Trail camera opinions

GrandSlam · #1 07-05-2018, 10:31 AM

What is a decent camera that won't break the bank?

Chetywn · #2 07-05-2018, 11:10 AM

I've had nothing but good things to say about all my Spypoint cameras, they beat the crap out of all the cheap ones I've ever tried and I doubt I will ever waste money buying a different brand now. Fast triggers, amazing battery life, great quality pictures... and Canadian to boot.

Depends on your idea of breaking the bank but I got 2 of the 10D's (previous version of 11-D) for $180 on sale, best deal I see right now is this one at Cabela's

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/98501...d-trail-camera

GrandSlam · #3 07-05-2018, 11:35 AM

I was actually looking at that. Good reviews and reasonably priced.

A Sittn Duck · #4 07-05-2018, 11:39 AM

Again... depends on your definition of breaking the bank. But I now have the new Spypoint Link-S and WOW. Yes it's more expensive and high end, but if you factor in that it's solar so no batteries needed, and it's wireless so no gas money to go check the pics, AND no disturbing your hunting area until you actually want to hunt... Well that I think adds up to a good deal in my opinion.

DiabeticKripple · #5 07-05-2018, 12:33 PM

I’ve had one Spypoint and 2 Stealth Cams.

By far the Spypoint beats the Stealth Cams. The tigger is much faster and the pictures are way better quality.

If I zoom in on the stealth cam photos, the picture gets quite grainy, where the Spypoint keeps a decent resolution to look at small features.

raw outdoors · #6 07-05-2018, 01:51 PM

I am testing out apeman cameras you can find them on amazon.ca / amazon.com. $45/$75 depending on the model H45/ H68 I think is the models
I have exclusively used bushnell cameras with average suscess. And these apeman cameras have better reviews and you can’t beat the price.

GrandSlam · #7 07-10-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chetywn

I've had nothing but good things to say about all my Spypoint cameras, they beat the crap out of all the cheap ones I've ever tried and I doubt I will ever waste money buying a different brand now. Fast triggers, amazing battery life, great quality pictures... and Canadian to boot.

Depends on your idea of breaking the bank but I got 2 of the 10D's (previous version of 11-D) for $180 on sale, best deal I see right now is this one at Cabela's

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/98501...d-trail-camera

Just an update. Ended up getting this model from Cabelas. Great specs and price.

raw outdoors · #8 07-10-2018, 09:03 PM

Looks like it has good reviews on cabelas web sight let us know how it works at -30 and battery life. My busnells crap out at -18

GrandSlam · #9 07-10-2018, 11:00 PM

I will probably get the lithium battery pack. What SD cards are you guys using?

Beeman3 · #10 07-11-2018, 06:30 AM

My Spy Point Mini has been great. Needed to give it a update a few years back. But other than that it takes good pictures and battery life has been excellent. I set it up in September and it runs right through till the end of November. Never had to put in a second set of batteries. Temps here in Manitoba in November are usually a good test!

Jays toyz · #11 07-11-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandSlam

I will probably get the lithium battery pack. What SD cards are you guys using?

SD cards? At the file size these cameras create any ol memory card should do. I have never given trail cam cards a second thought. Drone and DSLR I pay attention. Anyone have an intelligent thought on the subject?

beaver river game · #12 07-05-2018, 05:15 PM

Can’t beat the browning trail cameras for the price I have 30 bushnels Tried almost all other brands but there battery life when it hits minus 30 sucks but I’m now finding the brownings are even better. Any camera will work good in the summer months our winters is what sets them apart.

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Sask Bearman · #13 07-05-2018, 07:37 PM

I have used Moultries for years. Simple to operate which is good for me.

Grizzly Adams · #14 07-06-2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sask Bearman

I have used Moultries for years. Simple to operate which is good for me.

Buddy gave me one with the card error problem. No real fix for it. Thought I'd find it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSZk3lOVL8

Grizz

Ricochet Ranch · #15 07-07-2018, 07:05 PM

Canadian tire had some Primos cameras on sale a while back for $40/ea. I wish I bought 10. I bought 2 and they were awesome for the price. And if someone walked off with it I wasn't out $250 like if it was my spypoint. They're $80/ea now but I'm waiting for a sale again.

Jays toyz · #16 07-07-2018, 08:50 PM

I have a hodgepodge of cameras but my most reliable camera as far as getting wildlife not tall grass, lens flares or rustling leaves is my Browning. My cheap Chinese cameras cost half as much but are half as reliable. Experimenting on a $80 apeman camera set up in my yard today.

H380 · #17 07-08-2018, 11:07 PM

Spypoint force 10 has been good for me both summer and winter.

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bucksman · #18 07-09-2018, 08:28 AM

i vote for browning as well, I have the bushnells with the viewing screen and a couple brownings and the brownings perform just as good if not better. cold temperature they work really well

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/10790...riantId=299243

nimrod · #19 07-09-2018, 08:37 AM

Above options are all good choices, just stay away from Wild innovations models, had one change colours from green to white, they did not return my phone calls or emails about this.Now all I use is the cell models, most are the same just different packaging

sdb8440 · #20 07-09-2018, 02:33 PM

I bought this one off Amazon and the pics have been outstanding so far IMO, but I have nothing to compare it too. The only drawback is the lack of a security box (could rig up a generic one tho).

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jays toyz · #21 07-09-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sdb8440

I bought this one off Amazon and the pics have been outstanding so far IMO, but I have nothing to compare it too. The only drawback is the lack of a security box (could rig up a generic one tho).

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am test driving the same camera now. Pir seems good. Instructions and interface are good. Feels cheap as hell and the latches worry me from a longevity standpoint.

sdb8440 · #22 07-09-2018, 04:24 PM

The reviews are pretty outstanding though, will see about longevity I guess. Battery wise I bought the Panasonic Enflow set, they took 1500+ pics over three weeks and still had plenty of charge.