New to trail cameras

[kelcher]

Guys,

I am new to trail cameras and I am thinking about getting my first one. I have seen a lot of cameras now in the $100-$150 range and would like to know what experience any of you have had with these cameras as far as dependability, battery life, and picture quality? I don't want to spend too much right out of the gate. Any tips on which ones to steer away from? Any positive experiences? IR would be great, but not required. Thanks for any input you can give.

 

[bradley]

moultrie m40 4.0 mega pixel 100.00 battery life at least 30 days

 

[kelcher]

Okay, that's one in favor of Moultrie, any other opinions?

 

[iowabucks]

Think about a homebrew. I would take a homebrew over a commercial unit any day. I have 7 of them.

 

[kelcher]

I like the idea of the homebrews and I do agree with you that many of the homebrew pics I have seen have been better quality than many of the commercial ones, but they are more expensive and I would probably screw it up the first time. I'm thinking that I should start slow and graduate to a homebrew after I have a little experience and know that I will get into it.

 

[JNRBRONC]

$100.00 Moultrie D40:

Sony P41 homebrew:

No question that the homebrew quality is superior. If I thought there was a chance of a cam getting stolen on the property I wanted to hang it, I'd hang the Moultrie there.

 

[cdpurcell]

I have had a lot of luck with Stealth cams and no matter what everyone says it all matters what you think. They all work fine and you can get more battery life out of a Moultrie. Above the guy says 30 days and that is correct when you just put a regular battery in it. However I had one and converted it over to take the mojo duck batteries and it would last for about 2 months or so depending on how many night pictures it took. Again they all work and if you need any help there is always someone on here willing to give you some help. Good luck and let us know what you get.

CDP

 

[kelcher]

Perfect examples of the quality difference JNR. Thanks for posting. I think I might get a Moultrie first and upgrade down the road. Thanks guys.

 

[nannyslayer]

Moultrie I-60 I really like this camera, little hard on batteries, but not to bad. It is a IR cam, and has excellent flash range.

Cuddieback IR. Best daytime camera there is, in my opinion, but the night shot isn't that great. Battery life is awesome though.

Stealth V330, my personal favorite cam of all. Great flash range, decent trigger speed, and excellent battery life.

 

[kelcher]

Thanks Nanny, nice pics.