Cheap trail camera

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  1. mab

    mab Weekend Warrior

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    As money is real tight in my house, I am trying to find a real reasonably priced camera. Might get two of them. My question is, would anyone 'trust' buying one on ebay or should I just go to walmart and get what I can??? Knowing that even on ebay, I might not get something that works as it is supposed to. At least I can return it if I buy from walmart. What do you all think? Before anyone asks, I might be able to spend 60-80 dollars on one. Any other suggestions are welcomed.
     
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    ybohunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    2nd generation Moultrie a5 or any of Stealth Cam "P" series.
     
  3. Big Oak

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    I've tried several different brands. Best camera for the money is Hunten Outdoors. You can go to Sportsmans Guide and buy for around $60-$70. It's camouflage, blackout, takes good pictures and pretty good camera speed. Long battery life.. Hard to beat

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    kurveball18 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    elkguide Grizzled Veteran

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    Wildgame are inexpensive and have worked well here.

    I'd check your local D ick's or Bass Pro or whatever sporting goods you have close by.

    Cabelas is having online sales too.
     
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    BigPhil_H Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I'd just get one good camera instead of buying two cheap ones. If you could even increase your budget $10-$20 and get two Covert MPE-6's or MP-8's, it would be money well spent. Especially considering that they will replace it at any time if it doesn't perform as it should.
     
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    I have 4 of the wildgame innovations Axe 5 from D icks. You can get the on sale for $40 each. Work well for what I need.
     
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    muzzyman88 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I tried a few over the years and had a couple Wildgame cameras. The current one thats still working takes whiteout pics at dawn and dusk. That and their case designs leave a lot to be desired.

    I just picked up a Browning Dark Ops based on reviews on trailcam pro that were impressive. I can say so far, I love the camera. For 120.00, and with one of the fastest trigger speeds in the business at .72 seconds, you can't go wrong IMO. I'm going to run this cam over the winter on feed to put it to good use. If it continues working the way it has, I will be grabbing a few more when I see them on sale again.
     
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    mikeb75 Weekend Warrior

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    I have the wild game ones and they work great! I also have a Moultrie but like the wild game ones better hands down!

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    Trevor TFO Weekend Warrior

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    I agree with this! Great cameras for the money, I have two of them and they perform better than some of the big name brands that I have used. (Dont mind the date, forgot to set it when i put the cam out) HUNT0032.jpg HUNT0024.jpg
     

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