 or 3 still images and/or 1 video set by user in menu
- Video Length: 1 to 60 seconds set by user in menu.
- Camera+Video: 1, 2 or 3 still images and/or 1 video set by user in menu.
- Playback Zoom In: 1 to 16 times
- Time Stamp: On or Off. Includes serial number, moon phase, temperature, time and date.
- Set by user in menu.
- Time Lapse: 1 second to 24 hours set by user in menu.
- Camera can also be triggered by PIR when in time lapse mode and can be turned On or Off by user in
- PIR Sensitivity setting (see above).
- Timer 1: On or Off. Time Lapse is programmable. Set by user in menu
- Timer 2: as timer 1. Double timer allows camera to be programmed to operate during two selectable periods in 24 hours, such as dawn and dusk. Password: 4 user set numbers in menu.
- Device Serial No.: 4 numbers and/or a choice of 26 letters set by user in menu.
- Periodic Shot: see time lapse above. Beep sound: On/Off Set by user in menu
- SD Card Recycle: On/Off Deletes oldest images from card when card is full. Set by user in menu.
- IR Light: Infra Red Light output can be set by user to Low or High in menu.
- Power Supply: 4, 8 or 12 x AA cells in camera.
- External DC Power Supply: 6 to 12 volts at 2 to 1 amps
- External DC Plug: 4.0 x 1.7 mm Coaxial DC Power plug.Centre pin is positive.
- Stand-by Current: 0.4mA
- Stand-by Time: 4 to 6 Months (4 x AA or 8 x AA)
- Auto Power Off: Auto power off in 2 minutes with no keypad operation.
- Power Consumption: 150mA (+350mA when IR LED array is operating)
- Low Battery Alarm: 4.2 to 4.3 volts.
- Interface: TV out (NTSC); USB; SD Card Holder; 6/12V DC External.
- Fixing Methods: Strap or tripod.
- Weatherproof: to IP54 (Dust and splashing water protected)
- Operation Temperature: -30 to +70°C (-22 to +158°F)
- Operation Humidity: 5% to 95%
- Certificate: FCC & CE & RoHS
Ltl Acorn 6210MG(X) - Current software V1.2.101T
Wireless version basic operational specifications are the same as the 6210MC above.
If you have recently purchased this model and have a wireless connectivity problem and/or missing screen information, please read this post for more information.
If you have recently purchased this model and have a wireless connectivity problem and/or missing screen information, please read this post for more information.
Acorn wireless cameras are 2G and will only work using GSM technology in the 900 and 1800 MHz frequency bands.
GPRS Setup information
Ltl Acorn 6210 Wireless Module - IMEI Code
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GPRS Setup information
Ltl Acorn 6210 Wireless Module - IMEI Code
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Worldwide Network Coverage
To choose an MPNO (Mobile Phone Network Operator) use this GSMArena Network service to find the network technologies available in your country. Then choose an MPNO which uses GSM.
UK users can use the sitefinder below to locate their local cell towers and the MPNOs operating from a particular tower.
Mobile Phone Base Stations (Cell Tower Locations) in the UK
Sitefinder is the Government's data base of mobile phone base stations operated by Ofcom on behalf of central government.
It is a general resource for people wishing to inform themselves about the location and operating characteristics of mobile phone base station sites around specific locations.
Sitefinder Mobile Phone Base Station Database
E&OE
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Downloads - User Manuals and Set-up Software
All User Manuals, Set-up Software and current Firmware are now available from the Download Page.
Acorn User Manual PDF Files
Ltl Acorn 5210A Trail Camera User Manual
Ltl Acorn 5210M Series Trail Camera User Manual updated 02.01.2013
Ltl Acorn 6210M HD Series Trail Camera User Manual updated 30.12.2012
Ltl MM2 Wireless Upgrade Module Assembly Illustration updated 02.01.2013
Ltl Acorn 5210M Series Trail Camera User Manual - SMS Remote Control update 06.01.2013
Ltl Acorn 6210M Series Trail camera User Manual - SMS Remote Control update 06.01.2013
Set-up Software - for all Acorn camera models
There is an indication that some recent software versions above v1.2.020 are not suitable for setting up some of the 5210 and 6210 models, probably the older MMS modules and pre screen change cameras.
