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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: kennym on January 02, 2017, 05:29:00 PM
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I know this has been hashed over before, but new tech is ongoing, so here we go!
I need a simple cam, easy programming, with good response time, decent pics, not worried about video, and a decent price, say under $150....
Help me out!
My Coverts are 4 years old I think, and are failing at a rapid rate the last couple months...
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Browning Strike Force Elite $139 from Trailcam Pro free shipping plus an sd comes with it. They are everything you want.
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I like browning dark ops. I bought 2 about 3 years ago but one did take a dump this year. Easiest cam to set up. I bought 2 more a few months ago for $110. Bought 1 for a friend as a gift for $90 and free shipping from ****. Just took a fast look and found 1 on **** for $99.95 and free shipping.
http://www.****.com/itm/Browning-DARK-OPS-HD-Sub-Micro-Trail-Camera-10MP-BTC6HD-/291583656139?
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go get a Bushnell® Trophy Cam HD 12MP Vital Trail Cam think they are on sale for around your price point.
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I've got 5 or 6 Bushnell Trophy cams out for several years and they have been doing great. I bought a Browning this fall and I like it also. Great battery life on all of these.
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browning dark ops
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Browning Dark Ops s pretty hard to beat for the price.
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Looks like Browning or Bushnell so far.
I believe you guys reviews over any little gold stars!!
Any other ideas? All welcome!
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I have the browning strike force and love it. Very easy on batteries, Just seen it for $113 on amazon with free shipping.
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If you have not already, check out the Trailcam Pro website... they have some good info.
http://www.trailcampro.com/
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Originally posted by kennym:
I know this has been hashed over before, but new tech is ongoing, so here we go!
I need a simple cam, easy programming, with good response time, decent pics, not worried about video, and a decent price, say under $150....
Help me out!
My Coverts are 4 years old I think, and are failing at a rapid rate the last couple months...
Kenny,
The wife just gave me a Browning black ops for Xmas. Been using it over the past couple weeks. HD video, great trigger speed and great clarity. Easy to use and good battery life. I think she paid $110. 1 year warranty. Great cam for the money. Check out the reviews.
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I'd suggest Wildgame Innovations since I'm very happy with mine, but after going online and reading some reviews, it seems that people are not very happy with the newer models.
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I've been very pleased with the Bushnell as well. Comes in right around 130-150 on sale.
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I like the Brownings as well. Moultrie seems well thought of, but I've never used one. Not impressed with WGI, but I only have the cheaper models.
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I have some Browning Strike Force's out this year and have been very happy with them. I wouldn't buy a Cuddeback again on a bet. I like to have some cameras that have a white flash, especially on trails leading to my food plot. If I am where I can see the flash it will let me know something is coming. The problem I have with Cuddeback is sometimes the camera will flash and there is no picture, even if I walk in front of the camera on the way back home. I learned about the Browning Strike Force from Uncle Barry.
Jack
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Another vote for the Bushnell Trophy Cam.
I don't have any of the newer 12mp cams, but I have two of the older 8mps. This is the third or fourth year running them, and are by far my most consistent/reliable cams I have had to date. And battery life is excellent. I haven't done an exact count, but Id say around 5000 pics on 8AA batteries with a lot of those being nighttime.
I have been told by others to stay away from the trophy cams that have a store or sponsers name on the packaging. That these cams are not as reliable. Not sure if they use cheaper parts to reduce cost on large chain purchases or what?
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I've been using the moultrie A5 cams for 4 years now. I have 10 of them and I'm happy with their performance.
They run about 60 bucks.
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Here are some very good sale prices for trail cameras. The Moultrie and Browningis are very nice cameras. I would stay away from the Bushnell Trophy Cam they are junk. Every one I have bought have not lasted a year.
https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/hunting/cameras/game-and-trail-cameras.html
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Kenny, I know you and you are the real deal. Don't mess around.
http://reconyx.com/product/Outdoor_Series
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Thanks guys, I'm still reading stuff!!
TJ -I'm too cheap to put a really good one out that may get taken.....
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I will have to back up Tom's thoughts.. I had a Reconyx and it's the best camera I have ever used. Unfortunately it was stolen this passed summer. If anything they are a good security camera. That's the way you justify the purchase to the wife!
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Reconyx is a great camera for sure, but that's a lot of money down the drain if someone walks away with it. I would buy 4 other cameras for that same $500.00
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I like the Brownings. Strike Force Black Ops doesn't seem to spook deer at night, but night time picture quality isn't as good. The Elite HD takes better night pictures, but sometimes deer do notice them. Placing the camera 8-10' above the trail and pointed down seems to help quite a bit.
Both take outstanding day time pictures.
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Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Reconyx is a great camera for sure, but that's a lot of money down the drain if someone walks away with it. I would buy 4 other cameras for that same $500.00
That was always my thought. I was lucky enough to have access to a discount with them and had $300 in a new hc600. It was a great tool but yes expensive either way and now it's gone. But the idiot who took it will never be able to use it because it shuts down if you don't use the code for it and if the thief sends it back to Reconyx in Wisconsin to have it overwritten the serial number is on file under my name. One thing about Reconyx is your not only paying for the best tool out there in regards to cams but you get the best customer service in that market. I have used about all of them and I can speak from experience. They are not in my budget at the moment but you get what you pay for like anything else.
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If you can put out bait or attractants, you don't need a high dollar camera to see what you got in your area, because they come in and offer multiple pictures.
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Bushnell essential e2
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I have 6 of the brownings of various models - all work basically the same way - easy-peasy. I bought them as they went on sale. If you watch, you can get some of them for $79.99 at the "big outfitters store". I think they have one on sale now. Most all of the cameras are made in China, but the brownings seem to be a little better product than some of the others.
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Thank you all for all the help and advice, I ordered 2 Brownings after reading your thoughts and a million reviews. Have to wonder if some f the reviewers work for cam companies, some gushers and some grumpers on every facet of every camera!!
I ordered 2 different cameras so I could compare for myself.
Thanks again! :thumbsup:
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any of the Brownings