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Post by jhm on Oct 19, 2010 16:39:36 GMT -5
I am looking for a recommendation for a trail camera. There are so many out there, I am not sure where to start. Battery life is important. I am a hour away from the property, and cannot check it every week. Security is another concern. What is a good value in a trail camera?
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Post by zakjak221 on Oct 19, 2010 20:25:12 GMT -5
JHM,
My son has a Moultrie thats 8mp and does a great job. Takes 6 D-cell batteries as most of these do. Many newer models take 6-C cell batteries.
He told me the Cuddibacks have a long battery life, but are very expensive. As far as infrared vs. flash--I don't think thats a big deal.
I would recommend Moultrie after seeing his pics and think it was about $90-$100 range. Absolutely NO blurry pics.
My two cents,
Mark
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Post by gunny on Oct 19, 2010 20:45:36 GMT -5
Ive got a Moultrie infrared and like it . Its an older one has D cell batteries very long life.Buddy just bought a new one ,no report yet.
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Post by tdillinger on Oct 19, 2010 20:54:48 GMT -5
Reconyx if you can afford.
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Post by boarhog on Oct 22, 2010 15:38:29 GMT -5
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Post by archer2023 on Oct 23, 2010 1:40:32 GMT -5
I have 3 predator evolution cams. I can NOT recommend them. For what they do they should have been 1/3rd the price.
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Post by jhm on Oct 23, 2010 15:53:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback guys. I decided on the Bushnell Trophy Cam. It had very good reviews, and I got a good deal on Ebay. It arrived in two days, just in time to set it up today. Looks like a very nice, compact cam. I am looking forward to checking it next Saturday.
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Post by boarhog on Oct 23, 2010 17:12:09 GMT -5
The Bushnell is my choice also, but I am going to try one of the infra-red Primos, since they have them on sale around here now.
I had a problem with Moultrie squirming out of taking care of a warranty problem, and promised to never spend another nickle on any of their products.
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Post by DHinMN on Oct 23, 2010 20:40:08 GMT -5
I have a Bushnell Trophy Cam. Nice and small and takes good pictures. Haven't used it much yet but just got some nice pictures of a spike buck. Nice and sharp I thought. Batteries are supposed to last all season. I also use it as a security camera when we are gone.
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Post by tdillinger on Oct 23, 2010 20:49:24 GMT -5
I suggested reconyx is the best no doubt. I use wildview cheapies i have picture like this.
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Post by tdillinger on Oct 23, 2010 20:50:19 GMT -5
it cost $ 50 dollars or so.
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Post by chuck41 on Nov 6, 2010 9:33:24 GMT -5
I am looking for a recommendation for a trail camera. There are so many out there, I am not sure where to start. Battery life is important. I am a hour away from the property, and cannot check it every week. Security is another concern. What is a good value in a trail camera? I also have a Wildview Xtreme 2. It works, but is certainly not spectacular. Lots of the pictures have improper exposure and often too light and capture is slow and often results in missed pictures, but overall it works. Security is a definite problem in some areas. Cams are valuable and folks can always steal them. Have never had a problem on our deer lease but others have nearby. We had a problem with Republican campaign signs being stolen and destroyed all over our county last month. I replaced about a dozen of them that had been stolen from my property alone. I wanted to use my game camera near local signs, but unfortunately folks that are willing to risk a misdemeanor prosecution doing that will only steal the cameras as well. Even though painted in camouflage they are readily visible to anyone looking for them. Haven't seen any thing that really offers security in a game camera, but if you find it let me know! |
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Post by boarhog on Nov 6, 2010 21:33:16 GMT -5
I ordered 2 of those $51.00 Wildview IR cams. Just looked at the first week's pix, and was pleasantly surprised. Daytime pix were better than the IR, but if the deer was close enough, the IR pix are ok. I had 2, 8 points visit one stand, along with a large assortment of smaller bucks and many does. Another stand had 1-8pt, 1-7pt, and several smaller bucks, along with 2 HUGE hogs! I would still like to have a few better cams, but po' folks have po' ways!
Boarhog
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Post by boarhog on Nov 9, 2010 19:48:46 GMT -5
Guys, I was wrong about the brand of cameras I ordered recently. They were actually Wildgame Innovations IR2. I did have the price correct though. Anyhow, the cams have been out since Halloween, and I brought the SD cards in to transfer pix to a thumb drive. I was fairly happy with the results, considering the price. The daytime pix are pretty good. Much better than the IR. The IR range is pretty short. Probably only 20 ft to have a decent look at a deer. You can see eyes glow and general shapes out to about 30 ft, but an animal will have to be in just the right spot to see any headgear. The IR pix are also more blurred. One cam had almost 300 pix and the other had 149. Another feature I like, is that each pix shows Temp, Date, and Time. I have posted a few pix below so you can see for yourself. Boarhog     |
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Post by deadon on Nov 9, 2010 21:30:55 GMT -5
That is so cool Robert. I sold My cuddie back on this board, waaaaaay to complicated for me. Bought a moultry for 89 bucks. on and of and I love it. Rusty
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Post by redspinner3 on Nov 10, 2010 0:58:47 GMT -5
I have a moultre works grate use a 6volt tractor battery lasts the season one charge just replace the 2mg chips and good to go.
George
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