was looking at one of these Remington Ghost trail cams. Anyone know how they compare to some other brands?
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Hunting & Fishing need info on a trail cam.
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The Cuddeback is awesome. I've had 2 of them. The other decent one is the Moultrie camera. They have the solar panel you can add so the batteries won't run out. You will go through A LOT of batteries, and more in the winter time.
Also, a 2 meg card will hold a ton of pics. I've had 500+ pics and filled up less than half the memory card.
The Cuddeback is awesome. I've had 2 of them. The other decent one is the Moultrie camera. They have the solar panel you can add so the batteries won't run out. You will go through A LOT of batteries, and more in the winter time.
Also, a 2 meg card will hold a ton of pics. I've had 500+ pics and filled up less than half the memory card.
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I just got the Moultrie I60. I only have a few pics from one night, but they are good. It has the best flash (IR) of any I have ever seen. Couple acrobatic coons I'm going to have to dispatch of.
I just got the Moultrie I60. I only have a few pics from one night, but they are good. It has the best flash (IR) of any I have ever seen. Couple acrobatic coons I'm going to have to dispatch of.
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I would go with the Moultrie i40/i60 or even better build your own.
I use a Sony p41, pelican case, yeti boards. Excellent pics, long battery life, better sensor, and cheaper than buying a commericial unit if you get a good deal on the camera.
I would go with the Moultrie i40/i60 or even better build your own.
I use a Sony p41, pelican case, yeti boards. Excellent pics, long battery life, better sensor, and cheaper than buying a commericial unit if you get a good deal on the camera.
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I have Reconyx pc90ho cameras and couldn't be happier with 'em. When I spec'd 'em out a couple years ago, they had the industry leading technology and features. I had 'em Toughbook interfaced with 32gb cards and solar chargers for large carnivores over scent post and carrion stations. These are probably a bit overkill if you're just trying to learn wtd patterns though.
I have Reconyx pc90ho cameras and couldn't be happier with 'em. When I spec'd 'em out a couple years ago, they had the industry leading technology and features. I had 'em Toughbook interfaced with 32gb cards and solar chargers for large carnivores over scent post and carrion stations. These are probably a bit overkill if you're just trying to learn wtd patterns though.
Re: need info on a trail cam.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XM110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">was looking at one of these Remington Ghost trail cams. Anyone know how they compare to some other brands?
XM110 </div></div>
Piece of crap. Stick with Moultrie, cant be beat for the money. My I40 will take over 1000 pics and last 3 months on 6 D's.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XM110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">was looking at one of these Remington Ghost trail cams. Anyone know how they compare to some other brands?
XM110 </div></div>
Piece of crap. Stick with Moultrie, cant be beat for the money. My I40 will take over 1000 pics and last 3 months on 6 D's.
Re: need info on a trail cam.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ALShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Piece of crap. Stick with Moultrie, cant be beat for the money. My I40 will take over 1000 pics and last 3 months on 6 D's. </div></div>
+1 I know a guy who had a ghost and didn't work that well for him, i have bushnell, stealth cams and moultrie, personally i like my bushnell trophy cam's small and stealthy, very fast trigger speed and a wider range of motion dectection, AND runs on AA batteries for over 6 months, may find some on egay for under 200, i know dealers can get em with out the internal viewer for about 170ish.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ALShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Piece of crap. Stick with Moultrie, cant be beat for the money. My I40 will take over 1000 pics and last 3 months on 6 D's. </div></div>
+1 I know a guy who had a ghost and didn't work that well for him, i have bushnell, stealth cams and moultrie, personally i like my bushnell trophy cam's small and stealthy, very fast trigger speed and a wider range of motion dectection, AND runs on AA batteries for over 6 months, may find some on egay for under 200, i know dealers can get em with out the internal viewer for about 170ish.
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I have the moultrie but was looking at the bushnell trophy cam to be a lil less obvious for those of us who dont exactly have land to ourselves.
I have the moultrie but was looking at the bushnell trophy cam to be a lil less obvious for those of us who dont exactly have land to ourselves.
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has any one tried a Scoutguard
they are small but are supposed to work very good.
has any one tried a Scoutguard
they are small but are supposed to work very good.
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Longarm...i've seen'm and has a friend that sells'm and really likes them.
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Ive seen video hes done as well as pics he taken with the scout guard both quite nice. If ya do a lil gooogling you'll find a few reviews on'm.
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The trophy cam's pretty much the same thing just a lil cheaper.
Longarm...i've seen'm and has a friend that sells'm and really likes them.
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Ive seen video hes done as well as pics he taken with the scout guard both quite nice. If ya do a lil gooogling you'll find a few reviews on'm.