If you are experiencing a wireless connectivity problem with your 5210 or 6210 camera using the later software, then download v1.2.016 or v1.2.020 and see if you can set up successfully using these versions.
Software is only Windows compatible.
All User Manuals, Set-up Software and current Firmware are now available from the Download Page.
v1.2.016 Older 5210 for SMTP - updated 24.01.2013
v1.2.020 Older 6210 for SMTP - updated 20.11.2012
v1.2.022
v1.2.026
v1.2.027 SMS Remote Control - updated 30.12.2012
v1.2.027 SMS Remote Control - Low Resolution version - updated 08.01.2013
Release notes updated 30.12.2012
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Camera Firmware
All User Manuals, Set-up Software and current Firmware are now available from the Download Page.
30.12.2012 - Firmware Updates, Upgrades and Software - Little Acorn Trail Cameras
20.01.2013 - Downloads for Ltl Acorn Trail Cameras.
To find the firmware version used by your camera.
Take an image with the camera. You can do this by switching to test and then pressing the second button up on the right of the control panel. Each time you press this button the camera will shoot one image.
Remove the SD card and put it into the card slot of your PC. If you don't have a card slot, use the cameras USB cable to connect to your computer.
Open Windows Explorer and you'll find the card listed as a drive under Computer.
Open the folders on the card and in the last folder you will find the images you have taken.
Right click on an image thumbnail, and in the drop down box, left click on properties.
In the properties box left click on the details tab and next to where it says Program name it will give you the Firmware version, which will look something like (V1.1.006U - 6210) or (v3.03 -5210)
You can also find the firmware and other information by looking at the EXIF data in image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Corel Paint Shop Pro.
Please email me ronb...@gmail.com for the latest firmware applicable to your camera.
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Software - Media Player
If you have a problem viewing videos Download VLC Media Player.
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Acorn Time Lapse Software by Scouting Assistant
| The download link and license key is now available as at 20.11.2012, free of extra charge, to anyone who buys a camera from Ron Bury's Wildlife, or who makes a Technical Services donation of GBP 10.00 or more. |
Acorn Time Lapse provides the following features:
Import Time Lapse Photo sets from SD card to your computerOpen existing time Lapse Photo sets on your computer
Process Photo Sets into high speed motion video
Quickly jog through the time lapse frames, forwards and backwards
Step frame forwards and backwards
Watch days of video in minutes with variable speed playback
Perform sophisticated Motion Searches
Create High Definition videos that you can watch, email or upload
To get started with the software you must first download the Setup file and install the software. After you download the setup and complete the install, launch Acorn Time Lapse and complete the registration screen.
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Ltl Acorn Trail Camera Forum
Go to forum
Data on the web
Visit Chasingame.com for Unbiased Reviews
Camera Reviews at ChasinGame.com
Go to their home page to find reviews and other information for most cameras or click the links below
Ltl Acorn 5210 pre-production tests review
Ltl Acorn 5210/5210A Red Flash version
Ltl Acorn 5210A 940nm Lo Glow Flash version
Ltl Acorn 5210MM
Bushnell Trophy Cam Red Flash version
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Moon Phases Calendar.
Use to check the readout in your images data bar. For a correct indication, make certain you have set your cameras date and time in the set up menu.
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Data on this web site.
I originally intended to include data for several cameras, but as I no longer use any other than the Ltl Acorn range, I've decided to concentrate on providing in-depth information about these only.
I can no longer claim to be unbiased but I can guarantee that I will be open and honest about the pros and cons of this range of cameras. Because I use them, I get just as frustrated about things that don't work as all of you; and you will know from reading this site that when something doesn't work I don't pull any punches on analysing the problem.
I have direct contact with the manufacturers and can usually get information and updates fairly fast. I am also constantly providing feedback about problems, both from myself and others worldwide; so if you have an issue or a question, please contact me.
