IR Cameras
09-18-2008, 09:36 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location:
Posts: 247
RE: IR Cameras
I would have said the I40 but if it is a 2008 model, then I definitely give the edge to the scout guard. Faster trigger and battery life with 8 AAs averages about 4-5 months with mine on 5MP 3 pic burst. I40 slowed their trigger to 3.5+ seconds and more whiteouts 
09-18-2008, 11:04 PM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Clinton County, IL
Posts: 191
RE: IR Cameras
My I60 has been out since the spring and still has like 50% battery life left. I really like it. It triggered a picture of a deer about 25-35 yards out. And it triggered at my dad on the 4 wheeler about 50 yards out.
09-19-2008, 09:38 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,363
RE: IR Cameras
The only IR that I have experience with is the I-40 to date, I would buy another one in a minute. Good clear pic's, easy to set upand the battery life is killer, which is my main concern, I can only check camera's every 6-8 weeks with my schedule. The last time I checked mine it had 1300+ pic's and still had 65% battery life and had been out for 8 weeks....
09-19-2008, 10:30 AM
#10
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Posts: 57
RE: IR Cameras
I have both the SG550 and the I-40. They both take quality pics. The trigger time is ~1.3 sec with the sg550 and the i-40 has a trigger of 2.5-4 seconds. Video works great in both cams. The moultrie can be set to 1 min per occurance to take a burst (13 sec apart) where the sg550 can be set to take a picture every second, it is only capable of ~ 7 secs. per camera reset. They both have high quality IR flashes, with the sg550 being narrower. Battery life is optimal for both units. Overall, a feeder camera is what moultrie designed its camera for. the sg550 is more of a trail camera(and i have caught deer trotting, even jumpingby). The battery life in both is great, this is where you will lose in the stealth cam.