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I know it's been beaten to death but with new tech all the time, but what is your fave cam for price, quality and mostly, reliability?
So far I've liked Covert the best , but open to any suggestions. Mine seem to last about 3 years average ...
I have had really good luck with Browning Strike Force cameras. I have some at least 5 or 6 years old and still going strong. In fact, every Browning I have is still going strong (hope that didn't jinx me). They run on only 6 AA batteries and last a long as some others that required 10-12 batteries.
When replacing some others that gave up the ghost, I recently discovered there are now multiple cameras in the Strike Force series and prices cover a fairly wide range. I always stay on the low end and will never pay more than $120, and usually 20-30 less.
I generally run about 20 camera across multiple properties.
the cheap tasco's that wallyworld sells work pretty good for the money, i started using a couple stealthcam blackouts earlier this year, so far so good.
this is the stealthcam blackout
https://youtu.be/mumVSPazdVg
https://youtu.be/IdOAA-5uc5o
these are from the tascos
https://youtu.be/vO7de3mkRx4
https://youtu.be/opyLARMNwpE
https://youtu.be/hGLde7-hUzg
I usually run 6-8 on the lease I manage to show prospective hunters the range of deer we have .
For me , I've never had a shot at a buck I have pics of! I hunt at my bro's place tho so that may explain it. LOL
I have a couple Brownings that are OK , not as good as the Coverts I liked so much , but Coverts have gone up a lot and I'm not into spending tons on cameras to hang on a tree.
Am running 25 game cameras now. The Covert has been the personally preferred choice yet, I feel their increase in price has motivated me to search for a reliable camera that meets my needs. Have three Campark 16mp cameras being delivered on Tuesday.
Scott, I looked at those but couldn't quite pull the trigger on them. May yet tho, could you let me know what you think when they arrive?
KennyM....I will certainly provide you some feedback once adequately tested.
Kenny, I would have to say you are using one of the better cams out there. With that said my focus has been on the Browning line up for the past 5 years. I have tried them all the way up to the Reconyx and the browning is my favorite all around camera. The coverts I have used over the years have treated me well but I hate the night time pics. I recently sent a Browning back because it would not turn on. They upgraded my camera and shipped a new one back to me free of charge and even paid for the shipping. I'm very impressed with the customer service to say the least. I am trying a stealth cam this year after some conversation with a outfitter buddy from Alberta. He leaves his out all winter and they have treated him well. I enjoy running video mode over scrapes and the Browning's do a great job for me with minimal battery usage. Best of luck this fall!
I've got about 6 or 8 of the Bushnell trophy cams and 1 Browning. Ive had good luck with all of them. Some of the bushnell are probably 8 years old and still going strong. Battery life is excellent. The Browning is a great little camera also. It's about 4 years old and is the simplest to work. Excellent battery life also
Ok you said quality and reliability. I have over twenty reconyx and have never sent any of them in for repairs. Ive had many other brands mainly trying to save money and most don't make it a year before sending em back. I bought a bushnell aggressor and Im on the third one in four years. The price of the reconyx is definitely higher but you get what you pay for with them... Some of my older ones are over twenty years old, no problems. The newer model has come down in price to 399 at trail cam pro if you can get over the price you won't be disappointed. Personally i won't spend my money on anything else..
Wow i thought 3 was a lot i like the browning trail cam i just set the out yesterday and now there's a fire in the area hope the don't burn up.
I know that alot of people have had bad luck, but I have 2 wildlife innovations cams that have been in continuous use for 5 years and still going strong. not sure of the model. I use covert cellular cams. Still have one kidney of I need more.
I like Covert and Browning ... I have some really old Moultries that are still working well. I've had a few Bushnells with mixed results. My hesitation to buying a really pricey camera like the Reconix is that i would not want someone stealing it ... I have had a few stolen and it really pisses me off.... and yes I use lock boxes and cable locks. The only customer service I have delt with was Moultrie years ago and it was excellent, and Cudde Bac and they sucked.
