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Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:36 am
Posted by Icansee4miles
Trolling the Tickfaw
Member since Jan 2007
31955 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:36 am
Interested in setting up several of these at my Cousin’s place to do some scouting for locations for new stands, and being 4 hours away makes checking cards a challenge. At the very least will put out a mix of regular and cellular, depending on price.

Decent cellular coverage (AT&T) so that’s not a concern. An my recommendations or experiences to share? On-line reviews on most are mixed, to say the least, and even the “professional” reviews vary a great deal.
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
37963 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:39 am to
I purchased 3 Spypoints late last summer. The quality is OK, but definitely better than not knowing what was occurring while being away.

Mid-season, I got 2 of the Moultree cell cams. The picture quality is miles ahead of the Spypoints.
Posted by lsushelly
Denham Springs
Member since Aug 2006
3672 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:40 am to
Have a SPYPOINT and it is forever having issues. Just bought a Muddy and gonna put it out this weekend. Son in law has a Muddy and hasn’t had any trouble
Posted by ct4lsu
BR
Member since Jan 2008
1222 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:51 am to
Spypoint are junk/. Been having them for 2 seasons and they are a pain.
Will not be using the service this year
Posted by Success
Member since Sep 2015
1955 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 6:56 am to
I have 5 spypoint micro. 1 in Chauvin and 4 in amite. I’ve had them for 2 full seasons. I’ve had 2 replaced under warranty. The process was straight forward but I did have to follow a protocol to have it done. Otherwise they have worked great. Picture quality over cellular is low but that’s expected. Pic quality on the cards are high quality. People dog them on here but for $100 they work fine. App is simple to use.
This post was edited on 2/12/21 at 8:50 am
Posted by jsmoke222000
Lake Charles
Member since Oct 2007
6320 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 7:01 am to
Covert code black is the best AT&T camera on the market hands down...
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2679 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 7:35 am to
I bought 2 tactacam reveals this past season and had zero issues. I used verizon
Posted by REB BEER
Laffy Yet
Member since Dec 2010
17765 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 8:08 am to
I have Moultrie and Spypoint Micro.

Go with Moultrie. I have the 6000i and it's been great.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7502 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 8:13 am to
I've had the cuddeback for a few months.

It does a good enough job. With the solar kit I never have to check it.

Pics that are sent over text/email are low resolution though. High res are stored on the card.

Only one cell plan for up to 24 cameras if they are close enough to talk to each other.
Posted by AyyyBaw
Member since Jan 2020
1210 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 8:17 am to
Anyone know of any cell cam plans that would allow running multiple cameras that are a very far distance from each other, as in different states? I'm thinking about running cams in Texas and LA next year, but would love to only have 1 plan.
Posted by MillerMan
West U, Houston, TX
Member since Aug 2010
6513 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 8:33 am to
We have had a good experience with Snyper. Each camera runs $10/mo on AT&T. Pretty good picture quality overall on the website/app. These are this morning/yesterday.





Posted by GREENHEAD22
Member since Nov 2009
20645 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 8:35 am to
I thought the same thing, then they all dies at once.
Posted by EagleEye99
Member since Dec 2017
3183 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 9:30 am to
quote:

Covert code black is the best AT&T camera on the market hands down...

I’ll agree with this, but for the money and quality, I’d purchase the Tactacam Reveal and not look back. We bought 10 last year from Walmart for $99/ea and was blown away. No way I can justify the money for a Covert moving forward.
Posted by WessonTiger
Member since Oct 2020
17 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 9:42 am to
I have 10 of the Spypoint Micros. Like others have said picture quality on app is low ,but good on the cards. I have had 2 replaced under warranty, but procedure was easy. I like that they have a free 100 pictures per month plan. If I need more pictures I can purchase more pictures per month with no long term commitment.
Posted by Nannyslayer
Member since Jan 2019
147 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 9:45 am to
Avoid Spypoint like the plague.
Posted by GREENHEAD22
Member since Nov 2009
20645 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 10:13 am to
They were great for the first year. All 5 of ours died at the end of this season.
Posted by EagleEye99
Member since Dec 2017
3183 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 10:58 am to
quote:

They were great for the first year. All 5 of ours died at the end of this season.

Well that blows. Knock on wood, hope we don’t have the same experience. Curious if you have reached out to Tactacam and their customer service/response to make it right?
Posted by SaDaTayMoses
Member since Oct 2005
4548 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 11:27 am to
quote:

Go with Moultrie. I have the 6000i and it's been great.
Posted by LSUA 75
Colfax,La.
Member since Jan 2019
4677 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 11:48 am to
Check out Trail CamPro.They review cameras and sell them also.Their top rated camera is Browning.I have a Reconyx Hyperfire 2 cellular and plan to get another.They are pricey but very reliable,great battery life and customer support is stellar.Plus made in USA.I’m thinking about getting a Browning also,$200.00 ,gets great reviews.
This post was edited on 2/12/21 at 1:16 pm
Posted by Da Hammer
Folsom
Member since May 2008
5971 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 12:16 pm to
Don't buy a Covert without looking at a Spartan first. I don't believe there is a better picture quality out there than a Spartan.

We use both at our club and have gotten to where we prefer the Spartans. Very good customer service and excellent camreas. Covert's are very good as well really can't go wrong with either.

You couldn't give me a Spypoint FYI.
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