game camera

[FL Panhandler]

Does anyone have an opinion on a Bushnell throphy camera. Thanks for y'alls input good or bad.
Rick

[PastorJim08]

The 2009 TC was a huge success but the 2010 model, which is what I have, had several issues. I had to return my first one and the replacement cam has been much better. I think the run of cams after the initial shipment had some of the bugs worked out. Here are the things I like/dislike about it.

Likes:
Size
Great battery life
Trigger speed
Recovery time
Sensing area is large
Daytime pics are good
Easy programming with lots of options
Two year warranty

Dislikes:
Poor night pics
The sensors field of view is wider than the camera's FOV
Blurred night pics if there is movement
When batteries get low, camera can do some freaky things

The 2011 cams are supposed to be better but I haven't seen any reviews on them yet. Here is a link that compares some of the issues I mentioned. http://www.trailcampro.com/2010detectionzonetest.aspx
http://www.trailcampro.com/bushnellreviews.aspx

Blessings.....Pastorjim

[littlearrow]

I have seven of the 2009 Bushnell Trophy trail cameras. I have mine all set for video. I do not have my cameras set up over bait as I am not allowed to use bait in my area other than for bear hunting. I set the cameras up along a game trail or near a water source. Cameras are run year around using "Pure Energy" and "Energizer" rechargeable batteries.
As mentioned, if the batteries do get low the camera will do odd things. I have found this happens with other camera makes I have used. To remedy this, I carry a multimeter and spot check my batteries when swapping out SD cards. I have the cameras with the picture viewer, which is useless due to the small size. For the additional cost it isn't worth it. You may ask, "Why then did you buy the cameras all the same?" I have had very good luck with the first ones I purchased, this is why I stayed with the same series. What I did find, for some reason the camera draws power from the bottom four batteries, more than the top ones. I therefore make sure my fully charged batteries are in the bottom, if not changing them all out. The lower 4 batteries are wired in series: the top 4 batteries are wired in series. Now both sets of 4 are wired in parallel: thus keeping the camera at six volt. There are still a few businesses selling the 2009 model.