Need some help.. Trail Cameras
 

I have a stealth cam IR and I hate it. I watched 7 deer in my yard and not one picture.. (Yes I know how to set it up)
My question is.. What camera should I get? I want nice clear pictures, Really, I want pictures! Like to have a IR one. Cuddeback Capture IR? Give me all your guys opinions on any of them Thanks for your time Jeff

My SG560 has been a great camera. This is a good site to check out for reviews as well as help: http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=139

If you want IR I would go with a Bushnell Trophy Cam. They are just as good as Cuddeback if not better. Cuddebacks IR is terrible and many times the pictures don't turn out well.

Yeah! I was on there but, I was also looking for real world user helping too. Thanks schunter :happy0001:

Really? Cool, Have to check them out then.. Thanks gunther! :happy0001:


Anybody else with there incite is welcome! :cool15:

IDK about the Bushnell, though it has great range, awesome detection.
I just think night pics are lacking in quality when compared to white flash cams.

I've got a 6yr old Moultrie that takes better night pics than my Bushnell.
But range, detection and battery life of the Moultrie are abysmal when compared to the Bushnell.

Take a look at my albums, compare ir to incandescent flash.

Moultrie
Moultrie again
Bushnell

And random Bushnell pic showing the detection range and trigger speed.

Thanks you and I will!;)

These are some good suggestions. In addition, you also might want to check out the Wildgame Innovations X6C and some of the Primos cams. Hope you find what works best for you.

Blessings......Pastorjim

I currently own 2 Reconyx HC 500s and 2 Moultrie I-40s. If you can afford a Reconyx camera buy one. You won't be making a mistake. Otherwise I would look for a Moultrie. I have owned cameras made by Cuddeback, Recon Outdoors, Trailtimer, beside the brands I currently own. The Cuddebacks were terrible in the cold Wisconsin winters. The Recon Outdoors cams had terrible batterylife but took pretty clear pictures and the Trailtimer cams were 35mm. I have found by my own use and speaking with other trail cam users that you get what you pay for. Personally I will be buying more Reconyx cams in the future, as I get the money. I look at it as an investment as Reconyx cameras are consistantly rated #1 which helps maintain the value of used cameras in case you want to sell.

Moultrie D55IR 100$ and it just plain works

I really thank you guys for all your info! :happy0001: :woot:

i have 3 bushnells trophy cams and love them..they have great trigger speed and you can set them to take a picture every second. I dont know of any other IR cam that you can do that with..... Besideds Reconyx

HUH! Really! I like that! now that's got me thinking a lot more now.. Thanks 125py

You guys got me thinking! Anybody else like to help in making me loose my mind :D

I have heard mixed results on the 2010 Bushnell. The 2009 was a great cam but the newer model has had some issues. I have a 2010 and had to have the first one replaced. It would go on picture taking runs of nothing until the card was full. I also do not like the IR pics, very dark. Now if you can find a 2009 model, you will def have a real winner. Here is a link to a review on the 2010 model. Hope this helps. http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=170

Blessings......Pastorjim

Thanks Jim, I appreciate the update on that camera..

I have had several different brands of cameras. Right now we have Cuddeback Excite, Cuddeback Capture and a Bushnell trophy cam out. I am not yet a fan of IR cameras as any movement shows a blurry picture. The bushnell takes nice pics, but again, moving pictures leave a lot to be desired. I like the Cuddebacks, but the battery life in cold weather is sub par. I do agree, you get what you pay for. My Dad bought several cheap cameras and returned every one of them. I am now in the market for a new camera and will let you know what I choose and why. Have a merry Xmas!

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Thanks! I'll will be waiting!:biggrin: