Trail Camera questions?

Bob77064 · Nov 28, 2013

The critters thread has got me wanting a trail cam. From what I have read I like the infrared models, meaning cameras that don't emit light. That way I could use one to watch the house. Opinions please and what about wifi?

JD 4520 · Nov 28, 2013

Bob77064 said:
The critters thread has got me wanting a trail cam. From what I have read I like the infrared models, meaning cameras that don't emit light. That way I could use one to watch the house. Opinions please and what about wifi?

I think you are mixing function, purpose and cost. A trail cam is battery operated for independent distant use including recording on the device. A wifi or wireless device is cheaper unit but need to have other means of recording and power source. I haven't seen a trail cam that has wifi, because generally it wouldn't be practical or useful that way.

Bob77064 · Nov 28, 2013

Thank you

nybirdman · Nov 28, 2013

I you looking to take pictures or monitor live?Do you want a security camera that records?If just a game camera to monitor any "visitors " and take their picture there are a lot available.For game cameras I have had good luck with Bushnell's ,at least the 8mp models.Less than $200.00 and take thousands of pictures and the batteries last up to a year.

Bob77064 · Nov 28, 2013

Thanks I looked at some Bushnells, a camera with an SD card sounds good.

s219 · Nov 28, 2013

My neighbors have had mixed experience with their trail cams, the biggest problem being poor battery life. I ended up getting a Bushnell 8MP trail cam with the invisible black LEDs, and it's been great. Got over 1 year out of the batteries and have seen some neat critters.

GregbkH · Nov 29, 2013

I've been running trail cams for 9 years. I started with Cuddebacks (terrible battery life in the cold) and am now running Coverts. The Coverts have exceptional battery life. They take 8-12 AA batteries depending on model and mine have lasted a year without having to change them. I have both IR and black flash. I really like the black flash as the game doesn't ever notice or see the flash.

Bob77064 · Nov 29, 2013

Thanks for the help.

troutsqueezer · Nov 29, 2013

I bought this one last month. It has been doing a good job. Hoping to catch that mountain lion that some of the neighbors have seen roaming about. It's 8Mp w/720p video. I like it.

Amazon.com: Moultrie M-880 Low Glow Game Camera: Sports & Outdoors