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Poll - Trail Cameras

Discussion in 'Trail Cameras' started by frenchbritt123, Dec 30, 2013.

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What is the best?

  1. Covert

    53 vote(s)
    30.8%
  2. Stealth Cam

    5 vote(s)
    2.9%
  3. Bushnell

    18 vote(s)
    10.5%
  4. SpyPoint

    2 vote(s)
    1.2%
  5. Leupold

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%
  6. Wildgame Innovations

    9 vote(s)
    5.2%
  7. Cuddeback

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%
  8. Homebrews

    8 vote(s)
    4.7%
  9. Reconyx

    25 vote(s)
    14.5%
  10. Moultrie

    50 vote(s)
    29.1%
  1. MGH_PA

    MGH_PA Moderator

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    Maybe this guy will be my new favorite:D

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  2. greatwhitehunter3

    greatwhitehunter3 Grizzled Veteran

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    So how hard is it to actually make a homebrew?
     
  3. MGH_PA

    MGH_PA Moderator

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    If you can solder and run a drill, not bad at all. This particular one was a Sony P41. The hack was very easy. I think wiring for external batteries on this model was awkward, but not too bad. I'm just waiting on my case now to finish the build.

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    I have a idea for a home brew maybe I could send you a pm and see if it is possible.
     
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    dbl lung Weekend Warrior

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    I have used a lot of different trail cameras. I will say 2 stand out as being very user friendly and work well also. Probably the most reliable are the Reconyx cameras. But when it comes to picture quality, flash range, and battery life which is what I believe most people are looking for Moultrie stands out. I went to all Moultries because I had a camera stolen and it scared me to think it could have been a $450 Reconyx. I ended up selling the 2 Reconyx cams I owned and purchasing 4 Moultries.

    I also use a Big Rack Trophy Products 300. It works well but the flash range is not close to what the Moultries are.
     
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    ultramax Grizzled Veteran

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    Kind of fun to put cams up on a mineral sites,I often put two or three different brand of cams on the same hole you will be surprised at the difference in trigger counts. even with the same brand and model no matter who's it is. I have taken two brand new cams out of the box,new battery's and new sd cards set both up with the same settings and have one get 40 more pics in the same day during testing.
     
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    Sure. I'm no expert, but I can point you in the right direction if necessary.

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    i have black 60 and m 990i they each have the very good points
    blk 60 great range with there black flash video very good
    m 990 the night pictures out to 20 ft. are they very best
    right now cost is about $15.00 to $20.00 more for the covert thats for the CS there's is hard to beat
     
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    Those 2014 Stealthcam G series trail cameras sure seem really good, photos and video on Facebook page look awesome. They may even get a vote on next years poll. lol
     
  10. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    What you smokin? haha! Perhaps they will...
     
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  12. austin97

    austin97 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    lolol

    "we are the champions
    no time for losers
    cos we are the champions.."

    that should be coverts slogan
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Im curious,

    Does anybody in the industry have any sales numbers on trail cams? Which company sold the most? categories? Individual model? ect?

    Im assuming Moultrie does the most, but i honestly dont know...
     
  14. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    I would be curious as well...not that it would change my mind but it would be an awesome stat.
     
  15. gutone4me

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    Im not sure exactly how many we sold but bet it isnt as many as Moultrie or WGI
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Moultries are in every Wal-Mart and Cabelas. They get an INSANE amount of exposure.
     
  17. frenchbritt123

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    Still a closer race than I thought it would be. Covert by 12% so far.
     
  18. TAuth41

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    I really wanna try a M-880 and a new Stealth Cam to see how they worked compared to Coverts.
     
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    wi p&y Weekend Warrior

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    ive used coverts for years but started using moultries this year and really liked them. i got a 990i and a m880 and i like both those cams more then my red 40 or the mp6.... but i should be quite on this site seems like every other post is by a covert pro staff or mobster raxx.....
     
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    How does one keep quite ? :confused:
     

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