Legit Sub-$100.00 Cameras Worthy Of Considering

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  1. foodplot19

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    I just pulled the card from the Apeman camera that I purchased. This was the first time I set it to video. I'll have to say, I'm impressed. The video quality is much better than the pic's. I'll get some posted to show.
     
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    It's not working. I'll have to try when I get home.
     
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    I can deal with "not so great" night pics, but those are pretty horrible. It looks like it doesn't handle any motion very well either.
     
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    Would you guys pay an extra $25 for a camera with a 5 year, no BS warranty and 50% theft replacement? If so, you may want to check out the Exodus Trek!
     
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    We keep getting recommendations for these, but haven’t tried them out yet.


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    Aren't these $145 not $125? I've also been curious on these...
     
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    Highly recommend the Bushnell essential e2 camera. Always under $100 on amazon. Occasionally can find them for 84.99 with free batteries and SD card. I have 3 of these. Great cameras
     
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    I second this.


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    Have you had any luck with the flash issue we've discussed on I believe the E3?
     
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    Nope.

    Just like my Snypers and USA Trail Cameras...there is NO consistency, and it’s frustrating.

    That’s what you get with Chinese rebranded products. All these cameras are made exactly the same and they are lying if they suggest otherwise.


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    Agree way more than I disagree with ya there!
     
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    How cold was it when you pulled the card? I have one of these. In Nov it was 10-20 degrees at night. If I turned off the cam to pull the card, the cam would not turn back on. Tried new batteries and that did not help. Had to bring it back to my truck and warm the entire cam. Even then, it may or may not take pics.

    Agree with the assessment of pic quality and usefulness. $50ish for cam, batteries and SD card, I wouldn't be too butt hurt if it walked off the public land I hunt.

    It did show me timber cruisers marking trees for a cutting this winter. I never noticed the markings until I reviewed my pics. One guy was waving at my cam. LOL
     
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    I used them from August-The end of November. Didn't have any issues. i actually put one back out a week ago to investigate some mysterious tire tracks:ninja:. so we will see how it did in the sub zero weather
     
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    They were on pre-order for $125. I ordered four due to my experience with their higher end cameras the Lift and Lift II. I also have seen several pro-staffers with coupon codes in the past they will share to save you coin. I've used their warranty once and it was as advertised. I was just sick of throwing cameras away after a couple seasons of use. The Treks are shipping very soon. I will get them in the field ASAP and report back as soon as I can when my thoughts on the camera.
     
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