What Cam To Buy

[rjn cajun]

I`m looking at buying my first trail cam. Wondering which one you guy`s recomend for a decent price. Don`t know if it matter`s but I`ll be using it on the east and west side.

[Blacktail Sniper]

One thing to consider is of course price (seen them new for $50.00 up to $299.00 locally), and also what you expect from it.  If you want to just know whats out and about, then some of the cheaper ones will usually show enough quality to see horns, or at least what kind of animal it is...bear, coyote, etc.   If you want better picture quality then you need to look at the ones that are in the upper areas of price.    

Another consideration is what you are doing with it.  Is it going on a trail set with animals passing by or static site like a bait or feeder station where they will be lingering around it.  This is where trigger time will be a consideration.   The lower priced ones tend to have slower trigger times, and there is a possibility that on a trail set, the critter could triger the sensor, but walk out of the picture area before it goes off.  

I use the Primos Truth Cam35.  I am very pleased with the performance and picture quality.   Seems to have decent battery life so far (4 size "D" batteries).   I have found them running between $89.00 - $109.00.   They have a fairly fast trigger time (rated at 1.5 seconds), and can take video also.    It is also the IR flash style instead of the bright white "Flash-bulb" type, which can help to keep them from being found because of the visible flash.

Here is a picture of a coyote I caught with it.  It was on a trail that is in fairly heavy/dark timber (very low-light conditions).   I was not the least bit disappointed with the picture.

If you haven't already, spend some time cruising through the forum here and look at some of the other's pictures and most will also have the camera info in there.  That way you can get a better idea of what camera does what and the results to expect.

Good luck, welcome to the site...now get yourself a camera and lets see some pictures from your neck of the woods!

[Tree Killer]

I run Cuddebacks for 5 years and really like the speed, battery life, and overall photos.  But 2 of them are sitting on my shelf because they quit working, and the third cam I have out is in need of a sensor overhaul.  I'm weighing the options on whether to send any in for repair or just put the money into some new cameras with a different company.  BTW...all of them are flash units

I had a little Bushnell Trophycam 5.0, but it grew legs and walked away last spring during turkey season.  I really liked the cam for the size, speed and battery life, and it took some nice video's as well.

Blacktail Sniper...I've been considering getting a Primos 46 to try.  How is the battery life with your Primos 35?  I found the Primos 46 for $99 online, but I haven't on it yet

[Blacktail Sniper]

Hey Tree Killer, I had it out for about 16 -18 days in the timberlands before modern firearm deer opened, along with several "tests" here at home to see how it worked (make sure it worked), try out the video recording, etc.  Still have 85% battery life, that is with 4 Energizer MAX batteries.    So I really don't know how that compares with others, but I am happy with it so far.   But I do believe I will invest in a charger and some rechargable batteries just for the long term savings of not having to keep buying batteries.

[rjn cajun]

Thanks for the info guy`s. Blacktail I`m impressed with the pic of the yote specially in a dense setting. I`m gonna be using it on a food plot on a trail most of the time. The others where ever looks fit.

[lokidog]

I have a Moultrie and a Stealthcam.  Picture quality is generally good but I am not real happy with the slow trigger speed. 

My next camera will be bought 80% based on trigger speed.  Good luck.

[CAMPMEAT]

Cubbeback is crap in my opinion. My has never worked right, expensive too. Called them for help, still doesn't work. In the box in my room. $100 you pay for shipping, it's yours.