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Game Cameras-Your Best and Worst
Posted on 7/18/11 at 2:30 am
Posted on 7/18/11 at 2:30 am
Just curious about your experience with game cameras. I've used a variety but never delved into the $300 plus models (do you really get what you pay for?). I've used a variety of Mountrie, Bushnell and Wildview.
The Moultrie's on average were the best but I had several that last only a year or so and succombed to moisture.
The Bushell's were ok but again eventually failed.
Every Wildview I used died pretty quick.
Where do you rank the cameras you've used and why?
Also, do you feel like the IR models tend to spook the larger bucks? I always seem to get one or two shots of them looking at the camera then bolting. Very few come back on a regular basis. Has anyone ever tried the black light stealth models or tried to position the regular IR from a high vantage point looking down? I've wondered if this would help with the spook factor on the bucks since the does and yearling don't really seemed bothered.
Really looking for your expertise. Thanks in advance!
The Moultrie's on average were the best but I had several that last only a year or so and succombed to moisture.
The Bushell's were ok but again eventually failed.
Every Wildview I used died pretty quick.
Where do you rank the cameras you've used and why?
Also, do you feel like the IR models tend to spook the larger bucks? I always seem to get one or two shots of them looking at the camera then bolting. Very few come back on a regular basis. Has anyone ever tried the black light stealth models or tried to position the regular IR from a high vantage point looking down? I've wondered if this would help with the spook factor on the bucks since the does and yearling don't really seemed bothered.
Really looking for your expertise. Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 7/18/11 at 2:48 am to alexanderjcoop
I have had great luck with the wildgame innovations cameras (note these are different than the wildview which have a similar shape.)
I have 2 of the 2 mega pixil flash versions, S2 I believe, and 5 of the IR4 versions. The IR versions seem to work very well just dont make the mistake of covering the IR eye like I did. I really like the combos they sold for a while at Gander mountain that came with 2 2GB SD cards the IR4 camera and an external battery back. My batteries last upwards of 6 months depending on how I set the camera. I have built a couple of external battery packs for the others and can post pics/instructions if you want them. I found the 4 D cell batteries wold die in about 1 month with the flash version and 2 months with the IR version. I would like them to have an option for a shorter delay time though and a slightly faster trigger speed would be nice. For the price though the performance has been great and they get the job done. I like the video capture on the IR4 also but it is balck and white only. I "secure" my cams to the tree with a strap of perforated metal duct strapping and a small padlock from walmart. It wont stop someone from destroying the cam or even stealing it if they really want to but it does keep the otherwise well intentioned person from letting their curiosity get the best of them. I also camo painted the black casings fairly cheaply and I would not spend extra to buy the camo ones.
As far as spooking game, I think it is more of a sound issue. I like to position my cams about 6-7 feet high and angled slightly down so the flash is more like lightning and in my mind less frieghtening to the deer. I can however still hear a small click when the pic is taken up to about 12 ft away.
If you really want a good review of cams go to chasingame.com there is a tone of good info there and he tests all brands very well.
Good luck.
I have 2 of the 2 mega pixil flash versions, S2 I believe, and 5 of the IR4 versions. The IR versions seem to work very well just dont make the mistake of covering the IR eye like I did. I really like the combos they sold for a while at Gander mountain that came with 2 2GB SD cards the IR4 camera and an external battery back. My batteries last upwards of 6 months depending on how I set the camera. I have built a couple of external battery packs for the others and can post pics/instructions if you want them. I found the 4 D cell batteries wold die in about 1 month with the flash version and 2 months with the IR version. I would like them to have an option for a shorter delay time though and a slightly faster trigger speed would be nice. For the price though the performance has been great and they get the job done. I like the video capture on the IR4 also but it is balck and white only. I "secure" my cams to the tree with a strap of perforated metal duct strapping and a small padlock from walmart. It wont stop someone from destroying the cam or even stealing it if they really want to but it does keep the otherwise well intentioned person from letting their curiosity get the best of them. I also camo painted the black casings fairly cheaply and I would not spend extra to buy the camo ones.
As far as spooking game, I think it is more of a sound issue. I like to position my cams about 6-7 feet high and angled slightly down so the flash is more like lightning and in my mind less frieghtening to the deer. I can however still hear a small click when the pic is taken up to about 12 ft away.
If you really want a good review of cams go to chasingame.com there is a tone of good info there and he tests all brands very well.
Good luck.
Posted on 7/18/11 at 7:42 am to alexanderjcoop
I got a Primos Truthcam 35 last year for $99 and it has been a great camera so far. No problems at all and is not that expensive.
Posted on 7/18/11 at 7:47 am to tigers84
Primos Truth Cam 35 user here also...
So far I really like it, and I got mine on sale for 79.00...
So far I really like it, and I got mine on sale for 79.00...
Posted on 7/18/11 at 8:10 am to alexanderjcoop
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Posted on 7/18/11 at 8:20 am to alexanderjcoop
None of our cameras are that great, one is downright terrible. They were all pretty cheap. Can't even remember the brands, but none of them were over $60.
I'm very heavily considering doing this soon
Homebrew trail cameras
I'm very heavily considering doing this soon
Homebrew trail cameras
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