Moultrie cameras

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  1. Pro V1

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    I have two "older" moultrie cameras that I am having issues with. One is a D40 & the other is a D50. They are the older style cameras that are about as big as a lunchbox & weigh about 13lbs each. The flash doesn't work on one & the other only takes pics if the deer are literally 3' away. Each camera is 5 years old @ the oldest. My question to you guys is, can these be repaired/fixed or am I better off throwing them away? When they worked they were great cameras so I hate to give up on them? Any input would be appreciated.


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    Pro V1, Oct 22, 2013
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    Trash! The technology has advanced so much in 5 years I would ditch them and buy new. Probably could buy at least one new cam for what its going to cost in repair and shipping. That's if they will even work on anything that old.
     
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    Heckler is right every now and then.;)
     
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  5. Heckler

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    Mine is bigger. :)
     
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    I just threw out two D40's for the same reasons.

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    Trash 'em!!! The money you'll save by getting a new one that uses "AA" batteries will out weight your old cameras with the big clunky batteries!!! I've got a M-990i and I havnt changed batteries in it yet this year and its been out since April!! Worth the purchase!!
     
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    What does Pope & Young say?:tu:

    Keep telling yourself that.;)
     
    frenchbritt123, Oct 22, 2013
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    The tape measure doesn't lie!
     
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    Exactly, so what does Pope & Young say?:tu:
     
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    I bet you are hearing whispers of "Not quite big enough".;)
     
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    By my account you are a middle finger length over without shrinkage. :nana:
     
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    My middle finger is not 20".;)
     
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    If you posted your net score in the contest instead of your gross you cheated yourself. You barely made it with deductions dude!
     
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    Thanks fellas. Not whT I wanted to hear but I had a feeling.


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    Id keep em but just keep them as decoys to put your newer, smaller ,maybe even black flash or IR cams on if you ever have any problems with theft or trespassing . But other than that you could toss em. And with new ones you will save enough money on batteries vs the old moultries that the cams will pay for themselfs over keeping the old ones.
     
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    I LIKE IT!


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    Trash em buy moultrie m880 you cn get them off ebay for a little over 100.00
     
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    i bought one of the moultrie panoramic 150s. its a great camera and its really durable. its pretty much like having 3 cameras, which covers a better range of area. its expensive, but worth it.
     
    vinniemuzychko, Oct 29, 2013
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    M80 and M80X are both great cameras. I have one of each.
     
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    That brand makes some great decoys.:woot:
     
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