Trail Camera questions?

[Bob77064]

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]

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]

Thank you

 

[nybirdman]

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]

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

 

[s219]

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]

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]

Thanks for the help.

 

[troutsqueezer]

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

 

[Bob77064]

Great looking pictures.