A lot of you say how great company X's customer service is. The funny thing is I don't know what reconyx's customer service is like because I never needed it. :biglaugh: Would you rather have your camera taking pics or finding out how your brands customer service is...... :bigsmyl:
I can't imagine spending the kind of money some of you guys do on them. I get the cheap $28 Tascos at Walmart. They work just fine and last for years. I could buy a new bow with what I save. :deadhorse:
I've owned many cameras and i've only needed customer service twice, but it's nice to know if they are good or not. I have trail cameras as a hobby, to take wildlife pictures. It has nothing to do with hunting. I appreciate a camera that does not miss pictures, I have put several brands on the same tree to compare what they capture. The slow ones I put in places that slow does not make a difference. The good ones i put where i anticipate getting good pictures of species i enjoy seeing and i want every opportunity to count. In the Cascades of western Washington I have a picture of most any critter that roams those mountains.
I started doing this back in the day of film trail cams and that was a learning experience to say the least on camera placement and site selection. I have some great pictures capturing critters in the wild, Im sure a top notch brand may have made them better but occasionally even a Browny Instamatic get a great picture. I have thousands of pics on my Covert, Browning and Moultrie cameras and many of them are pretty darn good !
(https://i.imgur.com/EymUau0.jpg?1)
Under $100 Bushnell ...
(https://i.imgur.com/zTW3sM1.jpg)
another under $100 pic
(https://i.imgur.com/3MwldmQ.jpg)
I had cropped the brand out, but I believe in was a Bushnell, one of my stolen cameras unfortunately. I have been going to that spot for more than thirty years and only once ran into someone. A group of youngsters the same year my cameras went missing, who undoubtedly took my cameras.
I think this gal was trying to figure how to get into the lockbox
(https://i.imgur.com/qYxKzRe.jpg?1)
obviously this guy was excited to have his picture taken by a cheap Moultrie camera :goldtooth:
(https://i.imgur.com/2PyVuxo.jpg)
Kenny, I have had Moultrie, SpyPoint, Bushnell and Covert. The Coverts from 3-4 years ago are by far my favorites, they are still running and have had no issues at all.
David
I really like Wildgame Innovations. They take good quality pictures, seem to last a long time, and the batteries seem to last forever in them.
This is from a Browning couple days ago. Good trigger speed and good pic ...[attachment=1]
Pic is way better, that is a pic of computer screen... LOL
Looking at these for $169 , sounds good, and I'm just not gonna spend 3-4 bills on one...
No decision yet, thanks all for the input! :thumbsup:
Capture 24MP photos and 1080 video of visitors to your hunting grounds or property with the Browning Strike Force XD Pro Trail Camera. This feature-rich cam boasts an 80' motion detection range and a fast 0.15-second trigger speed. Dual cameras – one for day, one for night – are designed to produce sharp images.The infrared LED flash has a 120' range, and offers selectable IR settings for nighttime use. Time-Lapse Plus shooting mode captures images at pre-set intervals over a designated period while still shooting motion-triggered pictures, and Browning's Buck Watch Time-Lapse Viewer software (available for free download) enables you to see patterns and changes over that period. You can review images and video on-board with the 1.5" color viewing screen.The Strike Force XD Pro can be set to shoot up to eight images in Rapid Fire mode. Photos and videos are recorded to user-supplied SDXC memory cards up to 512GB. The camera runs on six user-supplied AA batteries or on an optional external power supply connected to its 12V power jack. It's also configured with a TV Out connector for viewing on a monitor and a USB port for image transfer to your computer.
I bought a couple more brownings, but got an email today and this place has some really cheap ones. No idea how good or bad....
https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/Clearance?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Clearance&utm_content=BRAND+NEW+for+2020+%3F%3F+Rogers+Waders&utm_campaign=Saturday+July+25,+2020&_bta_tid=3162486803358901091532733150600164975211322752961655962549781093408121990467312138474853930595054738806461697&page=1