Game Camera Question
12-21-2004, 11:27 AM
#1
Giant Nontypical
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Game Camera Question
I had my 35mm game cam stolen. It was a cheapie, so no big deal.
I've gotta get another one, and I'd really like to try a digital unit.
My old 35mm used to click and wind after taking a photo. It was fairly loud.
1. Are the digital ones totally silent?
2. Do you have to bring home the entire unit to look at the photos?
3. Any water/ice/snow problems?
4. Suggestions?
I've gotta get another one, and I'd really like to try a digital unit.
My old 35mm used to click and wind after taking a photo. It was fairly loud.
1. Are the digital ones totally silent?
2. Do you have to bring home the entire unit to look at the photos?
3. Any water/ice/snow problems?
4. Suggestions?
12-21-2004, 04:49 PM
#2
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 262
RE: Game Camera Question
Sorry to hear some lowlife stole your camera. Be careful with a digital, I would hate to have one of those stolen. I have a Leaf River and will refer to it to answer your questions:
1. Yes, totally silent
2. No, I bring a compact flash card with me when going to the camera. I pull out the card in the camera and replace it with the one I brought with me. I bought a card reader for $20 to look at the pics on my computer. Also the cards run $30 to $40 apiece depending on how many megs you go with.
3. Not yet and have not heard of any.
4. Buy a Leaf River! I am very happy with mine and will be buying a 2nd one to put at another property I hunt. Another suggestion I have read from Cornfed is to use a cable with a cinch lock to help deter theft. Right now I have mine padlocked with a normal "bike type" coiled cable but am going to add a cinch lock for extra security.
1. Yes, totally silent
2. No, I bring a compact flash card with me when going to the camera. I pull out the card in the camera and replace it with the one I brought with me. I bought a card reader for $20 to look at the pics on my computer. Also the cards run $30 to $40 apiece depending on how many megs you go with.
3. Not yet and have not heard of any.
4. Buy a Leaf River! I am very happy with mine and will be buying a 2nd one to put at another property I hunt. Another suggestion I have read from Cornfed is to use a cable with a cinch lock to help deter theft. Right now I have mine padlocked with a normal "bike type" coiled cable but am going to add a cinch lock for extra security.
12-21-2004, 05:42 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
Posts: 4,271
RE: Game Camera Question
ORIGINAL: Blodg
Sorry to hear some lowlife stole your camera. Be careful with a digital, I would hate to have one of those stolen. I have a Leaf River and will refer to it to answer your questions:
1. Yes, totally silent
2. No, I bring a compact flash card with me when going to the camera. I pull out the card in the camera and replace it with the one I brought with me. I bought a card reader for $20 to look at the pics on my computer. Also the cards run $30 to $40 apiece depending on how many megs you go with.
3. Not yet and have not heard of any.
4. Buy a Leaf River! I am very happy with mine and will be buying a 2nd one to put at another property I hunt. Another suggestion I have read from Cornfed is to use a cable with a cinch lock to help deter theft. Right now I have mine padlocked with a normal "bike type" coiled cable but am going to add a cinch lock for extra security.
Sorry to hear some lowlife stole your camera. Be careful with a digital, I would hate to have one of those stolen. I have a Leaf River and will refer to it to answer your questions:
1. Yes, totally silent
2. No, I bring a compact flash card with me when going to the camera. I pull out the card in the camera and replace it with the one I brought with me. I bought a card reader for $20 to look at the pics on my computer. Also the cards run $30 to $40 apiece depending on how many megs you go with.
3. Not yet and have not heard of any.
4. Buy a Leaf River! I am very happy with mine and will be buying a 2nd one to put at another property I hunt. Another suggestion I have read from Cornfed is to use a cable with a cinch lock to help deter theft. Right now I have mine padlocked with a normal "bike type" coiled cable but am going to add a cinch lock for extra security.
Leaf River gets my vote. As mentioned I suggest the MasterLock Python lock to secure the unit. 
12-21-2004, 08:13 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Posts: 565
RE: Game Camera Question
I recommend building your own. can build cheaper than you can buy, plus get the added satisfaction of doing it your self. they are not very difficult to build now a days.
p.s guys who you the pythons, they only deter the honest folk who might slip up and become dishonest as these are easily cut with a small pair bolt cutters. if they want your cam they will get it no matter what you use.
I recommend visiting hagshouse.com or jessie's hunting page for more info on how to build your own. I have built over 15 in the last year. kinda fun b/c as new stuff comes out you sell your old and upgrade.
abh
p.s guys who you the pythons, they only deter the honest folk who might slip up and become dishonest as these are easily cut with a small pair bolt cutters. if they want your cam they will get it no matter what you use.
I recommend visiting hagshouse.com or jessie's hunting page for more info on how to build your own. I have built over 15 in the last year. kinda fun b/c as new stuff comes out you sell your old and upgrade.
abh
12-22-2004, 06:00 AM
#6
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ohio
Posts: 262
RE: Game Camera Question
p.s guys who you the pythons, they only deter the honest folk who might slip up and become dishonest as these are easily cut with a small pair bolt cutters. if they want your cam they will get it no matter what you use.
12-22-2004, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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RE: Game Camera Question
i work at a sporting goods store in Iowa and we have these digital ones there i think they are maultree or something but they are only $160.00 i though they were pretty cheap for a digital. im not sure how good these cameras are i have never used one nor have heard of good or bad news about them.
12-23-2004, 06:48 AM
#8
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 3,555
RE: Game Camera Question
Avoid the digital Stealth cams like the plague!
They suck, have a variety of problems and Stealth dose not stand behind their products. If you must get a stealth (DON'T DO IT!!!) the 1.3 mp cam has les issues then the 3.0 mp model. BUT DON'T DO IT!!!!
They suck, have a variety of problems and Stealth dose not stand behind their products. If you must get a stealth (DON'T DO IT!!!) the 1.3 mp cam has les issues then the 3.0 mp model. BUT DON'T DO IT!!!!
12-23-2004, 12:23 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fulton county IL USA
Posts: 4,271
RE: Game Camera Question
Aaahhhh, yet another HAPPY Stealth customer!!! I have never heard anything good about 'em! I tried the 3MP model and based on my own experiences.... I totally agree with you.... they arte terrible! [&:]
I have never heard anything good about 'em! I tried the 3MP model and based on my own experiences.... I totally agree with you.... they arte terrible! [&:]
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