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[speckledhen]

Unfortunately, not a chance, as he's been a resident here all summer--the neighbors about half a mile up the road see him regularly but this is a first for us. Seeing him that is, apparently he's been on our deck and left some scat when checking out our empty bird-feeder.

I meant pass your coop by without trying to enter it, sorry I wasn't clear.

ETA:
Was researching more and saw this 10 MP camera for $149 on Amazon. Anyone have this one? Seems like a pretty good one, overall, though it's a bit more than I wanted to pay but I'd only have to add a little to the gift cards to get it. It's the Moultrie M-990i No Glow Game Camera with Motion Freeze.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU6DY98/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ANI6XHRY0XNS6

 

[woodmort]

My first camera was a Moultrie and it took good pictures, only problem was it also took 6 D batteries that didn't last very long and was expensive to operate for that reason. This sounds like good deal especially if you have Amazon Prime. I suggest picking up 8(if not 16) rechargeable batteries for it and at least an 8 GB SD card.

I will leave mine alone for months at a time so the larger the card the less stuff I miss--if you operate it in video mode it uses more card space and battery life. I use mine on 3 photo bursts and I have yet to have batteries die in my Bushnell cameras (they take 8 AA's as well) even when I left one camera up for 5 months from Dec to May without checking it.

I periodically go to my cameras, check the battery power, take out the cards and load them into my computer to check them. I then copy off any pictures I think are really good or original, erase those that show little or nothing--you get a lot of rear ends of deer--and return the card. Next time I load the card I start from the last picture and work back, copying or erasing as I go. Every year I'll take out and store the old card and replace it. Been doing this for 4 years now. As time passes I get more picky on what I save--you can have too many pictures of does eating off your shrubs.

I've learned to be observant when setting the camera to make sure the area is clear of plants, shrubs and tree limbs that can move and trigger it. Also if you're fastening it to a tree, make sure it is a large one, because if the tree moves in the wind it will trigger the camera. These aren't biggies but will give you a lot of empty photos to erase. Also locate it so it doesn't pick up shadows or direct, bright sunlight as these can trigger it as well. Make sure you're shooting on the level, if you point it down hill you will get a lot of backs of animals; uphill their legs and feet. I place my camera about waist or chest high--I have one that is above my head but it is pointed across a ditch onto the pond dike. You'll learn what works best after viewing a few shots.

Good luck. These are a lot of fun and sure show what is out there and active, especially at night or when you're not around.

 

[aart]

My first camera was a Moultrie and it took good pictures, only problem was it also took 6 D batteries that didn't last very long and was expensive to operate for that reason. This sounds like good deal especially if you have Amazon Prime. I suggest picking up 8(if not 16) rechargeable batteries for it and at least an 8 GB SD card.

I will leave mine alone for months at a time so the larger the card the less stuff I miss--if you operate it in video mode it uses more card space and battery life. I use mine on 3 photo bursts and I have yet to have batteries die in my Bushnell cameras (they take 8 AA's as well) even when I left one camera up for 5 months from Dec to May without checking it.

I periodically go to my cameras, check the battery power, take out the cards and load them into my computer to check them. I then copy off any pictures I think are really good or original, erase those that show little or nothing--you get a lot of rear ends of deer--and return the card. Next time I load the card I start from the last picture and work back, copying or erasing as I go. Every year I'll take out and store the old card and replace it. Been doing this for 4 years now. As time passes I get more picky on what I save--you can have too many pictures of does eating off your shrubs.

I've learned to be observant when setting the camera to make sure the area is clear of plants, shrubs and tree limbs that can move and trigger it. Also if you're fastening it to a tree, make sure it is a large one, because if the tree moves in the wind it will trigger the camera. These aren't biggies but will give you a lot of empty photos to erase. Also locate it so it doesn't pick up shadows or direct, bright sunlight as these can trigger it as well. Make sure you're shooting on the level, if you point it down hill you will get a lot of backs of animals; uphill their legs and feet. I place my camera about waist or chest high--I have one that is above my head but it is pointed across a ditch onto the pond dike. You'll learn what works best after viewing a few shots.

