Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 02:16:47 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 02:23:59 PM
I have one Primos 35 that I picked up for $60 a couple years ago. It hasn't let me down yet. Love the fast trigger, they don't miss much.
Only downside is you may go through quite a few D batteries. Most if the time I run mine on a 6 volt external battery.
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 02, 2014, 02:27:44 PM
You can get a 6v rechargeable for less than $20
Post by: vandeman17 on April 02, 2014, 02:28:22 PM
Yes that's a good price. I'd pick up a couple at that price. Especially since it's a local purchase so that if there are any problems you can return them easily.
I have one Primos 35 that I picked up for $60 a couple years ago. It hasn't let me down yet. Love the fast trigger, they don't miss much.
Only downside is you may go through quite a few D batteries. Most if the time I run mine on a 6 volt external battery.
Battery is the real downside. I have learned over the years that I would rather spend an extra $20 or more on a camera that uses AA batteries and has good battery life. Doesn't take long for those D batteries every few months to add up. I can go a whole year on one set of batteries in my Bushnell and that is getting over 15k pictures.
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 02:29:06 PM
They also have the moultree a5 and the Browning Ranger at that price. Oh dear the choices....
I finally opened the Pandora's box.
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 02:29:38 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on April 02, 2014, 02:33:15 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 02:37:42 PM
I would recommend you at least buy one. It's well worth the $80. I can't recommend either of the other two you mentioned.
Two others I would recommend right now would be the Moultrie d55 at Rogers Sporting Goods, currently it's on sale for $70. Great camera for the money.
The other would be if you can find a refurbished Moultrie M80 on eBay. They are going for $80.
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Post by: vandeman17 on April 02, 2014, 02:38:16 PM
Bushnell Trophy camera or Moultrie M-Series. You can't go wrong there
I have multiple bushnell trophies and will continue to buy those. Couple bucks a year in batteries and I am set and I also really like the picture quality. Maybe start off with one of the Primos and then watch for sales on other models. I have an older wildgame camera that I use in spots where I feel there is a higher chance it could be found. Bought it for $50 a few years back so if it gets swiped, I won't lose any sleep.
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 02, 2014, 02:45:16 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 02:45:39 PM
This thing is huge! No theft case for it?
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 02:48:37 PM
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 02:50:50 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on April 02, 2014, 02:52:39 PM
Don't assume too much intelligence on the part of a bean counter. Please explain this python lock.
Its like a bike cable/lock that you can use to secure your camera to a tree
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 02:54:40 PM
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 02:58:02 PM
Odd morphology of capitalism were now in when I can post a question to a forum and get more help before I leave the store than I do from the dudes who work there.
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 03:19:20 PM
I've heard of problems with the lower priced Brownings but I have no experience with them. Chances are if it's not going to work correctly, you'll know that immediately. Try it at home first. If it doesn't work properly or if you just don't like it for whatever reason, take it back to the store.
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Post by: muleyslayer#1 on April 02, 2014, 03:46:53 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 07:37:42 PM
:yeah: get a rechargeable 6v battery and it will be better in the long run.
You can get a 6v rechargeable for less than $20
Something like this? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rayovac-6V-Rechargeable-Battery/17163374 (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rayovac-6V-Rechargeable-Battery/17163374)
I take it that won't fit into the camera itself, so it will have to stick out. So I'll need to do the whole yellow, red, and green wire(?) Now instead of stealing the cam they'll be calling in the bomb squad :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 07:42:56 PM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004WIU380?pc_redir=1395974969&robot_redir=1
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 07:55:36 PM
Post by: 3nails on April 02, 2014, 07:56:07 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 08:11:40 PM
You guys confident in just using a cable lock? I plan on being at least a mile away from the road and off the beaten path before setting one up. Though I may put one up over a water hole...
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 08:16:15 PM
So what do you do with this thing, just duct tape it to the tree above the camera or something?
I usually dig a hole at the base of the tree to set it in and then cover it with duff, sticks, moss, or whatever is handy. I use the Stealth Cam battery packs though because I picked up five of them on eBay for $20 each (regular price is $55).
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Post by: billythekidrock on April 02, 2014, 08:17:59 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 09:10:37 PM
So what do you do with this thing, just duct tape it to the tree above the camera or something?
I usually dig a hole at the base of the tree to set it in and then cover it with duff, sticks, moss, or whatever is handy. I use the Stealth Cam battery packs though because I picked up five of them on eBay for $20 each (regular price is $55).
Hey that's clever! So you set it at the base of the tree, like at ground level and angle it up? Do you get a lot of squirrels and chipmunks?
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 09:14:12 PM
So what do you do with this thing, just duct tape it to the tree above the camera or something?
I usually dig a hole at the base of the tree to set it in and then cover it with duff, sticks, moss, or whatever is handy. I use the Stealth Cam battery packs though because I picked up five of them on eBay for $20 each (regular price is $55).
Hey that's clever! So you set it at the base of the tree, like at ground level and angle it up? Do you get a lot of squirrels and chipmunks?
I think you misunderstood. The battery is on the ground, the camera is about 3 feet or more up on the tree.
Post by: huntnnw on April 02, 2014, 09:17:41 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 02, 2014, 09:22:10 PM
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Post by: jackelope on April 02, 2014, 09:57:00 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on April 02, 2014, 10:23:05 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 02, 2014, 10:39:27 PM
Bean- if you're going to check your cameras once a month, I don't think you need to worry about battery life too much.
I have been waiting 5 years for this elk tag. I'm not just going to scout for 4 days and call it good. I am going to shoot for a least 14 days in field scouting before the season opens. So yes I will be out there at least once a month! Granted that July and August will be more productive days, but should I get to hanging these cams in the next few weeks?
First I gotta find out which unit I drew :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on April 03, 2014, 06:27:55 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 03, 2014, 06:40:49 AM
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Post by: Bean Counter on April 19, 2014, 10:30:44 PM
Post by: pd on April 19, 2014, 10:46:15 PM
Odd morphology of capitalism were now in when I can post a question to a forum and get more help before I leave the store than I do from the dudes who work there.
This is why Bearpaw's forum is so useful to me.
Post by: Bean Counter on April 19, 2014, 10:58:32 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on April 20, 2014, 12:05:21 AM
I set both to 10 second delay. I paced off 5, 10, 15, and 20 yard intervals. This is with my step, which is about one yard, and not with an LRF. (edit: yes, they were set up on the same tree facing the same direction, which enabled a good comparison between the two).
The Browning seemed to wake up from sleep and fire off photos markedly quicker than the Primos. By the time the Primos LEDs lit up, the browning was almost ready for its second volley of shots. The Primos didn't even light up until I was past the zenith of the field of view. This was consistently the case at 5,10,&15 yards. One noteworthy exception was at 20 yards where the Primos was able to eek out a few shots while the Browning was snoozing.
Oddly enough, the opposite was the case for video. The Primos consistently woke up and lit up faster than the browning.
Now onto image quality....
Post by: billythekidrock on April 20, 2014, 07:19:31 AM
Fingering the newd cameras tonight. It says in the instruction booklet to insert a card up to 32 GB but it says on the unit to insert a card up to 8 gb. What gives? I has 2x 16GB cards and an 8 gig on the way in the mail.
:yike:
Post by: Martinhunter on April 20, 2014, 10:02:08 PM
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