Reconyx trail cams
10-19-2012, 04:23 AM
#1
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mont County, Pa
Posts: 7,368
Reconyx trail cams
From EVERYTHING that I've seen and read, the Reconyx looks to be, hands down, the best trail cam out there! BUT, for almost $500 wouldn't you think they would come with some sort of a locking system to keep them fairly safe from theft? From what I read, they only have a simple bungy cord to attach them to the tree. 
Despite the fact that I set my cams on Public land, if they had a secure locking system I'd actually give a Reconyx a try. They take beautiful pics!
Despite the fact that I set my cams on Public land, if they had a secure locking system I'd actually give a Reconyx a try. They take beautiful pics!
10-19-2012, 09:32 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,421
I love my Reconyx HC500.
I got it from Cabelas on sale for $449 (used a 20% coupon and put it on my Cabelas card 6months no interest).
I bought a lock box from Custom1Enterprise for it for about $50.
http://custom1enterprises.com/custom...prises_012.htm
Actually I bought all my lock boxes from them and love them all.
If you can find a deal similar to mine, they are worth every penny.
I got it from Cabelas on sale for $449 (used a 20% coupon and put it on my Cabelas card 6months no interest).
I bought a lock box from Custom1Enterprise for it for about $50.
http://custom1enterprises.com/custom...prises_012.htm
Actually I bought all my lock boxes from them and love them all.
If you can find a deal similar to mine, they are worth every penny.
10-21-2012, 02:43 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Indiana
Posts: 3,372
I have a Reconyx and I can tell you they are worth it. They do have a security feature but it wouldn't keep it from being stolen, they just wouldn't be able to use it if they took it. Like pnut said, get a security box. It doesn't make them theft-proof but it definately would make stealing one much more difficult. As far as pic quality, it is good but the great thing about the Reconyx is the coverage area of the sensor coupled with it's trigger speed assures you will never miss anything.
Blessings........Pastorjim
Blessings........Pastorjim
10-21-2012, 04:59 AM
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Jackson, Michigan
Posts: 381
I have two HC600's and one RC60 (the older model). Obviously I love them and think they are well worth the extra $$'s. Having gone through 4 other models only to have missed photos, I wish I would have had one of my older trail cams to set up side by side with a Reconyx to see how many missed photos there might be.
On my first Reconyx (the RC60), I bought one of the Reconyx security boxes and although it might be better than nothing at all, it is really a pretty cheesy security box in my opinion and difficult to slide open as well. When I bought my first HC600 Reconyx, I shopped for a different brand of security box and found a guy on Ebay that makes them. They are MUCH better than the Reconyx security boxes. Here is his Ebay site for a listing he has right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-Camera...item20cbd8d425 His Seller name is "custom1enterprises". I have looked at his other Ebay items for sale and it looks like he also makes security boxes for other trail cameras as well. I only have experience with the Reconyx compatible boxes though so I can't speak for the other boxes. I can say that the box is an exact fit and is set up for 2 Python cables and a door lock. They are a much heavier steel construction with a powder coating that is still like new after 3 years I think it is. He also sells the locks on Ebay all keyed the same, but I found them on the internet a little cheaper and all keyed the same as well. Just an FYI.
On my first Reconyx (the RC60), I bought one of the Reconyx security boxes and although it might be better than nothing at all, it is really a pretty cheesy security box in my opinion and difficult to slide open as well. When I bought my first HC600 Reconyx, I shopped for a different brand of security box and found a guy on Ebay that makes them. They are MUCH better than the Reconyx security boxes. Here is his Ebay site for a listing he has right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-Camera...item20cbd8d425 His Seller name is "custom1enterprises". I have looked at his other Ebay items for sale and it looks like he also makes security boxes for other trail cameras as well. I only have experience with the Reconyx compatible boxes though so I can't speak for the other boxes. I can say that the box is an exact fit and is set up for 2 Python cables and a door lock. They are a much heavier steel construction with a powder coating that is still like new after 3 years I think it is. He also sells the locks on Ebay all keyed the same, but I found them on the internet a little cheaper and all keyed the same as well. Just an FYI.
10-21-2012, 12:50 PM
#5
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 48
We use Reconyx hyperfire hc500 6 total. We bought 3 last year and 3 this year. I think Im going to plan on buying 3 a year lol Switched from Cuddeback. Hands down best cameras Ive ever used. Super fast trigger times and great battery life!
10-21-2012, 12:57 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mont County, Pa
Posts: 7,368
I'd really LOVE to buy one, it's just that I hunt State land and that's a hell of a chance to take with an expensive cam. I've had 2 cams on this land for about 8 years with no theft or vandelism, but that's prolly because they were Cuddebacks.
10-22-2012, 04:52 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,421
11-07-2012, 09:59 AM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: N. Illinois
Posts: 527
Reconyx Cameras
I have two HC600's and one RC60 (the older model). Obviously I love them and think they are well worth the extra $$'s. Having gone through 4 other models only to have missed photos, I wish I would have had one of my older trail cams to set up side by side with a Reconyx to see how many missed photos there might be.
On my first Reconyx (the RC60), I bought one of the Reconyx security boxes and although it might be better than nothing at all, it is really a pretty cheesy security box in my opinion and difficult to slide open as well. When I bought my first HC600 Reconyx, I shopped for a different brand of security box and found a guy on Ebay that makes them. They are MUCH better than the Reconyx security boxes. Here is his Ebay site for a listing he has right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-Camera...item20cbd8d425 His Seller name is "custom1enterprises". I have looked at his other Ebay items for sale and it looks like he also makes security boxes for other trail cameras as well. I only have experience with the Reconyx compatible boxes though so I can't speak for the other boxes. I can say that the box is an exact fit and is set up for 2 Python cables and a door lock. They are a much heavier steel construction with a powder coating that is still like new after 3 years I think it is. He also sells the locks on Ebay all keyed the same, but I found them on the internet a little cheaper and all keyed the same as well. Just an FYI.
On my first Reconyx (the RC60), I bought one of the Reconyx security boxes and although it might be better than nothing at all, it is really a pretty cheesy security box in my opinion and difficult to slide open as well. When I bought my first HC600 Reconyx, I shopped for a different brand of security box and found a guy on Ebay that makes them. They are MUCH better than the Reconyx security boxes. Here is his Ebay site for a listing he has right now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-Camera...item20cbd8d425 His Seller name is "custom1enterprises". I have looked at his other Ebay items for sale and it looks like he also makes security boxes for other trail cameras as well. I only have experience with the Reconyx compatible boxes though so I can't speak for the other boxes. I can say that the box is an exact fit and is set up for 2 Python cables and a door lock. They are a much heavier steel construction with a powder coating that is still like new after 3 years I think it is. He also sells the locks on Ebay all keyed the same, but I found them on the internet a little cheaper and all keyed the same as well. Just an FYI.