|
|
Post by daworz on Oct 21, 2010 18:23:42 GMT -5
Was looking for a Camera and was wondering what you guys have, and whats out there for under a 100$ Digital, Worth having? And now that you have one, what features do you wish it had.
Thanks
Dave
|
|
|
|
Post by lymanl3 on Oct 21, 2010 18:44:20 GMT -5
Good luck on finding a quality camera under $100. IMO..it aint gonna happen thats why I started building my own. Ive been building for about 6yrs now and will never buy a commercial cam. I can get you in a white flash camera right at $200. Wide angle setup, extended batteries and you can use the camera as a personal one. Homebrew pics are much more clear than any commercial camera. If you want a commercial...cudde is about 250, stay away from moultries, reconyx are good but pricey. There are some trailcam review sites so check em out..
|
|
|
|
Post by gobblerstopper on Oct 21, 2010 20:33:41 GMT -5
I have ScoutGuard 550's now, but thinking of adding either a Scout Guard 560 or Primos Truth Cam 60 in the next couple of days. The Scout Guards take 8 AA batteries and you can get around 4000 pictures or more out of the same batteries. I think the test camera used for the 560 took something like 7000 pictures and some video before the batteries died. When you figure that into the price of a camera you can spend a little more up front and save money on batteries for the life of the camera.
For under $100 you are going to sacrifice trigger time and delay time. The best reviews that I have found for around $100 is the Primos Truth Cam 35 (on sale now for $79), the Truth Cam 46 ($119 most places on sale) and the Bushnell 119325C ($100 at Wal-Mart). The Wild Game Innovations IR4 (same as the Remington 4) can also be had for around $100. The Bushnell was tested at a hair over 2 sec trigger time and the Primos' came in at just under 1.5 sec. The WGI trigger tested at a hair over 2 sec. also.
The Primos cams have a better trigger time and the 46, I believe, can be set to a delay of 10s (I think). Most cameras under $100 are going to have 1min delays. The WGI can be turned down to 30s. I would go with an IR camera over a flash camera and you can still stay at or around $100.
Take an evening or two to read some reviews by sites that are dedicated to unbiased reviews on trail cameras. There is a lot of information on them and they are a lot more reliable than the reviews from stores (say Cabela's or Bass Pro). For instance, you will find that the some camera's work better in the open as opposed to under a heavy canopy. I would also purchase a camera from a store that sells quite a few of them. Manufactures make "rolling changes" in the process and a camera that has been sitting on the shelf for several months may have not been included in those improvements. Either way, after you get a camera, check the manufactures website for any firmware updates that may be available.
I too would stay away from the Cudde's and also the moultrees although I have some buddies that like them.
|
|
|
|
Post by old3arrows on Oct 21, 2010 20:41:32 GMT -5
I've had very good luck with the cheapo Moultrie D-40's and now a D-50. I have taken well over 5000 pictures with one camera that is just flat wore out and I just now replaced it. Battery life is good, six "D" cells, but on that particular camera I bought a solar panel to supplement the batteries. That camera I leave out year round on a food plot. Cabela's has a deal right now on the Moultrie D-50 for under $70.00. I just ordered one to put up this week. Right now I run four cameras trying to pattern deer movement on my property. Some guys complain about flash versus IR, but I really don't think the flash bothers the deer. I have never seen a deer bolt because of the flash, and most are curious and move closer to investigate.
|
|
|
|
Post by piercings4u on Oct 21, 2010 20:42:48 GMT -5
i have a Moultrie cam that is 4.0 mega pixel and has infrared. if you get one make sure the mega pixel is 4.0 or above. the infrared is nice too. mine new runs around 200.00 but i traded a 50cal for it last year. try to find one used that someone is selling or wants to trade. there is a site i always buy sell and trade on. its....www.hoosiertopics.com. that is where i got my cam. its classifieds for indiana. and with my camera, i would not change a thing about it. good luck to you!
|
|
|
|
Post by lymanl3 on Oct 21, 2010 21:36:06 GMT -5
"chasing games" forums has great reviews. If you want terrible quality...then pay less. Moultrie is the lemon of cameras, hands down. Seen way too many complaints, but some have had good luck, but its a lottery. Build your own, and be patient you can get a good homebrew camera for cheap. Predator, cudde, reconyx, etc.....but honestly, if you want to put deer on the way practice scent control Anyone can put big bucks on the wall during he summer, but post bachelor groups your just stinkin up the woods.and im the first to LOVE good pics! Good luck!
|
|
|
|
Post by daworz on Oct 22, 2010 8:14:03 GMT -5
LymanL3,
I read alot of reviews last night and it seems that all the trail Cam get Good and Bad, I would love to build one but have no idea as what i need, Is there a Site that you use to build yours?
|
|
