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Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6314094 05/28/16 03:20 AM
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Here is a pic from Cabela's camera------- the night movies were only 3 seconds,, I wound up taking the camera back to them

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: rickym] #6319892 06/02/16 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted By: rickym
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If you can find some old Tasco 3MP cams somewhere these are my go to. Not photo contest quality pics for sure, but definitely let you know what's there. I've had some out for a decade straight with nothing more than battery changes. When I started buying them they were in the $100 range. I picked up three recently for $25/ea. Funn, my hunting buddies brag about the warranties on their cams that cost 5x but keep getting sent in for repair/replace. Those cheapo Tasco's keep plugging along.


I sent him the link for them. They are still available at that price
will you send me that link? Thanks

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6320298 06/02/16 09:38 PM
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Checked, and they no longer have that promotion going on. If you a primos fan I know where they have the ultra 35 at like half price



Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6350240 06/28/16 12:49 PM
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I have 2 Wildgame Inno cameras that are still working after 5 years...not the greatest pictures or trigger speed, but they work. Ran Moultrie cameras for the last 8 or so years with the average lifespan of about 2 yrs. Switched to the Cabelas brand cameras ($100 on sale) and I'll be sticking with them from now on! Great cameras, great pictures, and haven't had one fail now for 3 years...that and the batteries last for 4k+ pictures too!

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6350569 06/28/16 05:47 PM
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We have had good luck with the Moultrie M-8XX series. These use 8 AA batteries, and are fairly small. Think we are up to 12 running on the ranch now of various generations. Several are old M80's that are now approaching 6 years old and have been out in the field 24/7/365. A couple have crapped out, but Moultrie's customer service has always taken care of me.

I have noticed the newer generation Moultries of the same family are much better on battery life. They seem to use less than half the juice per picture, and trigger speed is good too.

We tried a couple Stealths back in 2011 that were terrible. They both lasted less than 6 months. I'm sure they have improved since then, but kind of tainted the brand for me.

Have buddies that swear by Brownings as well, seem like good cams.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6351813 06/29/16 06:32 PM
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I've got two of the mid-priced Brownings (Range Ops XR 8MP), and I've been very pleased with them. I waited until they went on sale and I think I picked them up for $99 each. I've had one of them for 3 years now and the other for 2 years and they haven't missed a beat yet.

They take 8 AA batteries and will typically last all season, plus some, on the 4MP setting. Our laptop doesn't have a card reader, so I just walk up and plug it into the camera and download the pics that way. I would run the camera on the 8MP but it takes longer to download the pics and I get tired of standing there holding the laptop.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6352355 06/30/16 12:53 AM
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ZK, you can get a card reader for your USB for dirt cheap, easier and safer than lugging a laptop into the bush.


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Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6373893 07/19/16 01:22 AM
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One recommendation for the new product Crenova trail camera, just $99 on Amazon.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6385215 07/28/16 01:12 AM
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I have had good luck with Moultries.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6420663 08/23/16 05:24 AM
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I have two Cuddeback cameras and a Moultrie. The Cuddeback models I have are the Long Range IR and the Black Flash model. They have worked okay but I do get a lot of blurry pics from time to time. My Moultrie A-7i just kicked the bucket and has to be sent back for repairs. So I just picked up the Moultrie M-999i to go with their mobile modem. I will be putting it out this week. So far the Moultrie picture quality seems better than the Cuddeback cameras which are also 20mp cameras. I would have bought a different cellular camera but their mobile modem worked with the A-7i model I had so I purchased it. Then my Moultrie camera junked out on me so I got another Moultrie. Go figure lol. I will probably pick up two more cameras next year that take better pics than the Cuddebacks. They are reliable but I get too many blurry pics from them. I use CamLock Boxes for the Moultrie cameras. They make a great security box for a good price.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6425503 08/26/16 02:10 PM
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Just adding another opinion. I have tried many different brands. I currently have Moultrie A5, 2 Browning, Spypoint and the Cuddie Blackout.

As far as battery life, dependability month after month, and quality of pic, the Cuddie is my choice.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: TxAg] #6425663 08/26/16 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: TxAg
We have had good luck with the Moultrie M-8XX series. These use 8 AA batteries, and are fairly small. Think we are up to 12 running on the ranch now of various generations. Several are old M80's that are now approaching 6 years old and have been out in the field 24/7/365. A couple have crapped out, but Moultrie's customer service has always taken care of me.

I have noticed the newer generation Moultries of the same family are much better on battery life. They seem to use less than half the juice per picture, and trigger speed is good too.

We tried a couple Stealths back in 2011 that were terrible. They both lasted less than 6 months. I'm sure they have improved since then, but kind of tainted the brand for me.

Have buddies that swear by Brownings as well, seem like good cams.



That's what we are running too. Have been very happy with them. Some out for 4 years now 24/7/365 as well.


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Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: dune2218] #6425664 08/26/16 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: dune2218
Here is a pic from Cabela's camera------- the night movies were only 3 seconds,, I wound up taking the camera back to them



Kinda curious what those photos would look like without the additional light source...


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Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: redchevy] #6428192 08/28/16 08:01 PM
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Yes the light seems to be washing out when in reality he camera seems far away from the feeder and you can see hogs and the time.

Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6428731 08/29/16 02:38 AM
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Re: best trail camera for the money [Re: jae011] #6455039 09/16/16 08:01 PM
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I know WGI is not well liked, but I have had good luck with them. These pics are all from older models that aren't made any more but still get the job done.






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