Post by: JamesK. on February 28, 2013, 09:16:44 AM
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 28, 2013, 09:30:30 AM
Post by: JamesK. on February 28, 2013, 11:27:42 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 28, 2013, 11:40:13 AM
IMO if you don't want to spend more than $200 go with a Bushnell like bone collector. Use the litium batts as they last a long time and unlike alkaline they don't leak thus potentially ruining your investment. :twocents:
Post by: MtnMuley on February 28, 2013, 01:27:21 PM
Post by: buckfvr on February 28, 2013, 01:36:12 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 28, 2013, 01:52:23 PM
I have about a dozen trail cams, but no Bushnell's. they've just always been more money than I'm willing to spend.
If I buy a $200 camera I will feel it's necessary to lock it up. So now you're looking at another $50 to $75 minimum, for the security box, cable, lock, etc. so now you've got almost $300 invested in each camera.
For the same $300 I would rather buy three $100 cameras, or even better, five cameras for $60 each and have five cameras instead of just the one.
I only have two cameras that I lock up, the Primos Truth Cam 35 and 46. They are made with a hole in the case for a Python security cable. You can buy the cable for about $15. No security box needed. I believe most of the new 2013 Moultries have the same feature.
The new Moultries are also very competitively priced, and I would be taking a real hard look at some of them.
Another suggestion would be to not get three of the same camera. Get three completely different cameras. That way you can find out what you really like the best. I would suggest getting at least one white flash camera, for times when you want color pictures at night.
Post by: buckfvr on February 28, 2013, 01:55:21 PM
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Post by: JamesK. on February 28, 2013, 10:18:44 PM
Post by: BowForElk on March 13, 2013, 01:10:02 AM
I just bought 3 $50.00 Tasco cameras at Walmart in Chehalis and set them out last week. Going to check tomorrow to see if any of them worked!! ( I saved the packaging just in case!) I figure if I get OK pictures with a $50.00 camera then theres no need to spend more money! just buy more cameras! And its not a hard hit if one gets lifted. (although I always have a weird feeling mines going to get sent to the Saw Mill someday :dunno: :dunno:)
Post by: muleyslayer#1 on March 13, 2013, 08:46:26 PM
I have a Truth cam 35 which was on sale for 75.00 and got a security box off ebay for 35.00 and I like it. good pics easy to use. I don't have to change the batteries that often although it does take D cells which are $$. I had a Truth Cam stolen previously so I got 6" lags and I bolt the box to the tree with a cordless impact. Needless to say my cams don't get stolen anymore :tup:I agree primos are a good camera. I have the truth 35 and the X-cam and both work really good and take great pictures.
I just bought 3 $50.00 Tasco cameras at Walmart in Chehalis and set them out last week. Going to check tomorrow to see if any of them worked!! ( I saved the packaging just in case!) I figure if I get OK pictures with a $50.00 camera then theres no need to spend more money! just buy more cameras! And its not a hard hit if one gets lifted. (although I always have a weird feeling mines going to get sent to the Saw Mill someday :dunno: :dunno:)
Post by: bobcat on March 13, 2013, 08:59:08 PM
http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com/6mp_Micro_Cam_Ir_Flex_Plus_p/ellbapw6e.htm (http://www.blackbearsportinggoods.com/6mp_Micro_Cam_Ir_Flex_Plus_p/ellbapw6e.htm)
They don't have picture of it on there, but you can go to Amazon and see what it looks like:
http://www.amazon.com/WILDGAME-DIGITAL-SCOUTING-CAMERA-MEGAPIXEL/dp/B0092VUGT8 (http://www.amazon.com/WILDGAME-DIGITAL-SCOUTING-CAMERA-MEGAPIXEL/dp/B0092VUGT8)
It's similar to the W6X that Amazon had last year for $50, which some of you may remember. I got two of the W6X cams, and one went bad after a couple months. I returned it and they replaced it with a W6E, under warranty.
The W6E does really well on video mode. Here is one video I got last November with mine:
http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/bdan68/ONeill%20East%202012/?action=view¤t=WGI_0030.mp4 (http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/bdan68/ONeill%20East%202012/?action=view¤t=WGI_0030.mp4)
Post by: BowForElk on March 14, 2013, 01:53:58 AM
Post by: bobcat on March 14, 2013, 09:38:41 AM
I like my Primos 35 as well. It was well worth $60.
Post by: BowForElk on March 14, 2013, 09:55:47 AM
BowforElk- great elk pictures!
I like my Primos 35 as well. It was well worth $60.
Thanks! I was so stoked. I have had my camera out for awhile with little result so I think I'm heading in the right direction! And I agree I wish they would go on sale again I would justify buying 2 or 3 more. Im going back out today to finish checking the rest of the Tasco's and drop a salt lick. We will see what else we got!
Post by: Mfowl on March 14, 2013, 10:06:59 AM
Post by: bobcat on March 14, 2013, 10:07:32 AM
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Im going back out today to finish checking the rest of the Tasco's and drop a salt lick. We will see what else we got!
Which Tasco do you have? White flash or infrared? I've only had the white flash Tasco's, but last week I got an infrared Tasco sent to me by Bushnell as a replacement for the bad one I sent in (it had fogged up internally.)
This new one is tiny. Smallest camera I have, it would fit in a shirt pocket. I put it out last weekend, on a not very well used deer trail. Hoping for at least a couple pics just to see the quality. From the back yard testing I did, I don't think I'm going to be very happy with the night time pictures.
