And good/bad specs to look at in a trail cam?
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Rather than get into a bunch of specs I will recommend Bushnell Trophy Cams for a good, reasonably priced cam. Some of them (around 2010) had an issue with an overly sensitive sensor. I bought one on sale last year that was 2010 stock before I knew about this. I just sent it back to Bushnell so will see how they handle the issue. Aside from that they are good cameras and the people I know that run them are happy with them.
I also use Reconyx cameras. The model is the PC800. This model was only available directly from Reconyx. They are very expensive but they are the best and there has never been any issues with them and filling them up with Energizer Ultimate Lithiums keeps them running for a very long time. Some people have a problem strapping something that costs $500+ to a tree out in the bush and walking away from it though.
Another camera I have heard good reviews about are from Monarch Images. He is a small business guy in Saskatchewan. I personally haven't used these cameras but know a couple individuals that do and they are very pleased.
Good luck, trail cams are pretty fun. I am not a hardcore trail cam guy but I like to set them up for a couple weeks in areas I have a suspicion about, then I take them down to be deployed at the next area that piques my interest.
I also use Reconyx cameras. The model is the PC800. This model was only available directly from Reconyx. They are very expensive but they are the best and there has never been any issues with them and filling them up with Energizer Ultimate Lithiums keeps them running for a very long time. Some people have a problem strapping something that costs $500+ to a tree out in the bush and walking away from it though.
Another camera I have heard good reviews about are from Monarch Images. He is a small business guy in Saskatchewan. I personally haven't used these cameras but know a couple individuals that do and they are very pleased.
Good luck, trail cams are pretty fun. I am not a hardcore trail cam guy but I like to set them up for a couple weeks in areas I have a suspicion about, then I take them down to be deployed at the next area that piques my interest.
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Cuddeback's have extremely fast trigger speeds and take good quality pics, but they eat batteries like no other and their picture interval times suck.
Any Stealth Cam I've had has been a complete POS. When I phoned the factory on an issue I had with one, they told me they don't test below 40'F, so it was probably a temperature issue. No thanks.
Moultrie's are pretty good for the price, no complaints. Bushnells are also good, with batteries lasting forever. As someone else pointed out, I did have one with an oversensitive sensor, but I think that problem's fixed. They are great cameras for the price.
Ignore the high priced ones with high megapixel cameras. Most people use them for scouting purposes, not photography, and they are all adequate in the image quality department,IMO. Trigger/Sensor speed and battery life are what matters. I still prefer flash cameras to the infrared for picture quality and identifying game(color phase black bears for instance, they all look white with infrared), but where I use them there's no risk of theft. Anyone that tells you the flash spooks game is full of s+it, I've used them on bear baits for years. That said, the flash ones do use batteries up faster.
Any Stealth Cam I've had has been a complete POS. When I phoned the factory on an issue I had with one, they told me they don't test below 40'F, so it was probably a temperature issue. No thanks.
Moultrie's are pretty good for the price, no complaints. Bushnells are also good, with batteries lasting forever. As someone else pointed out, I did have one with an oversensitive sensor, but I think that problem's fixed. They are great cameras for the price.
Ignore the high priced ones with high megapixel cameras. Most people use them for scouting purposes, not photography, and they are all adequate in the image quality department,IMO. Trigger/Sensor speed and battery life are what matters. I still prefer flash cameras to the infrared for picture quality and identifying game(color phase black bears for instance, they all look white with infrared), but where I use them there's no risk of theft. Anyone that tells you the flash spooks game is full of s+it, I've used them on bear baits for years. That said, the flash ones do use batteries up faster.
I have 4 spy points and love them. they are the only ones manufactured in canada that I know of.
make sure it has infrared flash or black flash, good trigger speed and is small in size with a good camo colouring. Also make sure it takes AA batteries and not C size.
check out chasingame.com for reviews
make sure it has infrared flash or black flash, good trigger speed and is small in size with a good camo colouring. Also make sure it takes AA batteries and not C size.
check out chasingame.com for reviews
I bought my first trail camera this season and I ended up going with the Primos Truth cam ultra 35. My budget was $150 and this came in at that. I did read some reviews on it before purchasing also. This is not the best photo quality by any standard (~3mp). But it will definitely show you what's in the area. It has an amazing battery life, is compact and lightweight and setting it up is incredibly easy. Basically, I looked at a few factors when purchasing: battery life, distance to detect and take photos, night quality, ease of use, and weight and compactness. The Truth cam fit the bill.
If you have a little more to spend, for the price, my buddy has a few Bushnell Trophy cams and they definitely take amazing pictures.
Hope this helps.
If you have a little more to spend, for the price, my buddy has a few Bushnell Trophy cams and they definitely take amazing pictures.
Hope this helps.
