ordered mine today

How is the trigger speed compared to the Cuddy?? Most pics I'm seeing are over bait/corn or on a mineral site...None just cruising a trail....Is the trigger instant like the cuddy???

Edit- Just read the Cuddy Capture is 1/2 second and the SG550 is 1 second..

The SG550 triggers between 0.8 to 1.2 seconds...............

In my testing the ScoutGuard SG550 was quicker than both the Cuddeback Expert and Capture. All three were quick but we are splitting hairs between the ScoutGuard and the Capture with a 0.14 second difference in my testing.

To WIbuckchaser,

Yes, there is a new camera model that is coming out this month. It is built on the Scoutguard(SG550) platform but with more LED lights, wider angle, more improvements, and all in a very covert "Camo" pattern. The new camera is under "DLC Covert" brand. The manufacturer (BMC, who make Scoutguard) has partnered with DLC Covert to deliver this new camera to the North American market. All "Camo" are manufacturer made, not after market add ons. Theirs don't look anything like the current SG550 Camo pattern. If you go to www.scoutguard.com website, you will see the announcement about the partnership. http://www.scoutguard.com/English/newsinfo.asp?ID=47
I have heard that Canada will get the first shipment in about 5-7 days. You should check with DLC Covert to see when you can buy from them. A GREAT Christmas present under the tree. :-)

Where can one see the pic, writeup and $$ on the new cam?? pics

TCamNut[/b]





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This is a 550 in new plastic. The PIR is the same without the multi zone lens. It is about $40 higher and all you get for that is two more IR's and less battery life. FlashIR is exactly correct in saying that there is some good news that may be comming a little later this fall from HCO. HCO also has by far the best customer service of any company that is selling $200 cameras. If it isnt broke lets not try to fix it. Security has also degraded with the new plastic. At least the groove in the 550 is somewhat effective with a tight cable and a little natural camo.[/align]


Not good looking in my book[:-]

Anybody had any luck using rechargeable AA's in the Scout Guard?

I've been using my new Scoutguard for a couple weeks now and have gotten almost nothing on it. I know it's working because I get shots of fellow hunters in the area (argh). My question is about what height to position the camera.I've been setting it about 4 feet off the ground about 15 feet from the targeted area. I just noticed that the manual says 5' to 6.5' up and 15-20' from the targeted area.

I realize that the PIR sensor aims more down from where the camera is pointed--am I missing stuff as a result? What has been your experience?

Just do some testing I run mine about 3 feet up and 10 -12 feet from site.