Post by: BowForElk on March 14, 2013, 10:41:16 AM
I know you get what you pay for but if it takes pics when its supposed to and they are clear enough for me to get a look then i don't care. The only thing I don't like so far is it takes 1 picture every 30 seconds, which sucks. I like the 3 picture option on other cameras cause theres less of a chance to get an ass shot or something. so I'm gonna see what the pics look like and if I get half pictures then Im gonna try out the video option.
Post by: bobcat on March 14, 2013, 07:57:46 PM
They are the 3MP IR cameras from walmart. They were $50.00. I know which one your talking about I think its a 5MP, walmart had it for $80.00.
I know you get what you pay for but if it takes pics when its supposed to and they are clear enough for me to get a look then i don't care. The only thing I don't like so far is it takes 1 picture every 30 seconds, which sucks. I like the 3 picture option on other cameras cause theres less of a chance to get an ass shot or something. so I'm gonna see what the pics look like and if I get half pictures then Im gonna try out the video option.
Yes, it's the 5mp model, and I looked it up on Amazon, they have it for the same as you said, $80. Not a bad deal for me I guess, since the camera it replaced only cost $40. This one does have a multi shot burst option, for 3 pictures.
I just went and checked it tonight after work. It was in a spot that is likely to get human traffic, so I just pulled it. I'll find a better spot for it this weekend. Didn't get any pictures in the 5 days that it was out there, so it wasn't a hard decision.
I'm actually pretty happy with the pictures I did get (of myself and my daughter.)
Yes I know this is 2013. (I mistakenly set it for 2012)
Here are a couple:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 14, 2013, 08:04:30 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 14, 2013, 10:07:03 PM
Nice pictures and that is a real fine pink backpack you are wearing. :chuckle:
That looks pink on your computer? :yike:
Something's wrong. Just looks white to me, but actually it's camo. Which is what I don't like about infrared flash pictures. No color.
But, I'll be happy with this camera as long as I can see antlers on a deer or elk.
Post by: Turner89 on March 14, 2013, 10:27:24 PM
I like the 5mp. I think they are the best deal out there for the price. I like the fact that they are light weight, small, and use double A batts. I also did a little experiment between the trophy cam, and 5mp tasco. The tasco matched the bushnell pic for pic. only cost about $60.00 less. I'll post some pics of experimentThey are the 3MP IR cameras from walmart. They were $50.00. I know which one your talking about I think its a 5MP, walmart had it for $80.00.
I know you get what you pay for but if it takes pics when its supposed to and they are clear enough for me to get a look then i don't care. The only thing I don't like so far is it takes 1 picture every 30 seconds, which sucks. I like the 3 picture option on other cameras cause theres less of a chance to get an ass shot or something. so I'm gonna see what the pics look like and if I get half pictures then Im gonna try out the video option.
Yes, it's the 5mp model, and I looked it up on Amazon, they have it for the same as you said, $80. Not a bad deal for me I guess, since the camera it replaced only cost $40. This one does have a multi shot burst option, for 3 pictures.
I just went and checked it tonight after work. It was in a spot that is likely to get human traffic, so I just pulled it. I'll find a better spot for it this weekend. Didn't get any pictures in the 5 days that it was out there, so it wasn't a hard decision.
I'm actually pretty happy with the pictures I did get (of myself and my daughter.)
Yes I know this is 2013. (I mistakenly set it for 2012)
Here are a couple:
Post by: bobcat on March 14, 2013, 10:29:15 PM
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I like the 5mp. I think they are the best deal out there for the price. I like the fact that they are light weight, small, and use double A batts. I also did a little experiment between the trophy cam, and 5mp tasco. The tasco matched the bushnell pic for pic. only cost about $60.00 less. I'll post some pics of experiment
I'd be very interested in seeing those pictures.
Post by: Turner89 on March 14, 2013, 10:41:14 PM
Post by: Turner89 on March 14, 2013, 10:56:50 PM
Post by: BowForElk on March 15, 2013, 12:20:04 AM
Anyways Ill try tomorrow and get something off those cameras so we can compare them. Those 5MP don't look too shabby! I don't mind the B/W night pictures as long as their clear.
Have you tried the video option?
Post by: bobcat on March 15, 2013, 10:49:28 AM
Thanks for posting the pictures.
Post by: Turner89 on March 15, 2013, 08:22:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 15, 2013, 08:50:19 PM
I have some pretty good videos with my tasco 5mp. I'm having trouble posting the video. I've never posted vids :dunno:
You need to upload to YouTube first, then post the link here.
Post by: Turner89 on March 15, 2013, 09:53:01 PM
Post by: pope on March 15, 2013, 10:39:48 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 21, 2013, 01:14:04 PM
7mp, low glow, 30,000 pictures on a set of batteries, up to a 10 shot burst. If I get another camera I think this will be the one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU6DL9G?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU6DL9G?ie=UTF8&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links)
Post by: h20hunter on March 21, 2013, 01:21:17 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Trophy-Trail-Camera-Viewer/dp/B00200C3US/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1363897173&sr=1-7&keywords=BUSHNELL+TRAIL+CAM (http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Trophy-Trail-Camera-Viewer/dp/B00200C3US/ref=sr_1_7?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1363897173&sr=1-7&keywords=BUSHNELL+TRAIL+CAM)
Really....I have a hard time with the size of the cams that take the C batteries. 8 AA that will last all year and much smaller.
I do agree....for $100 it is a lot of trail cam.
Post by: bobcat on March 21, 2013, 01:29:59 PM
The Bushnell's are just too much money, IMO. They have always had the advantage over cameras of any other manufacturer, in that they carried a 2 year warranty.
But now, and I think I forgot to mention it, the Moultries now have a 2 year warranty. Well, at least the D-333 does, I'm assuming ALL Moultries will have the 2 year warranty.