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Old 08-19-2005 | 08:58 PM
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BipNelly
 
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Default RE: Comparing digital trail cams (The POST To End All POSTS)

Thanks toDampland for ourthird post.

Brand & Model: LEAF RIVER (Model DC-2BU) 2.1 Mega-Pixel digital game camera
This camera includes the LCD viewing screen


Link: WWW.vibrashine.com

Cost: 2004 Price $349.99

Battery Quantity & Size: 4 - D
3 - C

Battery Life: Left outside in the N.W. Wisconsin winter during late December 04, early January 2005.
Approximately 25 days. Had over 260 photos on the Compact Flash card.
When I first put the camera in early November, I installed the orginal batteries I bought for it. Those batteries were still working, after I pulled the camera fro the woods in mid-January, due to EXTREME cold.
I would guess that the batteries will work just fine for 6-8 weeks in early fall conditions, and 4-6 weeks in the colder winter conditions.

Trigger Speed: 5-6 seconds

Trigger Distance: can be varied, according to sensativity. But in general, I would say 35-40 feet max.

Resolution: 2.1 Miega-Pixels

Memory: COMPACT FLASH cards. I currently use Sandisk 128 MB cards

Picture Viewer: Yes, viewer included on unit.
BUT, the viewer is very small, and is often hard to see what is on picture..... usually just look on computer at home.

Security: comes with a metal bar that if you buy 2 small locks, they will prevent the unit from being opened up (no stolen Memory cards)
Also has holes in metal frame for a bike chain lock to be used.

Strap: Fabric cord, with some elastic built in, regular strap buckle at end.

Good Qualities: Reliable, takes decent pictures, good battery life, I love the DATE & TIME on each picture., good camo on product. Appears sturdy construction. Pretty simple instructions to follow, and get started right away.

Bad Qualities: I feel the wake up/trigger speed is too slow 5-6 seconds.
on-camera LCD viewer is so small that it is really not worth getting...EXCEPT that the viewer is VERY helpful when setting up the camera settings.

Happy with purchase: YES, Other than a problem at the beginning with the WHITE BALANCE being all screwed up. (Solved by taking out all the batteries, and letting the unit sit for 48 hours) It has worked fine. If you want a camera for deer TRAILS, this is NOT the right camera...too slow.
But for FOOD PLOTS, mineral Licks, or Bait Piles; it works just great!
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