Stealth Cam Digital - any users?
 

Going to get a trail cam and really want a digital. The digital stealth seems to be a reasonably priced unit, but can't find any info out here or reviews. Anyone have this and is it worth it? I really don't want to fuss with getting film developed but don't want to spend 500 or more on a digital cam. The digital stealth cam goes for under 300 bones. If it takes color pics and works, would be well worth it. Thanks for any input.

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Was wondering the same thing?? Anybody out there with any recommendations?

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I was looking hared at the Cuddeback. I'm still on the fence

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I looked at that the cudde too, but it's 200 more bones than the Stealth. I have called everyone in over half the state of MI can can't find a Stealth in stock. It can be ordered though. I think I'm going with this one, will post a few pics and results in a few weeks.

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I had a cuddleback...got rid of it.Lame pics,problems with the camera,pain in the ass to get the media card out(needed needdlenoise pliers)
I also had the highlander...lame pics,case leaked so they sent a new one,that one leaked also.
I now have a Pennswood...Great camera,great pics No problems.Word of caution...If u get it tell them to set it for 0 degrees (otherwise it shuts down at 32 degrees )then you have to send it back and they charge $25 LAME[:@]
Theres another one out that sounds great but I cant think of the name.

As far as 200 dollars more for a digital,,,You will save that in film alone within the first 6months.Then add in developing,batteries,and your time.
I bought 2 128meg cards so I can just switch them.I bring the card back and see whats

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Thanks for the info duse. How is the quality of the digital pictures compared to the film? I also worry about the carea getting ripped, are the any security features on the Penns woods one?

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Duse - how much was the Pennswood?

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Here ya goThis should answer your questions.
As far as the pictures themselfsI have printed a couple things on regular printer paper and its fine,it dosent look as good as it does on the computer..But I think if you use the photo quaility printer and paper it would look close to the 35mm pics with the glossy finish
As for the security question,it has a slammer cable and lock.Someone would have to cut the tree down, break the case or shoot the lock. I'm sure it can be done but it has the best system I'v seen.
If your not planning on getting it in the next couple days I'll see if I can find that other camera.It use's the same camera but I think it had a couple other features.
If you want me to send you a couple pics let me know,I'll send you a couple from each camera

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I have used both the Penns and Stealth digital cameras. I prefer the Stealth, for one thing it is over $100.00 less. The Penns would not perform in cold weather. I missed a lot of images when I was using it at temperatures below 30 deg. F. I tried to call their 800 technical service line and the phone message stated that the phone number was no longer in use???

The Stealth has performed well down to -9 deg. F. I really like it. It is the same camera. The case is really solid. Penguin cases can be hard to open when new. Their technical service has been very friendly and quick to respond.

My son and I have 4 other 35mm trail cameras out. The delays and problems with batteries and film processing can be frustrating.

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OK...The other camera I was talking about is the snapshot Sniper.
What I like about it is ...30'flash range (PW is 20) ...0-110 temp range(PW ,you have to ask for it to be adjusted to 0)...1yr warranty(PW is 90days)The sniper has only 1 setting (24hr)(Thats not a bad thing), Not day only-night only-or 24hr
And the sniper is $60 cheaper.
Ya just cant find any right now.

Capted
I dident even no stealth had a Digital,,duhh.
You said it was the same camera.which would be olympus 380
I only found one digital from stealth and that was the DIGRC-X with 1.3 mega pix which is the same as the cuddleback.(IMO the pic was lame,kind of cartoonish)
The PW is 2.0 which is a much better pic,it's a night and day differance
The temp range can be adjusted on the PW as I stated above,thats lame also,why they dont just set it at 0 instead of 32 is BS.
And the only issue I needed Costomer service on was the temp setting.I sent it out monday and got it back friday(shouldent of had to send it out IMO[:@])
If you can point me to the Stealth Camera you are reffering to with the olympus 380 that would be great because I'm always looking for something better.Ya know what I mean;)
I think this year they will have a game camera thats 3 mega pixal or higher
What are you talking about the PW door is hard to open when new???

