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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Grunt on December 06, 2012, 08:36:55 pm

Title: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: Grunt on December 06, 2012, 08:36:55 pm
I'm going to buy a trail cam. Anybody know anything about them. My budget tops at $200.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: osage outlaw on December 06, 2012, 08:44:38 pm
I just bought a Primos trail cam last week.  So far it seems to be a good one.  I just pulled the card today and I had some pictures of does and fawns.  The strap that came with it was junk so I made my own.  It cost $119 so it is at the bottom of your price range.  For $200 you should be able to get a nice one.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: mullet on December 06, 2012, 10:49:07 pm
Natchez's shooting supply has a heck of a sale right now.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: Grunt on December 09, 2012, 09:16:13 am
Thanks Mullet. Bought a discounted Bushnell at Natchez for $89. Got one for me and one for a Christmas gift.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: mullet on December 09, 2012, 04:55:59 pm
You're welcome :). I need to check out that $89 scope, too.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 09, 2012, 08:50:24 pm
The bushnell trophy cam is great and the cuddebacks are also.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 09, 2012, 11:32:47 pm
I've never used one, but may be needing one for security reasons.  Are they any that take photos in the dark without giving away their position?
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: osage outlaw on December 09, 2012, 11:45:27 pm
I think so JW.  When I got mine they had one advertised as Black Out.  I didn't look at it to much because it was out of my price range but I don't think it shows any light when triggered.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: gstoneberg on December 09, 2012, 11:52:59 pm
I've never used one, but may be needing one for security reasons.  Are they any that take photos in the dark without giving away their position?

Yes, a normal IR trail cam still gives off a dull red glow when the cam "flashes".  There are some new models which use IR LEDs completely out of the visible spectrum.  Like OO states, the Primos version is called the black-out.  They're a little bit pricier than a regular IR cam, but still under $200.

George
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 10, 2012, 12:04:12 am
Spendy, but it might be worth it.  A picture is worth a thousand words, and in this case it might also be worth a conviction in District Court proceedings.
Title: Re: Anybody know a good trail cam?
Post by: gstoneberg on December 10, 2012, 12:19:47 am
Sounds like it'd work.  Keep in mind that nighttime IR pictures are back and white.  The IR "flash" is limited distance as well.

George