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Title: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: CastleRocker on May 27, 2009, 10:10:56 PM: I built a couple homebrews, and I built cables to help prevent them "walking off" with someone else. Now I just need to strap them to some trees out behind the house. I considered small ratchet tie-downs, or bungee cords, what do you guys use?
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: javman on May 27, 2009, 10:24:46 PM: I just use the ratchet tie-downs... Sportsmans Warehouse had some camoflage ones, but they were more expensive... like $15 for 2. I don't use any kind of lock but I probably will eventually if any of them disappear!
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: stumprat on May 27, 2009, 10:27:23 PM: I go to the dollar store and buy a pack that has 6 cords. It has a pair of each size....3 sizes.... and are plenty stout.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: CastleRocker on May 28, 2009, 05:57:11 PM: Quote from: adnahoundsman on May 27, 2009, 10:27:23 PM
I go to the dollar store and buy a pack that has 6 cords. It has a pair of each size....3 sizes.... and are plenty stout.

So you use bungee cords? I was thinking about that but then I thought a ratchet strap might be better.

Anyone else?
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: huntnphool on May 28, 2009, 06:08:49 PM: Outfitter uses these for all of his. He even had lightning blow up a tree that one of these was in and the camera box were okay. I think he has pics of it, I will see if he will post them up on here. These must be built pretty well to handle that.

http://www.swivelsafe.com/
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: olsy on May 28, 2009, 06:12:24 PM: I use bungee cords. I would recommend bring a few different sizes with you. The times when I only brought one cord, I found it hard finding a tree the right size to attach the camera too.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: blindpig on May 28, 2009, 08:34:44 PM: I must be a moron, I use the straps that come with the camera.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: stumprat on May 28, 2009, 08:37:46 PM: Quote from: blindpig on May 28, 2009, 08:34:44 PM
I must be a moron, I use the straps that come with the camera.

Your not a moron at all. But I use Moultrie cameras and the bungees that come with them are pretty light weight. I still use bungees but buy some that are a little stouter.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: bow4elk on May 28, 2009, 10:13:29 PM: Master Python cable locks, 3/8" x 6'
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on May 28, 2009, 10:34:19 PM: www.camlockbox.com
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 29, 2009, 05:46:02 AM: Second the Python locks!!
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: ICEMAN on May 29, 2009, 06:07:15 AM: Ok guys...here is the dumb question of the day;

You place a lock on a device that is relatively delicate. These cameras aren't built very strong, even if mounted in a sturdy box, they are totally vulnerable to vandalism by someone punching in the sensors or lense etc.....

Does anyone really think that these cables or lock boxes are actually doing their job? Has anyone ever come out and found their camera still attached to a tree but it is totalled out of frustration by a would be camera thief?
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: CastleRocker on May 29, 2009, 09:20:40 PM: Thanks for all the advice. Like I said, I made the "security" devices at work that will deter the average human. (Stainless 3/8" cable with 3/8" stainless tubing cut in 1/2" sections that just roll on the cable so a hack saw won't get the job done). I think I'll go with a combination of bungees and ratchet straps. Just got an email from the Sportsman's guide tonight about a special on camo ratchet straps. What timing!

My cameras are housed in Pelican cases with eye-bolts in the sides. I will run my cable through these and around to the lock, that way they might not think to open the case and steal that actual camera out of it.

Do any of you have any exerience with "Wild View" game cameras? They are priced less than I can build one for right now....even though they are only 2mp resolution. Anyone?
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: DaveBTS on May 30, 2009, 07:50:12 AM: I lost my first camera this year. It was in one of the most remote areas I had ever placed a camera. As far as security goes, I've had good luck (until recently) writing my daughters' names, Castle Rock Elementary, and their grade on my cameras. You have to REALLY want to steal a camera if you are stealing it from a little girl.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: ICEMAN on May 30, 2009, 07:57:39 AM: How about painting it pink with a rainbow decal, smear it with astroglide and finish it off with a bunch of bells and tinsel dangling from it? :dunno:

Maybe a warning on it: Warning Die Pack will Detonate Upon Removal!
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: BK Dave on May 30, 2009, 07:08:35 PM: Here is my "view" of how to hold on to yours/are cameras....
First may I be so bold as to say that some of you are "not" hiding your cameras very well!! {these boxes are for bears and other critters} if you are putting your camera on even a slightly used trail, you are running a slight chance someone is going to see it!??
It wouldn't hurt to venture of into the woods a mere 50 yrds, from the trail and place the camera where No one really travels.
Especially if your filming over bait!! folks might not see your camera initially, but will start looking around once your "bait' is spotted!!
Also a small camo camera is really hard to spot, even if you are looking for one!! check these out!! :small as a can of beer!! and an incredible little camera!!!!
http://www.bbotrailcams.com/HCO-Scout-Guard-SG550V-Game-Camera-with-Viewer-p/bbhsg550v.htm
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: CallMaker on May 30, 2009, 08:15:21 PM: Bungee cords, cheap and work well. If someone wants to steal a camera there is not much will stop them in any case. I have lost one in 10 years of running 3-4 a season. Maybe something to be said for password protected cameras.....

Ed
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: stumprat on May 30, 2009, 08:27:35 PM: Quote from: BK Dave on May 30, 2009, 07:08:35 PM
Here is my "view" of how to hold on to yours/are cameras....
First may I be so bold as to say that some of you are "not" hiding your cameras very well!! {these boxes are for bears and other critters} if you are putting your camera on even a slightly used trail, you are running a slight chance someone is going to see it!??
It wouldn't hurt to venture of into the woods a mere 50 yrds, from the trail and place the camera where No one really travels.
Especially if your filming over bait!! folks might not see your camera initially, but will start looking around once your "bait' is spotted!!
Also a small camo camera is really hard to spot, even if you are looking for one!! check these out!! :small as a can of beer!! and an incredible little camera!!!!
http://www.bbotrailcams.com/HCO-Scout-Guard-SG550V-Game-Camera-with-Viewer-p/bbhsg550v.htm

Have you used scoutguard cameras? I have been checking them out. I am wondering if they are all that they seem. If so I may have to get a few.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: BK Dave on May 30, 2009, 09:12:09 PM: yes sir! I have 2 of them now. I have been real impressed with the trigger speed!!! 2nd best on the market next to the Reconx!! (no joke)
the video length can be adjusted from 1second to 1 min in length, and the lag time as short as 1 second.
the size is awesome, small as a beer can and easily disappear in to the woods
Here is a few vids from one.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: stumprat on May 30, 2009, 10:55:14 PM: Quote from: BK Dave on May 30, 2009, 09:12:09 PM
yes sir! I have 2 of them now. I have been real impressed with the trigger speed!!! 2nd best on the market next to the Reconx!! (no joke)
the video length can be adjusted from 1second to 1 min in length, and the lag time as short as 1 second.
the size is awesome, small as a beer can and easily disappear in to the woods
Here is a few vids from one.

Cool thanks for the response. All that I have read was the marketing write up. Sounds like they do as advertised. Guess I found my next camera.
Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
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Check this homebrew in a pelican 1010!!!

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Title: Re: What do you folks use to attach your cameras to the trees?
Post by: backwoods_boy on June 01, 2009, 05:29:48 PM: after the bear gave us some trouble my bro came up with this.
he wont be getting it off this tree.
:chuckle: