I have 2 of the 3.1's. I have only used them on feeders at this point and am well pleased. Can't offer much info on trigger time & trigger consistency as it's not critical as I have used them. If you do decide to go with the moultrie, get the solar panel. I had my cams in the field for 15 days. They took 104 & 114 pics, at least half at night, and the battery still showed to be fully charged.