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Post by: Jburke on June 24, 2011, 05:25:55 PM
Buy cheap. Most people just want to see animals and whether they are male or female. It also does not set you back when they walk away. amazon - 3 mp camera for 39.99 :twocents:Anyone else have any input on this? I am looking to buy at least one trail cam and know that some of them can get spendy. Any suggestions on a fairly cheap decent cam?
Post by: bobcat on June 24, 2011, 05:34:52 PM
I also have two Moultrie D40's and they work very well. The only downside is the size and they take 6 D batteries so they're pretty heavy. You'll get about 6 to 8 weeks out of the batteries which isn't bad. You can get the D50 at Cabelas for $80 (it's the same as the D40's I have except 5 megapixels rather than 4).
Post by: Alan K on June 24, 2011, 05:40:12 PM
Personally I like the Bushnell Trophy Cam. Great pics, small and compact(not as easily noticed by thieves), and will run forever on 8 AA batteries. :twocents:
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Post by: oldleclercrd on June 24, 2011, 06:46:40 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 24, 2011, 10:16:22 PM
I recommend reading the reviews at chasinggame.com, cabelas and bass pro. Following are a couple cameras that sell for around 100 or less that have pretty good reviews.
Wildgame Innovations X6C: I bought this one myself and have been happy so far. Here is the review from chasing game: http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=171 (http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=171)
Another cheaper cam that has higher percentage of good reviews on all the websites is the Primos Truthcam 35. The good thing about this camera is that Primos has great customer service: http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=155 (http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=155)
The Primos Truthcam 46 cost a little more but also has decent reviews..(though I don't think as good reviews as the cheaper 35 if I recall)
Post by: rebal69972 on June 24, 2011, 10:23:56 PM
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Post by: Button Nubbs on June 26, 2011, 11:01:57 PM
I have two of the Tasco's that you can get for $40 each, and they work just fine for daytime pictures, but you'll be disappointed with the night pictures. The flash just doesn't have enough range. Mine have been working out pretty well for me though, because I have them in locations (bedding areas) where most of the activity is during the day.
I also have two Moultrie D40's and they work very well. The only downside is the size and they take 6 D batteries so they're pretty heavy. You'll get about 6 to 8 weeks out of the batteries which isn't bad. You can get the D50 at Cabelas for $80 (it's the same as the D40's I have except 5 megapixels rather than 4).
i have 3 and really like them. the animals just need to be close to the cams at night and they take great pics. i vote cheapo tasco
Post by: Jburke on June 27, 2011, 12:31:29 PM
So you have the cheap tascos? I saw your bull pics and if those are from a cheap tasco then I think I may pick up a couple of them. That way I can have then in different areas and if the bears or theifs get a hold of one then I still have another. I'm not looking for high quality stuff, just something that will tell me if there are good bucks in the area. From the looks of it your cheapos will be plenty good enough.I have two of the Tasco's that you can get for $40 each, and they work just fine for daytime pictures, but you'll be disappointed with the night pictures. The flash just doesn't have enough range. Mine have been working out pretty well for me though, because I have them in locations (bedding areas) where most of the activity is during the day.
I also have two Moultrie D40's and they work very well. The only downside is the size and they take 6 D batteries so they're pretty heavy. You'll get about 6 to 8 weeks out of the batteries which isn't bad. You can get the D50 at Cabelas for $80 (it's the same as the D40's I have except 5 megapixels rather than 4).
i have 3 and really like them. the animals just need to be close to the cams at night and they take great pics. i vote cheapo tasco
Post by: Button Nubbs on June 27, 2011, 02:23:26 PM
Post by: Tyler on June 27, 2011, 05:34:27 PM
Post by: bucknbullhunter on June 27, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on June 27, 2011, 07:25:25 PM
I have bought cheep camera's before and they barley last a season and pictures are not that great. I now have two of the cudde back 3.0 flash camera's and they are great. Battery life is great, easy to run and have lasted for 3 seasons so far.
Most $40-$70 cameras I have had last 1-2 seasons. For a Cuddeback to be more cost effective it would need to last 4-5 years minimum without breaking, getting stolen or destroyed by a bear. Just one loss would really hurt the cost effectiveness....That being said I do like Cuddeback and even bought one this year....and I worry about it every day... especially after my two $200 bushnells crapped out on me so quickly.
Post by: Button Nubbs on June 27, 2011, 07:35:39 PM
How long is the battery life on the tascos?
3 weeks 450 pics, died the day before we picked them.
Post by: Jburke on June 27, 2011, 11:07:54 PM
yes the bull pics are from the tascos! :tup:Sweet. Thanks, I think that I'll see if I can find one or two of them this weekend and if I have time go set them up hopefully.