Post by: Hornseeker on December 27, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
THanks
Post by: bwhntr350 on December 27, 2010, 11:32:05 AM
The guy said that on the new cameras they are having a lot of problems. A lot being shipped back for repairs (I don't know the specifics). But, the guy said that they have had nearly no problems with last years 5 mexapixel model. The color of this model was brown only, and only in 5 megapixel. They no longer make these, but can still be found in the $129 to $189 range, and often sold as "Demo" models.
He found and bought 5 of them. He let me use one and it is out in the woods, now. I have only checked it once and had a doe at like 6 feet with the infrared flash. Pic was ok. I walked in front of it at about 12 feet and it had the time to take two pictures of me.
Easy set up a big plus. I am thinking about finding a couple and pulling the trigger, but it would have to be this older model.
That is all I know about these so, like I said, take it for what it's worth.
this is the camera:
http://www.huntinglife.com/blog/detail/bushnell-trophy-cam-product-review (http://www.huntinglife.com/blog/detail/bushnell-trophy-cam-product-review)
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on December 27, 2010, 11:49:06 AM
The key factors for me were the fast trigger time and the IR. I did a lot of searching and found a good price and the difference between the b&w screen and the color screen was about $15 so I got the color.
I spent quite a bit of time on chasingame.com looking at reviews before I bought one. I was just over there and wow, it appears there are some serious problems with the new ones.
Post by: Antlershed on December 27, 2010, 03:30:21 PM
Post by: bwhntr350 on December 27, 2010, 04:46:07 PM
They are called demo models. They are the ones that Reps use to show sales people in various stores or whatever. They are brand new and sold as new. They do not come in the original box but still have the two year warranty. I bought the ones without the viewing screen, $129 a piece. $10 shipping, but he charged me 10 for all three, so, combined shipping. I am not sure what the ones with the viewing screen cost. I think they are around 140 or 150 a piece.
Anyone interested in these older Bushnell Trophy Cams, I would be happy to give you the info to place.
Post by: Digger on December 27, 2010, 05:19:28 PM
I did order three of these camera's that I was talking about. The older models, 5mp. Can't hardly find them on the net, but I have got an in, thanks to my friend. I know where some are at if anyone is interested.
They are called demo models. They are the ones that Reps use to show sales people in various stores or whatever. They are brand new and sold as new. They do not come in the original box but still have the two year warranty. I bought the ones without the viewfinder, $129 a piece. $10 shipping, but he charged me 10 for all three, so, combined shipping. I am not sure what the ones with the viewfinder cost. I think they are around 140 or 150 a piece.
Anyone interested in these older Bushnell Trophy Cams, I would be happy to give you the info to place.
I am the above-mentioned friend. bwhntr350 just ordered three cameras, after I "lent" him one of mine. He sends me an email saying, "cool, now we each have 4", what a D@#K! With friends like these, who needs .............you know the rest. I will post pics and reports as I get them, but the old ones came highly recommended. Spoke to a friend at church this weekend who has the 8mp, and it continuously fires on high sensitivity setting, filling the card in less than a day. Works fine on normal setting. Not sure about any other problems first hand.
Post by: antlerman on December 27, 2010, 05:32:51 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on December 27, 2010, 05:52:25 PM
Here are a couple threads I started with pics from the Bushnell.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,55855.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,55855.0.html)
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,62745.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,62745.0.html)
(last 5 pics are Bushnell)
Post by: bwhntr350 on December 27, 2010, 05:53:32 PM
I am all taking credit for your find. OK, I am a bozo, but I still think this is a good/great deal. Digger, what did you pay for the ones with the viewing screen?
Post by: Antlershed on December 27, 2010, 06:10:56 PM
Spoke to a friend at church this weekend who has the 8mp, and it continuously fires on high sensitivity setting, filling the card in less than a day. Works fine on normal setting. Not sure about any other problems first hand.If he is setting it to high sensitivity in cold weather, that is exactly what the camera is designed to do...be more sensitive and take more pictures. :twocents:
Post by: billythekidrock on December 27, 2010, 06:14:13 PM
Spoke to a friend at church this weekend who has the 8mp, and it continuously fires on high sensitivity setting, filling the card in less than a day.
He needs a bigger card. :chuckle:
Post by: Digger on December 27, 2010, 06:41:17 PM
:chuckle: @ Digger :IBCOOL:
I am all taking credit for your find. OK, I am a bozo, but I still think this is a good/great deal. Digger, what did you pay for the ones with the viewing screen?
$139.00 each.
Post by: Hornseeker on December 27, 2010, 07:19:49 PM
Yeah...Bigger Card!!! LMFAO!!! :chuckle:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 27, 2010, 08:42:26 PM
Now for the bad:
The 5mp lasted 1 1/2 years before I had problems. It takes two or three photos and then burns the battery power.
The 8mp only lasted a few months before I started having problems. It basically takes pictures continuously anytime it is on.
I have tried a lot of trail cameras ranging in price from 79.00 - 500.00 and have yet seen one make it more than two years. They get a lot of use but I am not rough on these cameras. I even have a pelican case for transporting and storing them. From now on I will probably stick with the cheaper cameras so I don't have to worry as much about whether they break or are stolen.
