Need new trail camera

[BLACKJACK]

Good news is that I got my cameras out yesterday – finally. Bad news is that my last Leaf River puked, the display is going bad, can’t get the date/time set, so now I’m short a camera.

In your opinion, whats the best bang for the buck in cameras right now?? Whats the last one that you’ve bought??

I had luck with my two D-55’s and one D-55IR Moultrie’s last year, was thinking of just getting another D55…. Reliable, good pictures, easy to use. The D55 IR ran all summer long on one set of batteries – but I wasn’t that impressed with the pictures, but the battery life makes up for it, especially at a remote, seldom visited location.

Let me know what trail camera you'd recommend.

[LightningBG]

Primos Truth Cam 46

[nonteepical]

bushnell trophy cam hands down, you can get 2010 models on the internet for $135, i've read on other forums people finding 2011's for $160. I also have a cuddeback (expert model) it takes great pictures but not many of them (like 15 a week compared to 300 from the trophy cam) it takes to long to reset after it takes a pic so it misses alot of animals. trophy cam also has a 2 year warranty compared to 6 months from cudde. Have 2 wild game cameras the IR only lasted 1 season and the flash camera is still working, going on i think its 3rd or 4th year.

[slimngrizzly]

Ive tried a ton of cameras, I still like the Cuddebacks the best. The triggerspeed is unmatched and the pics are beautiful.... AND now they have a 5 MP infrared!

Honestly I think all the brands are getting better now and more affordable. Better pics, longer battery life, smaller in size, but for overall quality for the price, you cant beat a cuddle IMO.

I have an almost new Moultrie I40 ill sell you for cheap!

[hockeybc69]

Try a homebrew from Jim at http://www.jtswildlifecameras.com/

OK,,,,, no, he doesnt have the cheapest cams. But you would not believe some of the creations he has come up with.

And I can already here, "what about warranty?"

Well, best bang for the buck is very subjective.

[jerkbait]

I bought a new Moultrie M-80 about 2 months ago. Very happy so far, runs on 8 AA batteries and are supposed to last upto a year. Clear bright pictures. Found it for a 100 bucks on the web. Competes with the trophy cams. Good luck.

[Walleye Guy]

If money is not an issue and you want the very best, buy a Reconyx.

[psepuncher]

The Leupold RCX-2 Digital Trail Camera

features 10.0 MP picture resolution,

45'–90' range, 48 IR LEDs, Video/Audio,

less than one-second trigger.

Runs on eight AA lithium batteries

Camera includes AA battery cartridge tray, hex standoffs, lockdown security plate, and mounting strap

what can I say...it's a Leupold.

[fr0sty]

There are a lot of new cameras out at a good price points with great features. The problem is their actual field performance is unknown.

I will echo what walleye guy said. If you want a camera that will snap multiple pics of everything that walks by, have excellent battery life and a company that stands behind their product, then get a reconyx.

The other cams way work out, but it's more of a gamble on how they will perform and how long they will last.

[Pooh]

i have a wildgame innovations IR3 good camera great price

[JSK76]

I was unhappy with most the cameras I have owned until I bought a Reconyx.

I had a old Cuddyback 3.1 that was ok, took great quality pictures but I alway wondered why I never seen any pic of my dog when I knew he was going out to the food plot from time to time. bought a Reconyx RC60 HO and not only did I see my dog on camera for the first time in 5 years, I also got wolf and every thing else down to the size of a chipmunk and small bird is flight. Now I'm 100% sure if it crosses the direction of camera I will have a picture of it.

The Scout Guard I had (mostly the same as a Bushnell Trophy) was a good camera for the price for someone looking to not drop a fortune or looking at putting out on public land. I just didn't like the red LED flash and thats why I bought the RC60 HO with a invisible flash.

[x1957x]

slimngrizzly. I will take that I-40 off your hands for ya. E-mail me at [email protected]. Thanks, jeff

[Boar]

Hey jeff trying to add one more to the arsonal eh? I'm a moultrie fan. an liek them alot, gota 6.0 had a flash 4.0 worked great, got the IR55 like it so far, an just purchased a primos 46, an the yard pictures are awsome. Cant wait to see wat happenns in the feild. found online down in tennesee for 89 bucks. Seen them up here for 129-139. it pays to shop online. Boar

[x1957x]

Jeff, if a guy can get it cheap enough from him its good enough to add to the collection. How was your storms last night? We had some come through here early this morning to. Let me know bud.