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The trophy cam's pretty much the same thing just a lil cheaper.
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I like the Scoutguard cause of the the pic quality and it is ruffly the size of an adult hand. The are on back order everywhere due to there new found demand.
I like the Scoutguard cause of the the pic quality and it is ruffly the size of an adult hand. The are on back order everywhere due to there new found demand.
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Pics from a Moultrie I60 and from a Cabelas brand made by Moultrie.
Pics from a Moultrie I60 and from a Cabelas brand made by Moultrie.
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I have a Smart Scouter in a field I hunt and its worth every penny. This trail cam has a cellular phone built in that uploads the pictures to a web server. I am 130 miles away from the camera, and I can see what is happening only a few hours after the fact. When I go to the hunting grounds I know what is moving, and when before I even get there. It costs about 15 bucks a month minimum and goes up from there depending on the picture count and resolution. I think my highest bill has been about $23.00. Its worth that in entertainment value alone. Every adjustment you make in front of the camera can be modified on line and downloaded at the next call in. If I want to change the delay between pictures, or time to be awake, all I have to do is modify the setting on the website, and the camera will update itself.
In my case I would spend 40 bucks and 6 hours round trip in fuel just to check the pictures once, or 20 bucks a month to see the pics on line and never leave my desk, so this works for me.
I have two 6 volt batteries and a small solar cell powering the unit. (It also tells you the battery power when it calls in) Power hasnt been a problem. To keep the batteries from overcharging, I increase the call in rate to 4 hours. When the power level gets to 80 percent or so, I back off the call in rate to let the solar pannel charge things back up. I have had it in the field for several months, and it works great. The batteries alone give me a few months of power. The solar cell makes it self sustaining.
The trigger is great, and resolution is prettty darn good as well. Here are some of my pics from the camera. This gives you an idea of the night capability. I built a 4X4 post about 4 feet tall that I mounted the camera to. On top of the post is a solar powered landscape light (the 20 buck ones with 3 LED's) That little light really increases the trigger sensativity, and it makes viewing black hogs a lot easier since the feeder is under a tree.
These pics were taken with the lowest resolution. I use this mode since it saves money on the upload fees. The camera is capable of much better pictues, but it costs more, and since i am not going to frame them, the low res is good enough for me.
I will say that Moultrie takes some VERY nice pictures...
I have a Smart Scouter in a field I hunt and its worth every penny. This trail cam has a cellular phone built in that uploads the pictures to a web server. I am 130 miles away from the camera, and I can see what is happening only a few hours after the fact. When I go to the hunting grounds I know what is moving, and when before I even get there. It costs about 15 bucks a month minimum and goes up from there depending on the picture count and resolution. I think my highest bill has been about $23.00. Its worth that in entertainment value alone. Every adjustment you make in front of the camera can be modified on line and downloaded at the next call in. If I want to change the delay between pictures, or time to be awake, all I have to do is modify the setting on the website, and the camera will update itself.
In my case I would spend 40 bucks and 6 hours round trip in fuel just to check the pictures once, or 20 bucks a month to see the pics on line and never leave my desk, so this works for me.
I have two 6 volt batteries and a small solar cell powering the unit. (It also tells you the battery power when it calls in) Power hasnt been a problem. To keep the batteries from overcharging, I increase the call in rate to 4 hours. When the power level gets to 80 percent or so, I back off the call in rate to let the solar pannel charge things back up. I have had it in the field for several months, and it works great. The batteries alone give me a few months of power. The solar cell makes it self sustaining.
The trigger is great, and resolution is prettty darn good as well. Here are some of my pics from the camera. This gives you an idea of the night capability. I built a 4X4 post about 4 feet tall that I mounted the camera to. On top of the post is a solar powered landscape light (the 20 buck ones with 3 LED's) That little light really increases the trigger sensativity, and it makes viewing black hogs a lot easier since the feeder is under a tree.
These pics were taken with the lowest resolution. I use this mode since it saves money on the upload fees. The camera is capable of much better pictues, but it costs more, and since i am not going to frame them, the low res is good enough for me.
I will say that Moultrie takes some VERY nice pictures...
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always wondered about the smart scouter, but damn they're expensive. nice pics and info.
always wondered about the smart scouter, but damn they're expensive. nice pics and info.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LongArm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">has any one tried a Scoutguard
they are small but are supposed to work very good. </div></div>
great cam batterys last a long time works like a charm....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LongArm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">has any one tried a Scoutguard
they are small but are supposed to work very good. </div></div>
great cam batterys last a long time works like a charm....