Post by: hawks02 on December 27, 2010, 11:40:31 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 28, 2010, 12:07:56 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 28, 2010, 01:24:34 AM
So what cam is a better choice?For my money the Tasco on sale for 79.99 at cabelas right now: http://www.cabelas.com/trail-cameras-tasco-5-trail-camera-2.shtml (http://www.cabelas.com/trail-cameras-tasco-5-trail-camera-2.shtml)
I bought 5 of them this past summer. One of them just died (it had issues with the IR flash prior to quitting on me). One of them has a red tint to all the photos (no big deal). Each one of them has taken thousands of pictures for me. Don't get me wrong...I have had plenty of issues with these Tascos... but they are as small as the bushnell's and they are a lot cheaper so not as big of a deal if they get stolen or quit working. I also found the pictures to be of decent quality.
I am attaching photos of my wifes buck taken with the Tasco cam in daylight, low light and no light. Until someone can develop a camera that actually lasts more than two years (consistently) this little camera will meet my needs.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 28, 2010, 01:25:45 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 28, 2010, 01:27:05 AM
Post by: bwhntr350 on December 28, 2010, 08:25:08 AM
Those are some nice pictures.
Post by: Hornseeker on December 28, 2010, 08:56:02 AM
I'd like to have 199 to spend on several cams...I'd get the cudde....
Post by: huntnnw on December 29, 2010, 11:56:51 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 29, 2010, 12:04:36 PM
The best cam I ever owned is the moultrie IR, the batterys lasted forever and always worked, till someone stole it! :bash:
Best overall cam I've found also.
Thinking about trying a tasco, thanks to the info from DB.
Post by: huntnnw on December 29, 2010, 12:11:57 PM
Post by: huntnnw on December 29, 2010, 12:17:56 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on December 29, 2010, 04:14:07 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 29, 2010, 04:21:57 PM
I've heard too many bad reports on different Bushnells also. As for the Moultree's, I've seen them lately for sale in the $50 dollar range. A guys not going to be as pissed if one ends up missing. They have good customer service also if one fails.
Exactly.. I am done spending $200+ for a camera that is going to last no longer than a camera costing less than $100.
Post by: huntnnw on December 29, 2010, 05:00:29 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 29, 2010, 05:08:50 PM
Post by: huntnnw on December 29, 2010, 05:24:19 PM
Post by: heartshot on December 29, 2010, 10:31:41 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 29, 2010, 11:05:46 PM
I also have a 8mp bushnell that constantly takes pictures regardless of the sensitivity setting. 6000 pics in six days. 9 pics of raccoons. I think I'm gonna give them a call.
That makes the 3rd 8mp having this problem that I have heard about.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 30, 2010, 08:04:27 AM
Post by: huntnnw on December 31, 2010, 12:47:23 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 31, 2010, 01:07:12 PM
At cabelas right now till Jan 6 th if ya spend over $150..u get $20 off, u can buy 2 of the tascos ir cams at $70 a piece if ya buy at least 2.. cams Are originally $100!
It sounds like a good deal. I can stomach a $70 camera quitting/getting stolen on me much better than a $200+ camera quitting/getting stolen.
Post by: huntnnw on December 31, 2010, 01:21:55 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 31, 2010, 01:33:28 PM
No kidding .. once I had a stand, ladder sticks, feeder and a $200 cam stolen
Just once I wish I would walk up while someone was stealing my stuff.
Post by: huntnnw on December 31, 2010, 03:24:26 PM
Post by: antlerman on January 01, 2011, 07:59:11 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 01, 2011, 08:07:49 PM
Post by: huntnnw on January 01, 2011, 10:57:41 PM
I purchased the Tascos IR 5 mgps today, tiny little cams
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 01, 2011, 11:43:42 PM
Well don't hunt and put your cam next to the road.
Cameras/treestands get stolen that are far from any road and on private where other people shouldn't be.
Post by: webster1 on January 02, 2011, 11:13:45 AM
Post by: Hornseeker on January 03, 2011, 09:07:24 AM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 03, 2011, 09:09:31 AM
DB or whoever, post a link to the Tasco you like....
Hornseeker,
A link to cabelas/the camera is on page 2 above the pictures I posted.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 03, 2011, 07:51:15 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 03, 2011, 08:45:15 PM
Veery bad reviews on the Tasco
I would personally give every camera I ever used bad reviews. There hasn't been one brand/type that hasn't had issues at roughly the same time/rate. That is why I now use these cheap cameras. If you want pics of animals walking on trails and you don't want the cam facing down the trail then this won't be your camera. If you are going to use bait or an area where the animal will likely stop at a approximately known point then this cam will do just fine. My failure rate for these was 1 out of 5 after one season. My failure rate for the $200 Bushnells was 1 failure out of 2 cameras for the same time frame. Issues (failure or small issue) for these cameras was 2 out of 5 after one season and 2 out of 2 for Bushnells.
Post by: huntnnw on January 03, 2011, 09:13:08 PM
Post by: bwhntr350 on January 03, 2011, 09:35:35 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on January 03, 2011, 09:43:25 PM
I went with the older model Bushnell's that I, previously, talked about. One reason, two year warranty, pretty hard to beat that.
Generally two years is about the end of most trails cam's life. My problem is I don't want my camera in for warranty repairs during the times I am needing to use them..and it is my luck that they would be. I would rather just go buy another cheap camera. I do think the older Bushnell is better than the newer Bushnell. It should take good pics for your. The newer Bushnell has a better flash range but the older cameras range is just fine.