I found the Moultrie M40 digital camera w/flash to beone of the best cameras Moultrie offers...and I've tried several different models of Moultries, Cuddeback, Bushnell, Vision, Leaf River and Stealth.

Now I use the M40's, Cuddyback NoFlash,and the SmartScouter.

I also tried the homebrew routeand got ripped off...got recommendations from a bow hunting site and paid the guy in advance (as he requested) for TWO (2) trail cameras ( STUPID ME)...got one that never worked and never got the other one. The guy then disappeared on me and the other who recommended the cameras threw his hands in the air! Never got the other camera neither my money back.

However I find going to a full fledged camera company you are able to return cameras for warranty repairs and sometimes even get a new exchange. I much rather deal witha reputable company, since getting burnt.