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The digital camera that I have is the Snapshot Sniper not the Stealth. Sorry for the confusion. Yes it does have the Olympus 380 2.0 Megapixel camera.
The camera can be unpluged and used like a regular digital camera. They are on sale for $499.00 plus free shipping. (The Penns cost me over $600 with tax and shipping) The Sniper includes 8 rechargable batteries and charger; also you get a card reader/writer that plugs into your USB computer port.

Their toll free number is: 888/482 8134

check out the camera on line at: www.snapshotsniper.com

Let me know if you have any other questions of issues.

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I was hopeing to find someone with a snapshot.
What are the 4 sight windows for on the face of the camera
1 for the flash
1 for the lens
1 for the motion sensor
Whats the 4th one for?Is that an extended flash?
And it was my mistake on the warrenty...Snapshot has a 60day warrenty
One feature on the PW that I really like is the 10sec delay.You get some great shots on rubs and scrapes.

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The Snapshot digital Sniper will can take 2 images every 30 seconds. They have a double picture mode. So at 30 second delay and in the double mode you have 2 images every 30 seconds.

The fourth window is for the LED blinking light. You can check the 9volt battery, event counter, and walk test without opening the box.

Another feature is the trail or feeder mode. Most cameras have a 2 or 3 second delay from the time the motion detector sensor activates and the camera records the image. In the trail mode the camera fires instantly. This mode uses up the batteries faster; but I recharge the batteries and check the camera every day. You probably have seen deer walk by your camera and not get a picture. That can not happen with the camera is in the trail mode.

I have to tell you about this big black buck that I have been trying to get a image of. It is a big nontypical whitetail buck. I seen him twice during October bow hunting. I know his track - huge round track with the front right hoof spladed outward. He walked by my DC-200 Deer Cam this morning. I checked the camera and it has 2 exposes since yesturday morning when I put it out. I am dying to see the prints. If that was the snapshot digital I could have checked the images right there in the woods.

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Well ....did you get the film developed yet???

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How long do the batteries last in these digitals? I here about guys changing them everyday and that wont cut it for me. I dont want to be stomping around my hunting area every day. I have a regular Cam-Trakker and the batteries last at least 3 months of continual use. I thought about getting a Cam-Trakker digital but they are $650. I guess you get what you pay for.

I have also heard that they will be coming out with a camera that has a small antena on it and that you can check photos from your computer with the proper program. It does it by satelite and has a GPS so that it can be tracked down if stolen. Has anyone heard about these and who might make them? That would be the way to go!

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Batteries last about 2 -3 months,and I'm takeing 50-80 pics every 2 days,they come with rechargable .
If anyone is changing batts that often theres a problem with the camera
Havent heard of it.But if you find a web site for it let us know.
If I was to get another camera right now it would be the snapshot

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I have a Highlander and couldn't be happier. I have had 0 problems with it. The only time I had any water get in was when I accidently shut a small twig under the lid when I shut it. I have gotten thousands of pics in the last year, no problem.

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isatarak - what did you pay for the Highlander? Got a web site?

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isatarak - what did you pay for the Highlander? Got a web site?

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Here it is.

http://www.highlandersports.com/

I got a black and white camera for a couple of reasons. For one, I'm only interested in scouting pics, so color doesn't mean anything to me. Second, color pics take up 4 times as much card space. Third, with black and white photos can use infrared flash where color requires white flash, which could spook the deer in my opinion. I think I paid about $550. for the camera and card reader. I'm sure there are some other brands out there that are just as good, this just happens to be the one I have. I have had it for over a year and had no trouble. Batteries will run down faster in colder weather.

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isatarak
How did you post those pics??

I had the highlander B/W for the same reason(but my photos were alot grainier(sp), then when I saw my buddies flash dident bother the deer so I switched .
I can sit in my stand andwatch the flash go off and it dose not bother them at all.

Nice 8 in there ,ever get a shot?

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Duse500, no I didn't get a shot at either of those big bucks. The first one I only got 2 pics that one time he was in there. The second one, I got pics all through Oct. and most of Nov. only at night until in gun season when I got some daytime pics. I believe I saw him once on a neighbors property just before gun season started though.

To post those pics, I used imagestation. There may be other ways to do it, but that's the way I know how. If you don't know about imagestation, it's a free site where you can upload your pictures and keep them there and allow others to have access to them also. If you have pics on imagestation let me know and I'll show you how to post from there.