nyslowhand Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I got spoiled with my 1st Game camera purchase. Believe it was a Woodland Outdoors Sports. Couple of guys with backgrounds in electronics that were also avid hunters developed the camera. Took a regular 4Mp Sony digital camera and made their own motion sensor. Took excellent photos. Could even unplug the Sony and use it as a regular digital camera. Excellent lockable, waterproof case and it cost just over $200. Believe they went out of business, couldn't compete with the outfits made in China. See several very similiar ones (Trail Watcher/Stalker/Swamp Ghost/Treebark) for $400+. Last year bought a HCO Scoutguard that had high reviews and everyone was bragging about. Really crappy pictures very disappointed. Looking to replace the HCO with a differnt cam. Don't think I'd be happy with the cheapo $100 units, but can't justify $400/$500 for a top of the line. What does everyone use and do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 The first one I bought was a Moultrie D40, its been a great flash cam thats on its 4th season. Last year I picked up a Wildgame Innovations IR4, its a decent cam that I got for a great price. The only problem it had was the plastic "ears" that hold the battery contacts were brittle and broke off. I rewired it for an external battery pack and its perfect now. I believe the new models have an external battery attachment from the factory. This past off season, I acquired a Moultrie I60. Its a decent cam, but has a few issues with shooting B&W pix during the day, etc. Battery life is far better than the other two cams though, and the IR field is alot larger than the WGI IR4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno C Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 i have 2 bushnells (IR) going to check them today or tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I use Bushnell Trophy cams. Reasonable price, great pics & video, very small, 8AA batteries that last for 3000-4000 pics, and a 2 year warranty. No complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplitG2 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 sounds like you should check out homebrew cams...just like the one you had from that company. I like my ir4 good price and good pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I have had good luck with the Stealth Cams and very bad luck with the WildViews . I bought a Moultrie I-40 and that works great . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGaruti3 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Reconyx is what I bought. Pretty expensive but great camera. Only complaint I have is half the time I do not get the animal. If they are walking by fast you never catch them. Especially smaller animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sampotter Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have had bad luck with Stealth Cams working for more than one season. They work pretty well and then they just quit. No warrantee either. Have a Cuddeback IR, quick trigger but it eats batteries like no other. Now I have 6 Bushnell Trophy Cams- had over 6000 pics and 30min of video on one set of Walgreen's AA batteries. I am impressed. Trigger speed is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipecrew Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I have 2 Bushnell Trophy cams. Great cameras. I also have a Bushnell D40 which works pretty good for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bballhunter11 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I have 3 spypoints, 1 IR-A and 2 IR-6. IR-6 is another small cam and i am very happy with the pictures i have been getting with them, only takes 8 AA batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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