Best trail cam under $150?

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  1. NY Bowhunter

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    Looking to pick up a couple more cams. I really don't have any need for $300 + cameras. Was figuring something in the way of $100-$150. Just wondering what you guys think is a really good cam in that range. I was looking at the cuddeback capture that is now marked down from $199 to $139. Also the moultrie mini cam 80 which is the same price. Or is there something better in that range? Thanks
     
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    Definitely the M80 in my opinion! I was in the market for a camera couple months ago so I went to my local pro shop. He had quite a few to choose from. I wanted the Cudde Capture, but he said he had too many customers have issues with them. He recommended the M80. They take awesome day pics, the best night pics I've seen (there can be a slight blur occasionally), they double as a plo****cher. I put lithium AA's in mine the other day and the battery life shows like 250 days or something crazy like that. They also take video with audio which i have yet to try.

    I bought the first one and have gone back to buy 3 total. He sells his for $129. Check out my posts in the trail cam forum to see some of the pics!
     
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    MOultries D-55IR you can find them for around $90.
    They have a software update on their web site for it so you can set it to take pic from every 15 sec to 30 min.
    they are nice clear pics
     
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    Lots of people like the Primos. Wildgame just came out with a new line you might want to check out. I also hear good things about the Covert
     
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    For the money I'd probably go with the M80. Lots of features for a good price.

    Blessings......Pastorjim
     
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    moultrie d55.......the best camera i have ever owned ....it will
    give you all the details about the pic and 5.0 mega pixels
     
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    Moultrie M-80 in my opinion is a great camera for the price. Takes excellent day and night pictures.

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    Reconditioned Cuddeback Capture IR for $130 at Fleet Farm
     
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    Man, I wish we had a Fleet Farm where I live. That store has everything.
     
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    Bushnell trophy cam! $145 w/ free shipping on ebay all day

    The moultrie m-80 & 100 look nice as well, but I own 9 Bushnells and they dont miss anything!
     
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    I have had great luck with the Moultrie M-80. It is the best camera that I have found for the money.
     
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    I like these Moultrie I-45 for $120. They are refurbed but work great.

    I bought the two pack for $220 and looking to buy another set. They run on D size batteries which I also like.
     
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    Plo****cher HA :D Dang foul mouths...
     
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    I would go with the covert ca3.0 trail cam. my dad and i just got one, and in my opinion it takes very very good pics. i think it retails for around like 100-120 bucks.:D
     
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    M80 for $99 at Scheels no doubt, and I have all kinds of cameras "bushnell trophy cams as well".
    Its small, great on batteries takes great photos and video with sound and its simple to setup!!
     
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    Bushnell trophy cams. Their on sale everywhere right now In that 160.00 dollar range. Great camera for the price.
     
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    :( I didn't catch the fine print:(

    Back to the I-45.

    I also bought one of these (which is back ordered) to view the photos in the field and even upload and email frommy phone on the spot.

    http://www.airstash.com/
     

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