Good luck. These are a lot of fun and sure show what is out there and active, especially at night or when you're not around.

Great synopsis and advice!

I would suggest getting 2 cards, then you can go out and swap out both the batteries and the cards, one trip....which might not matter depending on where the cam is located, the one I used years ago (borrowed) was way out in the woods.

 

[speckledhen]

Thanks, Jim! I think this one takes 8AA batteries, which I keep around in huge numbers just for my digital camera. I'm always buying packs of 36 of the AAs. It has some really great reviews, though with most low/no light cameras, the night images will be a bit grainy. But, I have always wanted one. Here is one professional review that has lots of sample images taken with this camera, both day and night, including some thieves caught stealing. I think it's a good price for the 10 MP, certainly. http://www.trailcampro.com/moultriem-990ireview.aspx

 

[jerryse]

I have 3 Wildgame innovations game cameras . These are low cost . I prefer more cameras for the money . I buy them on sale . I think the last one was $30.00 on sale at Menard"s last fall . I also have a Bushnell . A little more money like around a $100.00 plus . The wildgame are easy for me to operate as I can remember or fumble through the changes I want to make . The Bushnell I usually have to read the instructions to change . I am not real concerned with perfect pictures . I get the info I need on a budget . Online sales or auctions are a option also .

 

[woodmort]

Thanks, Jim! I think this one takes 8AA batteries, which I keep around in huge numbers just for my digital camera. I'm always buying packs of 36 of the AAs. It has some really great reviews, though with most low/no light cameras, the night images will be a bit grainy. But, I have always wanted one. Here is one professional review that has lots of sample images taken with this camera, both day and night, including some thieves caught stealing. I think it's a good price for the 10 MP, certainly. http://www.trailcampro.com/moultriem-990ireview.aspx

I used to do that too--not only for cameras but I have a Wii and the grand kids go through batteries when they come--but I finally got a big charger that does 4 at a time and a couple dozen NiMh rechargeable AA batteries. Figure they'll pay for themselves in less than a year and keep stuff out of the landfill.

 

[speckledhen]

Found another, $20 cheaper 10 MP camera, a Stealth Cam that the folks who reviewed seem to like, but not many reviews, I guess because it's new this year. http://www.amazon.com/GSM-Stealth-No-Glo-Camera-STC-G42NG/dp/B00HMN7H04/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i

I'm back to being confused, lol. I have $100 in gift cards to use, so wouldn't have to add much to it, but I also don't want to spend a ton of my own money. I looked at the cheaper cameras and I'm not impressed with their videos, even some of the more expensive ones don't have great video, more like stop frame pictures in succession than video. It's more or less a toy, but I also want it to be a decent one.

 

[aart]

Found another, $20 cheaper 10 MP camera, a Stealth Cam that the folks who reviewed seem to like, but not many reviews, I guess because it's new this year. http://www.amazon.com/GSM-Stealth-No-Glo-Camera-STC-G42NG/dp/B00HMN7H04/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_i

I'm back to being confused, lol. I have $100 in gift cards to use, so wouldn't have to add much to it, but I also don't want to spend a ton of my own money. I looked at the cheaper cameras and I'm not impressed with their videos, even some of the more expensive ones don't have great video, more like stop frame pictures in succession than video. It's more or less a toy, but I also want it to be a decent one.

It's a hard decision, lots of info to cogitate...I've shopped them several times, but never pulled the trigger cause I just couldn't afford the hundred+ bucks to get a good one.

 

[speckledhen]

It's a hard decision, lots of info to cogitate...I've shopped them several times, but never pulled the trigger cause I just couldn't afford the hundred+ bucks to get a good one.

Can I just say

? LOL.

 

[aart]

Quote: Well, yeah, sure....probably several times(or more) before you decide. ;D