I need some suggestions on a scouting camera(infrared triggerd camera) that gives good images and is not to pricey. I have seen many types and brands in catalogs but I want to know from somebody that owns one how good they are and which one to buy.

You can go to Jesses Hunting Page and build one for $100 up or in the factory made arena I prefer the woodswatcher and trail scout myself.Look for a good assort. of delays,a battery strength indicator,a good brand of camera with ability to use at least 800spd film,sturdy case,weatherproof,on/off switch,and good battery life.Usually these will be in the $250-275 price range.I' ve got mixed feelings about homebrews made by someone else and sold as if there are troubles you are at their mercy and availability for help.The only warranty you get is what they promise and they are under no obligation to honor this in the future.I would either build one myself or buy one from a reputable dealer. My 2 cents

woods

I got a Nontypical Deer cam (dc100) at christmas and its been great. I did have to send it back under warranty because the sensitivity was a little too high and it was draining batteries every 10 days. It works great now and takes very good pictures
with 400 spd film. Batteries have been in for about 4 weeks now and going strong. Very easy to use andDay/time stamps on pictures. I highly recommend it. Sells around $260
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I agree with ben, i have the non-typical Deer cam. Had it since summer and havent had a problem with it takes great pics both day and night and very easy to use. I would highly recoment this cam. you can get it from cabelas or bass pro for about $270 , but look around i got mine for $250 at a local shop.

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I am with Hunter, the cam trakker has been our best performer to date. It may carry a higher price but I can' t say I have heard many neg. points on it, on any of these forums. The same can' t be said about a number of cheaper ones out their. Buy a 35mm one as well, a buddy has the digital camtrakker(1 year old) and gives aweful quality pics.

I built a homebrew from Jesse Homepage and it is decent for the money. It doesn' t have all the setting and tends to take a couple of ghost pictures a roll but for the money invested it is alright. If you have some skill and time I would suggest giving it a go, much better than nothing and better then: Moultrie' s, Game VU and few other cheapo' s. I like the looks of the woodswatcher that Woods mentioned, may try it next.

Thank you!!! This will be very helpful to me when making a choice.

I just bought one for $149.00 from Moltrie Feeder, No frills but it wont break my hart if someone stloed it

If you want a great homebrew cam and cannot build it yourself or do not have the time...take a look at my buddies cams. This is a great camera for very little money. He makes his from Jesses as well.

Here is a link to the cam and photo examples and how you can reach him.

http://www.huntinginga.com/Lakotacamreview.html

Jim

I have been using a trailtimer photohunter for about 4 years now and it works great. It is very easy to use and the batteries last for several months. It is small and easy to hide. There is only one switch to activate it. I have a moultri feeder cam 2 and I hate it. It requires a lantern battery and every time it gets wet it doesn`t work. I would not recemend it.