Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
07-28-2007, 02:30 PM
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Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
Just got a new Trail Watcher Game Cam, model 4040. I have been using a Moultrie D40. Thought I'd give you a comparison between the two. Granted the Trail Watcher lists for 425.00 and the Moultrie is only 99.00. But, it gives you an idea what you can expect for your money when you step up. The Trail Watcher was a gift to Archers Edge for a raffle...which I won. Anyway, tough challenge for any camera...black hog in the night. I am really amazed how crisp the Trail Watcher photos are. 
07-28-2007, 02:32 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
ORIGINAL: Red Boar
Just got a new Trail Watcher Game Cam, model 4040. I have been using a Moultrie D40. Thought I'd give you a comparison between the two. Granted the Trail Watcher lists for 425.00 and the Moultrie is only 99.00. But, it gives you an idea what you can expect for your money when you step up. The Trail Watcher was a gift to Archers Edge for a raffle...which I won. Anyway, tough challenge for any camera...black hog in the night. I am really amazed how crisp the Trail Watcher photos are.
Just got a new Trail Watcher Game Cam, model 4040. I have been using a Moultrie D40. Thought I'd give you a comparison between the two. Granted the Trail Watcher lists for 425.00 and the Moultrie is only 99.00. But, it gives you an idea what you can expect for your money when you step up. The Trail Watcher was a gift to Archers Edge for a raffle...which I won. Anyway, tough challenge for any camera...black hog in the night. I am really amazed how crisp the Trail Watcher photos are.
07-28-2007, 02:44 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
I found both easy to set up and use. The Trail Watcher is about half the size and weight and camo finish...nice. It also has an external switch to turn off the motion sensor, so that you can change settings and the memory card without taking unwanted pics. The Trail Watcher uses a Sony S40 camera...which is 4 meg. The Moultrie says it is a 4 mg as well, but the pics tell the difference. Hope that helps.
07-28-2007, 02:53 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
Red Boar,
Is that Moultrie model the same as the "Game Spy"? I was looking through the Red Head fall archery catalog and they list the Moultrie 4mg "Game Spy" as $99.99 but have it on sale for $79.88.
It almost sounds too good to be true but if it's a quality camera at such a great price I think I'll have to grab 2 or 3 for my spots. Man if you could get 3 quality cameras for the price of 1 "good" one that sounds pretty good to me!
I just want to see what's out there, not submit anything to National Geographic so that sounds right up my alley?
Is that Moultrie model the same as the "Game Spy"? I was looking through the Red Head fall archery catalog and they list the Moultrie 4mg "Game Spy" as $99.99 but have it on sale for $79.88.
It almost sounds too good to be true but if it's a quality camera at such a great price I think I'll have to grab 2 or 3 for my spots. Man if you could get 3 quality cameras for the price of 1 "good" one that sounds pretty good to me!
I just want to see what's out there, not submit anything to National Geographic so that sounds right up my alley?
07-28-2007, 03:10 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
ORIGINAL: Matt / PA
Red Boar,
Is that Moultrie model the same as the "Game Spy"? I was looking through the Red Head fall archery catalog and they list the Moultrie 4mg "Game Spy" as $99.99 but have it on sale for $79.88.
It almost sounds too good to be true but if it's a quality camera at such a great price I think I'll have to grab 2 or 3 for my spots. Man if you could get 3 quality cameras for the price of 1 "good" one that sounds pretty good to me!
I just want to see what's out there, not submit anything to National Geographic so that sounds right up my alley?
Red Boar,
Is that Moultrie model the same as the "Game Spy"? I was looking through the Red Head fall archery catalog and they list the Moultrie 4mg "Game Spy" as $99.99 but have it on sale for $79.88.
It almost sounds too good to be true but if it's a quality camera at such a great price I think I'll have to grab 2 or 3 for my spots. Man if you could get 3 quality cameras for the price of 1 "good" one that sounds pretty good to me!
I just want to see what's out there, not submit anything to National Geographic so that sounds right up my alley?
07-28-2007, 03:47 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
Gotcha........I just caught that myself.
I think I'll go for the little better camera with faster trigger and resolution vs saving just $20.
Thanks for the help.
I think I'll go for the little better camera with faster trigger and resolution vs saving just $20.
Thanks for the help.
07-28-2007, 04:28 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
I just bought the moultrie D40 and I am going to buy 3 more. Think of it this way, if you are trying to photograph animals and keep the pics (frame them etc.. go get a $400 camera
However, if you just want to see what is on your property why wouldn't I want to save my money to get me more cameras to spread out?? IMHO, I think it is crazy to spend $400 for a game camera when a $100 camera will do the job. Thanks for sharing your pics!!!
However, if you just want to see what is on your property why wouldn't I want to save my money to get me more cameras to spread out?? IMHO, I think it is crazy to spend $400 for a game camera when a $100 camera will do the job. Thanks for sharing your pics!!!
07-28-2007, 04:31 PM
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RE: Comparison: Moultrie D40 vs. Trail Watcher
ORIGINAL: robbcayman
I just bought the moultrie D40 and I am going to buy 3 more. Think of it this way, if you are trying to photograph animals and keep the pics (frame them etc.. go get a $400 camera
However, if you just want to see what is on your property why wouldn't I want to save my money to get me more cameras to spread out?? IMHO, I think it is crazy to spend $400 for a game camera when a $100 camera will do the job. Thanks for sharing your pics!!!
I just bought the moultrie D40 and I am going to buy 3 more. Think of it this way, if you are trying to photograph animals and keep the pics (frame them etc.. go get a $400 camera
However, if you just want to see what is on your property why wouldn't I want to save my money to get me more cameras to spread out?? IMHO, I think it is crazy to spend $400 for a game camera when a $100 camera will do the job. Thanks for sharing your pics!!!
My real reason for posting was to show what you could expect if you did want to spend the extra.