What Trail Camera
 

Hey guys, new to the forum. I'm not a hunter but have a respect for wildlife. I own a small country place in Texas with just 25 acres. But quite a few deer, hog, coyotes etc. Even though I don't hunt I plant food plots and have several automatic feeders. I need some suggestions on trail cameras. I would enjoy filming the wildlife on our place. Thanks, Larry



Somedays I get BRAINSTORMS[8D]and Somedays just CLOUDS:eek:

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For starters, welcome to the forum! There are plenty of cams out there. The question is what is your price range? Flash or IR? For feeders, I like the spypoint IR-A. 6MP, 48 IR leds, 2 second trigger time, up to 4 picture burst and video. Amazing color day pics. Thats what impresses me the most on this cam. Night infrared pics are bright. Price tags on these are about $199. Chasingame.com has tons of reviews on all types of cams. That would be a good place to compare the many cams out there.
Good Luck!

Joe

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GMPARTSMAN,

Welcome to the forums. You don't have to be a hunter to enjoy trailcamming, I think I just invented a new word. I would second BEEBUSY"S suggestionabout checking out www.chasingame.com. I would also look at www.trailcampro.com website. I can tell you first hand that their customer service is second to none. Whatever you decide, good luck and we hope to see some of your pics posted real soon. But be forewarned, this hobby is very addictive. If you have one camera, then you will want two. If you have two cameras, then you will want three and well, you get the idea.

Blessings.....Pastorjim

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I would suggest the Moultrie i40. A hundred bucks and a great camera. This is just my opinion.

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Thanks for the responses. My problem is I know absolutely nothing about trail cams. If it were about old tractors,trucks and cars I would be in my comfort zone. Bare with me. Some of my questions? Flash or infared? my price range $150-$200. I saw some pics on the forum with good color, and picture quality and the pics were at night. My friend has a couple of cams and the night shots of the deer etc. just look like gray ghost, no color, poor picture features. Another friend has a predator cam. Excellent day pictures, crisp with good colors but the night pictures are only par. Are there draw backs to battery size? AAA, C's, or D's? How does a 12 volt system work? Thanks in advance, glad I found this forum, don't mean to be a pest with all the questions-LARRY


Somedays I get BRAINSTORMS[8D] Somedays I just get CLOUDS:eek:

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GMPARTSMAN,

If you have $150-$200 to spend and you want a flash camera, I would suggest either a Moultrie M-40 or two Moultrie D-40s. If you want an IR (nightime black and white pics) I would suggest either a Moultrie I-40 or a Scoutgard. Batteries last longer in IR cameras because the IR doesn't use as much voltage as a white flash camera. I have two Moultrie I-40s and get about 5-6 months out of a set of D-cells. My Reconyxuses C-cells and so far the batteries have lasted the two months I have had it. Beebusy, one of those who answered your firstpost, sells Scoutgard and could answer any questions you might have. And don't worry about being a pest, it doesn't stop any of the rest of us. :D:D:D

Blessings.....Pastorjim

Here is a nightime, IR pic, from my Moultrie I-40

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I second the I-40, about $200 when I got mine

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Do your homework and check out severeal other info sources. I'd warn you to stay away from many of the cheap cams that many folks on forums would suggest.... you really do get what you pay for and a cheap cam is exactly that! I believe the only reason folks would possibly suggest these junky cams is simply because they have NO IDEA what a high quality trail cam is actually capable of! From trigger speed, number of successfully recorded images to image quality.... I haven't found anything that could compare with the Reconyx models. I've owned dozens of lesser cams and would trade them all for more Reconyx units... they are that impressive. It's honestly fun and something to look forward to every week or so to see what the Reconyx has captured that the other cams can't or won't. Good luck in your search.

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I third the Moultrie I-40. I love them! Just buy a 1 or 2 gig SD card.

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well after reading your post, viewing the pictures and checking my funds, I finally made my choice. Bought a Moultrie I-40 off ebay for $179.00 including shipping and a discount card on a card. Really excited about the opportunity to finally film the wildlife on my place. Thanks for the suggestions and hope before long will be posting some (GREENHORN) pictures!



Somedays I get BRAINSTORMS! [8D] But, Somedays I just get CLOUDS! :eek:

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Partsman, you won't be disappointed. Have fun and post pictures so we can all see! These cameras make deer hunting a 12 month sport!

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Scoutguard SG550

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GM- The only problem is, you'll wind up buying more of them!:D Midway USA has the D40 on sale right now for $69. I may have to buy a few myself! http://midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=912450

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Congrats you are now one of the addicts. We don't get tired of looking at pics.

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Congrats you are now one of the addicts. We don't get tired of looking at pics.

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You have any problems with hogs tearing up your land down there?
I would be happy to come down with some buddies and lessen the herds for you....

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BIG THANKS! for the suggestions and input. Just this week-end pulled my first pictures off. I like the I-40 ,appreciate you fellas who put me on this camera. A couple questions?? . Bought a 4G SD card for a upgrade. Can someone tell me why,after you erase the current memory and install the 4G card the unit won't go back to the auto mode? Also whats your take on the solar charging panel system moultrie offers. I will be posting pictures once I get the camera and me dialed in!


SOMEDAYS I GET BRAINSTORMS[8D] AND........ SOMEDAYS I JUST GET CLOUDS:eek:

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Insert your new card into the cam and then force the cam to format it.
You should do this with any cam with any card when new.

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Welcome to the forum !! I think you will enjoy your new cam.. Here is a couple pics from my prowler from last year, it is an IR camera and show only black and white at night and during certain times of day when the sun is rising or setting..