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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #15 on: December 19, 2023, 09:04:49 PM »
The Spypoints are really pretty good, especially the Flex models.  The picture quality from the Flex is really good, and so is the trigger, lots of critters centered perfectly.  The Micros are good too, and simple, with the rechargeable battery pack, I can get 6 to 10 months.

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #16 on: December 19, 2023, 09:14:19 PM »
my spypoints are just okay. In areas with poor service only some of the photos will transmit. I see photos that were never transmitted to me when I examine the physical memory card. Sometimes the settings wont update on the next communication properly. I will probably go tactacam when I buy more, but my spypoints are good enough to where I dont feel like getting rid of them.

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #17 on: December 19, 2023, 09:25:32 PM »
Go Tactacam and you won’t regret it, man. Trust me


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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2023, 09:39:22 PM »
Go Tactacam and you won’t regret it, man. Trust me


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You had some great critters coming in.. did you have a ringtone set specifically for the cam notification? Lol

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2023, 02:58:21 AM »
Go Tactacam and you won’t regret it, man. Trust me


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You had some great critters coming in.. did you have a ringtone set specifically for the cam notification? Lol
Haha no, if I did have the ringtone on it would be going off ALOT!


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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2023, 08:50:39 AM »
Man gearing some good things on the tactacams , really appreciate the feedback

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2023, 08:54:57 AM »
Saw spypiints for $99 at SW works on AT&T or Verizon.
Gotta chk out Tactacam….

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2023, 09:10:23 AM »
One of the best features Tactacam has is the aim adjustment tool. When you're at the camera, it has it's own wifi signal that you connect to on your phone through the app. Then it gives you a real time view of the camera so you can adjust it to get it aimed perfect.

When we set stealthcams, we have to use the on-demand photo and wait 5 minutes for it to show up in the app. Less efficient.

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2023, 09:28:20 AM »
I’ve been running spy point flex. They’ve been reliable for me where I can get service. What ever brand you go with just make sure it will run on both att and Verizon networks.

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2023, 09:44:00 AM »
The Tactacam Pro features a screen to aim plus you can have pictures sent 4 times a day instead of two but of course you can still select instant. I’ve been running both pro and x with thousands of pictures and downloads of HD and videos and never failed me.


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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #25 on: December 20, 2023, 09:51:59 AM »
I have a couple spypoint flex cameras. Running aa batteries (coppertop) they only lasted a couple days. I was getting at least 300 pics a day on one camera. Worked great for the 1st 2 months then started getting notifications that my SD card was bad. Worked through that issue with their customer service. I get decent pictures not great just decent. I have switched out to the rechargeable lit22 battery and am on week 3 and still at mid 70% battery life. I'm guessing that it will make it through January and I'll have to recharge it. I am still getting 3-500 pics a day and it transmits every 2 hours. I bought mine through Costco for 79.00 each and they came with batteries, ram mount SD card and strap. Decent deal for that setup. Checkout the Facebook groups dedicated to the cameras. That'll give you a good idea what your in store for.

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #26 on: December 20, 2023, 10:56:16 AM »
I have a couple spypoint flex cameras. Running aa batteries (coppertop) they only lasted a couple days. I was getting at least 300 pics a day on one camera. Worked great for the 1st 2 months then started getting notifications that my SD card was bad. Worked through that issue with their customer service. I get decent pictures not great just decent. I have switched out to the rechargeable lit22 battery and am on week 3 and still at mid 70% battery life. I'm guessing that it will make it through January and I'll have to recharge it. I am still getting 3-500 pics a day and it transmits every 2 hours. I bought mine through Costco for 79.00 each and they came with batteries, ram mount SD card and strap. Decent deal for that setup. Checkout the Facebook groups dedicated to the cameras. That'll give you a good idea what your in store for.
I had the same problems with a Moultrie cell cam a few years ago.
Batterys drained.
Not sending all pics.
Bad cell service.
Having to go out and troubleshoot all the time.
Even had the extra battery with solar power.

Which is the point of having a cell cam is ,I don't wanna go out to the tree all the time.
Then the commission has talks about banning the use of cell cams.
So my desire to reinvest at this point is gone.
I'll stick to my beater cams.

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2023, 07:36:21 PM »
So those of you using the tactacams  what are you seeing for battery life in crummy cold weather ? And has anyone had to replace the lithium battery and how long did it last if so ?

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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2023, 08:42:54 PM »
I’m a day 51 with two tactacam pros in the far NE.  Averaging around 150-200 pics every 24 hours.   Sending those pics to the app twice a day.  Running lithium AAs from walmart.  Currently they are reading 60% and 70%.   It’s warm there now at 32 degrees but has been down in the lower 20s and high teens a few times so far. 
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Re: Looking Cell cam feedback
« Reply #29 on: December 21, 2023, 08:44:28 PM »
I’m a day 51 with two tactacam pros in the far NE.  Averaging around 150-200 pics every 24 hours.   Sending those pics to the app twice a day.  Running lithium AAs from walmart.  Currently they are reading 60% and 70%.   It’s warm there now at 32 degrees but has been down in the lower 20s and high teens a few times so far.

Appreciate the feedback

 


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