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Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras #4009465 01/30/13 11:34 PM
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Guys,

I need some help. I have 4 feeders with game cams and am tired of lugging my laptop out there to view the pics. Some people have mentioned that the best way is to get a digital picture frame that is battery operated and just slip the SD card in there and view the pics but I have looked to the ends of the earth and cannot find any battery operated digital photo frames. Does anybody know of an efficient device that I could buy that won't cost me an arm and my first born that would solve my problems?

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: Triple Beard] #4009513 01/30/13 11:49 PM
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4 extra SD cards and switch them out instead of viewing them in field?

Ipads work pretty good and are easier to carry than a laptop.

Here are some that might work. Digital camera and many of the new video cameras works too.

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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: txshntr] #4010357 01/31/13 03:48 AM
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X2 on getting extra set of SD cards. Switch them out and view from the cabin/house/camp

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: HuskerB] #4011158 01/31/13 02:48 PM
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We found a $69 portable DVD player with an SD card slot w/7" screen. In bright sun light it is hard to see some of the pictures so like others have said we just swap the chips out and take them back to camp to view them.


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: HuskerB] #4011367 01/31/13 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted By: HuskerB
X2 on getting extra set of SD cards. Switch them out and view from the cabin/house/camp

X100, digital camers are ok for a quick peek but for detailed images use a larger screen like a laptop. I have 6 camers and 18 sd cards


Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: GLC] #4011772 01/31/13 06:30 PM
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Another vote for 2 sets of sd cards. If I want to look at pics in teh field, I just use my digital camera to view them. But, I download all my pics to my laptop and format the cards each time. I can fill up an Ipad with pics in one or two weeks.

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: Pittstate] #4011983 01/31/13 07:44 PM
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Yes, 2nd set of SD cards is the way to go.


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: Nightbird] #4012015 01/31/13 07:57 PM
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Moultrie does make a digital picture viewer. Academy stocks 'em and they are around $60 bucks. I have one & love it. Nice clear pics,compact, just a small screen though. Good to put in your pocket & check sd cards afield & even erases them. Probally has a memory to store in it but I'm not that tech savvy to know! I like mine & was worth the $$.


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: sillyhorses] #4012026 01/31/13 08:02 PM
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Just looked, whole bunch on E-BAY, cheaper then academy. Just search "moultrie Picture Viewer".


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: sillyhorses] #4012032 01/31/13 08:03 PM
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I use my ipad- it's easy to take and I have an adapter which i slide the SD card in and it downloads and clears the card a lot quicker then my laptop..

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: mikefinchmp] #4013495 02/01/13 03:42 AM
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I have used my iPad and its slow when I use 8mp pictures. If I have it on 5mp or 3 mp it is fastish...8mp is slow in my opinion but it works.

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: MathMan] #4013523 02/01/13 03:49 AM
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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: MathMan] #4013532 02/01/13 03:50 AM
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Just do a search on google for it...here is another one...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YSNRQ4

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: MathMan] #4013554 02/01/13 03:57 AM
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I use my digital camera for in the field viewing. If there is something worth getting a better look at, I'll swap chips and bring it to camp.


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: Erathkid] #4013677 02/01/13 04:27 AM
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I look around on eay every now and then and find good deals on SD or micro SD cards. I also bought a mini laptop from a pawnshop for $110 that has a 10" screen and an SD slot. I can use the micro SD cards in my cell phone if I have to, but also have several of the micro-to-SD adapters so I can use them in all of my computers.


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: toolman] #4016322 02/02/13 02:15 AM
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I use my garmin gps. It has a sd slot


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: kjustice] #4016418 02/02/13 03:00 AM
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Careful using digital cams, could save files to the card and screw up your formatting..stealthcam is horrible about not liking cards. I've got the SD card adapter for IPhone & IPad, but also have spare cards in the comp bag that rides in the truck.

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: mikefinchmp] #4021274 02/04/13 03:26 AM
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I use my iPad too. Walmart has the SD converter that slips in the bottom for $25 or so. Works super easy. I also carry a couple extra SD cards in my truck at all times, for when I forget my iPad.


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I also swap out the SD cards. I used to view them on a Leaf River viewer, which I still have and occasionally use. My main viewing now is the computer. I plug the SD card into the reading slot on my HP Photosmart Premium printer and read the pics into the computer. Very quick. Very simple. I can then crop, delete, zoom, etc.


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: 603Country] #4030059 02/06/13 09:44 PM
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Apple doesnt make an adapter for the iPhone do they? Just the iPad I believe. I wish they would, it would make it much easier

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: BScheu] #4105727 03/07/13 04:34 AM
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U got to have multiple ad cards!!!!!!!!

Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: Never missed] #4112626 03/10/13 07:34 PM
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Just looked, whole bunch on E-BAY, cheaper then academy. Just search "moultrie Picture Viewer".


These are horrible. I had one. The idea is good, but the execution sucks. The transfer rate to copy images is horrible. Viewing speed is slow. Battery life is short. The zoom feature only works for the center of the screen. For the same amount of money, you can buy a cheap digital camera that will allow you to view images and take pictures and do a better job of it. For example, this Vivitar.
http://www.amazon.com/Vivitar-V5118-LIC-...=digital+camera


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Re: Viewing Pictures on Trail Cameras [Re: Triple Beard] #4114760 03/11/13 08:22 PM
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The battery operated viewers will run you $70-$90--and that's for the ones with 2x2 screens. I believe swapping out cards is the best plan of action--especially if your camera takes lots of photos. Doubling up on cards will probably cost you the same as a photo viewer--and allow you to review the pics in the comfort of your home or camp on a bigger screen.

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