Trail cam advice?

KentuckyTJ · March 15, 2009, 10:42:00 PM

Guys, The company that makes these cameras private labels them to any company that wants to be a distributor. I have both the Coverts and Scoutguards it's the exact same camera.

NoCams · March 16, 2009, 09:21:00 AM

KY TJ,
Sent you a email and PM.

nocams

Don Stokes · March 16, 2009, 09:48:00 AM

Kentucky TJ, I guess I'm out of date (as usual). When I bought mine a few months ago, I read a warning somewhere that there was a ripoff being sold that looks identical to the SG550. I assume the ripoffs are still out there, so I'd be careful.

About the price, I've paid twice as much for a camera that wasn't half as good. For a little over $200 I'm very pleased.

vermonster13 · March 16, 2009, 09:55:00 AM

What's next Dave, a question on which ATV is best for the backyard?!?

KentuckyTJ · March 16, 2009, 10:37:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Don Stokes:
Kentucky TJ, I guess I'm out of date (as usual). When I bought mine a few months ago, I read a warning somewhere that there was a ripoff being sold that looks identical to the SG550. I assume the ripoffs are still out there, so I'd be careful.

About the price, I've paid twice as much for a camera that wasn't half as good. For a little over $200 I'm very pleased.

Don, if this is a "rip off" they aren't trying to hide it very well.

http://www.covertscoutingcamera.com/

Don Stokes · March 16, 2009, 03:33:00 PM

Kentucky TJ, I don't think the Covert is the ripoff I was warned about. However, their other model based on the Scoutguard guts seems to have some serious problems.

http://www.chasingame.com/index.php?id=45#dlccovertii

Drew · March 16, 2009, 03:38:00 PM

quote:
Originally posted by vermonster13:
What's next Dave, a question on which ATV is best for the backyard?!?

Jack Denbow · March 16, 2009, 05:55:00 PM

Kentuc what do the covert cams use for batteries? Their website doesn't mention which batteries are used. I like the idea of using SD cards since my other cameras use the same card.

vtmtnman · March 16, 2009, 07:15:00 PM

I have some sites for homebrew info if someone needs them.Send a PM.

KentuckyTJ · March 16, 2009, 07:21:00 PM

Jack they take 8 AA's. I buy the energizer lithium blue's. I've also used my eneloop rechargeable's in them as well.

vermonster13 · March 16, 2009, 07:39:00 PM

Never say never. :D

Jack Denbow · March 16, 2009, 08:04:00 PM

Kentuc, thanks. I will have to add a couple of them to my list things I want this year.
Jack