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Does anyone have any recommendations for a trail camera?  Mine is malfunctioning and it's time to get a new one.  I'd like to get an IR model with a security case as the area I hunt, while private land, is not terribly secure.

Thanks

I do not use them, but I have seen real good pictures from the Cuddieback.

I use the small Bushell cams and they are good. I plan on purchasing a couple of the "blackout" cameras. In my experience, the infrared spooks them just as much as a flash.

I personally own several brands of game camera to include cuddeback, but IMO Wildgame Innovations makes a good camera for the money (IR6 is the model i own). They take a good picture, great battery life, have several different settings are and super EASY to operate....

Quote from: HennedUp07 on July 08, 2012, 11:56:01 PM
I personally own several brands of game camera to include cuddeback, but IMO Wildgame Innovations makes a good camera for the money (IR6 is the model i own). They take a good picture, great battery life, have several different settings are and super EASY to operate....

Quote from: honker22 on July 08, 2012, 11:37:58 PM
I use the small Bushell cams and they are good. I plan on purchasing a couple of the "blackout" cameras. In my experience, the infrared spooks them just as much as a flash.

I love my Wildgame cam,but I would call the battery life good not great,I also own a Bushnell Trophy Cam...Infared.It boasts one year battery life,now thats great....I don't believe it spooks as bad as a flash...But I also would think the blackout model would be awesome...As far as picture quality...slight edge to the Wildgame camera.

I've used the Wildgame and Moultree cameras, and I prefer the Wildgame. They are great for the money invested.

Used em all from Cuddeback, Moultrie, Bushnell, Scoutguard, to homebrews.

When I have the money I go with Cuddeback, their old cams had terrible battery life 1500 pics, but the new Attack IR, while I'm experiencing occasional "all black" pictures at night, has an AMAZING battery life.  On my mineral sites in the summer time I consistently get 500-600 pics a week and the camera hasn't had the batteries changed in it since mid April.

For a secure camer that takes high quality pictures, go to Archerytalk.com and look in their classifieds, they always have  some homebrews for sale.  A lot of the guys integrate a "pipe thru" design which makes the camera easy to secure to a tree with a python cable lock.  I have two homebrews, both S-600s, and they are the cat's meow.

I use WGI white flash cams and I also have 1 Bushnell trophy cam. The battery life is great on the Bushnell trophy cam ! I never changed the batteries the entire season. The WGI cameras are very good for the money. They are pretty hard on batteries though. I use external 6v rechargeable batteries with mine and can get about 3 weeks out of them depending on how much action they get during that time. Check out chasinggame.com for lots of detailed unbiased camera reviews.

That's almost likea asking what truck is better!

Chevy, obviously.   :funnyturkey:

Seriously, there are a lot of good cameras out there and there are junkers.  Personally, I have 2 stealth cam IRs (one of which is about 5 years old and still works great).  I am also on my second Primos 35.  The first one worked great for a week, then quit.  I exchanged it and so far so good.  I takes really good day pictures, but I am underwhelmed by the night pics.

chasinggame.com reviews cameras and is a great place to start your search.

Spypoint. We've had 3 Cuddebacks but switched to Spypoint. Way better prices, image quality and ease of use. Here's a pic

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p75/barry61/PICT0136_2_1.jpg)

Thanks to everyone for the great info.

DLC coverts

Bushnell Trophy Cams

I bought and used a Moultrie M80 last year with great success.  I bought a Moultrie M80 XD this year and hope to get it in the woods this weekend.

I use the camlockbox for my camera(s) and the python cable locks. 

Both of my cameras have the red LED lights.  I have pics of hogs, 9 bear and up to 4 deer at a time on my cameras.  The pictures show that they recognize that the light comes on, but most of the time they are there a couple of minutes later for another picture, and another...

I have some gel film used for theatrical lighting that I plan to experiment with in regards to knocking the glare of the red LED lights down.  There was a guy on the Chasing Game camera forum that used over 100 layers of window tint to decrease the glow of the red LEDs.  I think I can reduce the glare with just a layer or two of the stuff I have. 

In my opinion reconyx is top of the line and the best.  They are pricey but worth every penny.  I padlock mine to the tree but it is like watching a video with its picture taking ability.  For about $175 the little acorn is a great little camera.  Great pics, great battery life and durable.  You can see the reviews of this and other cams on chasingame.com.  For $100 the spypoint g4 has been another great cam.  For around $70 another good one is the wgir4.  I have had mine for two years with no problems.  Good luck Scoot

I've been pretty pleased with my two Primos 48's.
One clicks noticeably but the newer one doesn't.
I just set the clicker a little further from the feeder.  Still get plenty of pics on it.

Check this out from Wing Supply

http://www.wingsupply.com/game-cameras-accessories/primos-truth-cam-46-5-0mp-digital-game-camera/ (http://www.wingsupply.com/game-cameras-accessories/primos-truth-cam-46-5-0mp-digital-game-camera/)

Can't beat $89 with free shipping if you just want a functional camera...

They also have the Moultrie M80XD (camera I just bought) for $129.  Right now it ships with a free Moultrie security box and free shipping.

Favorite pic from my Primos 48:  I did crop and zoom it a bit.  Notice the small buck on the left.

(http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx344/LawDuck/buckfight.jpg)

Quote from: scoot12 on July 10, 2012, 07:12:20 PM
In my opinion reconyx is top of the line and the best.  They are pricey but worth every penny.

Without a doubt they are the best and I qoute, again....."worth every penny".

HC

Thanks to everyone for all the input.  I've decided on either the Bushnell HD (IR) or the Bushnell HD MAX (Blackout IR).  Does anyone think the blackout IR is worth the price difference?

Thanks

Quote from: Hardcore on July 12, 2012, 10:08:43 PM

Quote from: scoot12 on July 10, 2012, 07:12:20 PM
In my opinion reconyx is top of the line and the best.  They are pricey but worth every penny.

Without a doubt they are the best and I qoute, again....."worth every penny".

HC

RECONYX . . . . See What You've Been Missing (http://www.reconyx.com/)

They're $600... They better be good... I can buy 3 pretty good ones for every one of those...

Quote from: Ryan T on July 12, 2012, 11:28:33 PM

Quote from: Hardcore on July 12, 2012, 10:08:43 PM

Quote from: scoot12 on July 10, 2012, 07:12:20 PM
In my opinion reconyx is top of the line and the best.  They are pricey but worth every penny.

Without a doubt they are the best and I qoute, again....."worth every penny".

HC

RECONYX . . . . See What You've Been Missing (http://www.reconyx.com/)

They're $600... They better be good... I can buy 3 pretty good ones for every one of those...

Ryan T.,  Reconyx is made here in Wisconsin and I found mine from a dealer on sale for $420.  I know that is steep but the first time I put it out for a week there was like 400 pics and all with deer or turks in them.  I have the hc500 model which is there less expensive cam but I know when it is out it will be rock solid with no problems.  Scoot

I like wildgame. Can get some good ones under 100 dollars and batteries last a good while in them. Takes good pictures too.

Bushnell trophy camera for me for the last few years. You order a wire from Hong Kong, buy a 6 volt battery, and 4000 pictures later you charge the battery and repeat the process.

Initial battery cost probably $25 per camera. I have run mine for 2 years on the same 2 batteries per camera. Another $15 per camera for a solar charger and you don't have to change batteries for years. Saves money, time and still get more than adequate pictures.