Skeeter,

I have 2 game cams, neither of them were expensive but I have had good luck with both. The first one I got was a 35mm stealth cam, never had no problems at all, 7 rolls of film through and still on first set of batteries, the only downside is developing film. These cameras are dirt cheap now, I use this one in locations that aren't as secluded as I would like it to be, that way if someone swipes it I'm not out alot of cash. My second one is a Moultrie 3.1 megapixel. I havent had this one for a long time, probably about 100 pictures or so, but have no complaints, the pictures are clear, both day and night, I've read of people having trouble with the Moultrie's but I have had zero issues with mine. I picked it up off ebay, with a solar panel, battery, charger and camera for 225 to my door.
With that said I'm sure you get what you pay for and a cuddeback or leaf river digital cam would likely be superior. but for what I need them for these 2 have worked great.