As has been stated, it depends on what you want out of a camera. I, like most, started out just wanting to know what type of deer were on my property. But as I got more into it, it morphed into it's own separate hobby. I found myself wanting to get better and better photographs. For me, this pretty much eliminated IR cameras because there are none that take good night-time photos. I own two Moultrie I-40s, a Reconyx, a Stealthcam I-590 and a homebrew. Of all the cameras, the homebrew takes the best quality photos. For overall performance, nothing comes close to the Reconyx. If the Reconyx took color night-time photos, it would be perfect. If you want a good quality camera with decent speed, you will have to spend in the neighborhood of $200.00. Some cameras in that price range include the Moultrie I-40, Scoutguard, Bushnell Trophycam, and the Cuddeback Capture, although you will want to stay away from the Capture IR. The night-time photos I have seen from the Capture IR are almost unviewable. A good site for camera reviews is www.chasingame.com and another great place for reviews and to purchase from is www.trailcampro.com. I have bought from trailcampro on several ocasions and their customer service is second to none. Check out the trailcam section on this site to get examples of photos from the various brands of cameras. Whatever you decide good luck, you will find that this will become a very addictive hobby.

Blessings.....Pastorjim