My dad and I are considering buying a trail cam. We are going to split the cost so price,while important, isn't the biggest factor. We both have different ideas for uses.

I want a camera for scouting only. It will be a trail watcher. I don't have any foodplots or bait stations to watch. A fast trigger and quick recovering camera would be needed.

My dad wants to try to catch people dumping carcasses. Evrery year, during first week of rifle season, people are dumping carcasses in the same places. We figure we know who they are but can't proove it. For this we need a no flash type camera for stealth. Trigger and recovery isn't as important because they are around for a bit. Sensing area is though.

The reasearch I've done points to the Reconyx line of cameras.

What other cameras are out there that you could recommend? Only cams I've eliminated are buckeye (due to price), new Moultries(not as well liked as older version), and Cuddeback (poor performance on NoFlash and worse customer service).

I've read a lot at chasingame.com and trailcampro.com but looking for more opinions.

What about Spypoint, Recon, or Leaf River models?

If we do decide of the Reconyx is the RM55 worth the extra 100 just for color day pics or would the mono RM45 be fine?

Thanks for any ideas.

Cartman308