Here is a pic of a ten pointer, my brother and law missed it Wednesday morning with a gun, he is a little upset. My question is does anyone have a reconyx hc500 hyperfire cam and if so are they worth the cash? This trail camming is to addicting. You can't stop at a few cams, you always want more. Scoot

I don't blame him, I would be sick if I missed something like that too. To answer your question about Reconyx. I don't have that model but I do have a different model and it is by far the best camera out there. If you want to be positive you are never missing anything, buy a Reconyx. If you want the best customer service and an American made product, buy a Reconyx.....nothing else comes close. Here is a link that talks about the detection zones of the diffferent cameras. You don't here many companies talking about this, especially Cuddeback, but it's probably the most important thing to consider when buying a cam. It doesn't matter how fast the trigger speed is, the camera can't take a pic of what it doesn't see. Check out the sensing area of the Reconyx and compare it to any other unit out there. http://www.trailcampro.com/2010detectionzonetest.aspx

Blessings.......Pastorjim

PastorJim08: Nice information. Thanks for sharing.

scoot12: Here is another link with Reconyx camera comparisons, prices etc. http://www.reconyx.com/page.php?id=138
Comparing the PC800 to the HC500, I would go for the PC800:
HC 500: 1 year warranty
temperature range -20 Degree F to +120 Degree F.
50 ft. range
PC800: 2year warranty
temperature range -40 Degree F to +140 Degree F.
Infrared flash range up to 70 ft.
The PC 800 costs $100.00 more. I feel the addtional cost is well worth it.
I live in Canada where It can either be pretty cold in the winter with no
wind or warmer with a high wind giving a very cold wind chill. The majority
of the trail cameras will not operate in lower temperatures unless coupled
up to an external battery which gives a much larger power source.
Cameras exposed to the sun in the summer can be subjected to high
temperatures.

Thanks for the info guys, wow I did not know that about the detection zone. I bit the bullet and ordered the hc500 hyperfire this morning. It was my christmas gift from the wife but I had to add some of my mad cash also. I am excited. Scoot

Congrats scoot, you won't be sorry. If theft is a problem in your area I would suggest a security box. I worry everytime I put mine out. Five bills strapped to the side of a tree!

Blessings......Pastorjim

I have the HC500 and love it.
It has taken 17,000 pics and is still at 99% battery.