After a few weeks of backyard scanning i rate this as a solid camera. Setup is easy by following instruction manual (translation is occasionally a little odd, but still clear) and there are a couple of YouTube videos that walk through the process clearly. Night vision clarity is exceptional - I was really surprised. Daytime video isn't GoPro quality, but it is clear and the color rendering is accurate. You just don't get razor sharp resolution, but that's not a problem for seeing what's going on within the field of view. The 1/2-second speed of activation is good - I had it viewing a birdbath to pick up migration visitors -- there's an "appear out of nowhere" effect when the camera kicks in after the birds are in the field of view, but it still activates quickly enough to capture images. Downloading images is easy both by plugging the SD card into a reader or connecting the camera to a computer. The camera does work with rechargeable batteries, though even with a fresh charge the camera reads 85% capacity rather than 100%. I don't know how long rechargeables will last - if you are not going to visit the camera regularly I'd rely on regular batteries. No-glow night vision is exactly that - you cannot see a "flash" when the IR activates. Build seems fine - I don't have enough experience to judge how it will hold up in though conditions, but it definitely is waterproof. Overall I rate this a solid trail cam.