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Title: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on December 25, 2008, 10:30:41 AM: I just got a stealthcam 550 for Christmas. It is my first trailcam. Does anyone currently use one of these? I am wondering how they work for a first timer like me. I can't wait to get in on the action onthis board.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 25, 2008, 11:20:34 AM: Your not the only one. I got the exact same trail camera for Christmas. It is my first trail camera as well. These were just a couple pic's I snapped out my front door when i was messing around with it. I don't have any day time pic's yet.

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Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 25, 2008, 11:22:09 AM: The temp is off because the camera was only outside for about 3 or 4 minutes.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on December 25, 2008, 02:11:50 PM: That doesn't look too bad. I haven't had time to take mine out of the box yet. I was waiting to see what people said first. But I think I can live with those types of pics. I can't wait to set it up.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 25, 2008, 04:21:01 PM: Inside pic's don't work to well. The flash will white them out pretty good. I took some but took them off the card.

Camera was pretty easy to set up. The book will take you through it in order. It's pretty nice. Only thing I am concerned about is battery life. It is also equipped with an external battery port for the use with their 12V battery pack. I am not sure if that means you will need it or it's just an extra.

Camera only takes 6 "C" batteries. I will try and get some more pictures with the camera.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Grizzly on December 26, 2008, 07:28:46 AM: I have 2 of them, and they are both in the feild right now. During the cold the batteries should only last for a couple of weeks. I have seen that they have a slow trigger speed so make sure you aim them down the trail. Picture quality is good, I found that if you put it on burst mode that it eats batteries faster, so i only use a single picture mode. I used during general season and the batteries seemed to last about 3-4 weeks. My cams have been out for about a month know hope i can get to them some time next week. Also not to bad for the price!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 26, 2008, 09:49:15 AM: Griz do you have any day and night time pictures you could share with us?
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 10:12:05 AM: I was finally able to dig my driveway out today, so it looks like I am heading to town for those batteries. Can't wait to take some pics.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 12:07:24 PM: I got my batteries and here was my first test. I think these will do just fine for what I want to accomplish. Now I am going to figure out how to mount this without it getting stolen.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 26, 2008, 12:37:37 PM: Go to their wesite. I think I read in the book or on the package that they have a locking system for it.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: bow4elk on December 26, 2008, 03:16:39 PM: Quote from: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 12:07:24 PM
I got my batteries and here was my first test. I think these will do just fine for what I want to accomplish. Now I am going to figure out how to mount this without it getting stolen.

Camo it up good with Liquid Nails, then paint it, then moss/brush it in good when you hang it. If you do it well, you should have trouble finding them yourself when you go back to check them ;)
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on December 26, 2008, 03:23:55 PM: Anybody know how much those cost. Looks like they take awesome pics.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 04:15:28 PM: I believe they are around 100.00.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 04:16:55 PM: Quote from: bow4elk on December 26, 2008, 03:16:39 PM
Quote from: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 12:07:24 PM
I got my batteries and here was my first test. I think these will do just fine for what I want to accomplish. Now I am going to figure out how to mount this without it getting stolen.

Camo it up good with Liquid Nails, then paint it, then moss/brush it in good when you hang it. If you do it well, you should have trouble finding them yourself when you go back to check them ;)
Thanks for the tip. Did you use the locking system from the website or a self made deal?
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: BENCHLEG on December 26, 2008, 06:30:49 PM: i was lucky enough to get a reconyx-RC60 ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ONE j
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on December 26, 2008, 06:39:22 PM: Quote from: WAPITIHUNTER on December 26, 2008, 03:23:55 PM
Anybody know how much those cost. Looks like they take awesome pics.

I am not supposed to know this but I think my husband paid $129. Found the recipt. Not sure what they did on the recipt but their is only 1 item on it. Says the cam was $129 but after tax he paid $203? WTHeck? :dunno:
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: bow4elk on December 26, 2008, 10:21:58 PM: Quote from: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 04:16:55 PM
Quote from: bow4elk on December 26, 2008, 03:16:39 PM
Quote from: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 12:07:24 PM
I got my batteries and here was my first test. I think these will do just fine for what I want to accomplish. Now I am going to figure out how to mount this without it getting stolen.

Camo it up good with Liquid Nails, then paint it, then moss/brush it in good when you hang it. If you do it well, you should have trouble finding them yourself when you go back to check them ;)
Thanks for the tip. Did you use the locking system from the website or a self made deal?

I use Master Python cable locks. This is a homebrew cam in the Pelican case with a "pass through" cable solution.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Grizzly on December 27, 2008, 10:22:33 AM: Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on December 26, 2008, 09:49:15 AM
Griz do you have any day and night time pictures you could share with us?
Not yet did not get any good pics in early season hopefully i can get to them next week
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on December 27, 2008, 03:04:13 PM: Quote from: Elkrunner on December 26, 2008, 04:15:28 PM
I believe they are around 100.00.

Hope so because I need 3 or 4 to cover the areas I have found with good activity.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Elkrunner on January 10, 2009, 08:31:38 PM: Has anyone recieved there first pics of animals yet on these? I am still in the middle of getting mine painted and waiting on the locking bracking.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: Grizzly on January 13, 2009, 10:40:02 AM: I posted some on here a few weeks ago look on page 2 under Stealth I550 day and night photos.
Title: Re: Stealthcam 550
Post by: whacker1 on January 14, 2009, 04:20:24 AM: BenchLeg - The Reconyx 60 is about $600 - So be careful where you hang it as you wouldn't want it to disappear. I have been debating on what to buy. I have a guide friend of mind telling me that he has tried all brands and says to buy the Reconyx, because of the trigger speed. I have another close friend that says buy multiple Stealthcam's based on the same amount of money.