semi: one would be better saving up and buying a better quality camera.
Lots of good reports on the Moultrie M80. I have two of the Moultrie M100
which are a higher version of the M80. At the time, the dealer did not have
any M80 in stock. These are excellent cameras. I run mine on video and Moultrie cameras, set for video, take a picture first, then the video. The field of view is
narrower in the video than in the picture. Also night video for the Moultrie
cameras are limited to 10 seconds. Emailing Moultrie prior to the M80, M100
manufacture, they had no plan to extend night video because it would be harder
on batteries. Moultrie offers a one year warranty. I have received excellent
customer service.
I have 3 Moultrie Game Spy D55IR. These have been reliable cameras. A large camera.
I also have seven of the 2009 model Bushnell Trophy Trail cameras. These have
given excellent service. Mine have the viewing screen which is too small for the
extra dollar value. I stayed to this series because of the excellent performance.
Bushnell offers a two year warranty. I have received excellent customer service.
I have had axcess to 14 of the early version Wild View EZ Cam. When these cameras worked, they took excellent pictures. No video at this time as video was not yet
available. Cameras were hard on batteries. I switched to using the external 12
volt port running Energizer 300 which are used in ride on lawn tractors, snowmobiles
etc. A large camera.
I have had access to 4 Spy Point IRB. The first two were eventially returned due to
video flicker. Spy Point checked these out and replaced them with two brand new cameras. These take excellent day pictures or video. Night video isn't good, very
foggy looking. One year warranty and good customer service. A large camera.
Of the cameras I list, I would recommend the Bushnell (first) check reviews on the
newer year models, and either the M80 or the M100.