DH18,

I bought two Leaf Riverslike the one you have pictured(but not the infrared one) and had them out for the last three months. I can't give you any comparisons since this is the only model I have owned. I have definately liked mine and have had no problems. Good housing. Many features. Pictures are ok, not great. Flash seems decent. LCD viewing screen is small but very cool.Takes 4D and 3Cbatteries. I boughtsuper cheap batteries by accident and theyhave lasted three months but are about done. The only complaint I have is what seems to be a slow trigger time. Deer moving across the cam at close range(within 7') may be missed. Strategic placement must come into play with any cam anyway (on scrapes, up or down trails- not across, fence crossing areas, watering holes, etc.) Anywhere the deer willmill around for a while is best.
Doesn't the infrared Leaf River only shoot black and white?
Hopesthis helps.