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Trail Cam Question

Hey Guys, I want to buy a trail cam and can't decide which one to buy. There's so many different ones to pick from. I've seen StealthCams in the stores around here. Also Cuddeback, but I've heard they're a waste of money. I don't want to spend over $200 for the cam, SD card, bracket and whatever else may be needed. Do any of you guys use them and would you recommend one brand over another? I'd appreciate any suggestions or advice you may have.

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Permalink Reply by Joe on April 2, 2009 at 10:27pm: I've got a Moultrie that takes some great pictures. Which ever brand you go with I would get one with IR.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by rusty fuller on April 2, 2009 at 11:18pm: i have a moultrie i got a cabela,s for 150.00 it takes great pic,s; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ShareYourHuntGuy on April 4, 2009 at 5:49pm: I saw one at the Deer and Turkey Expo today from Cuddeback that was about half the size of normal one's and was going for about $160 with infared. If I could buy a new one now that size would be superior for a lot of reasons. Harder for other hunters and animals to see, strap it to smaller tress etc...So that's my 2 cents.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy on April 5, 2009 at 8:34am: That's interesting...I haven't considered Cuddeback because I've heard so many bad things about them. Some stores won't even sell them anymore because of all the problems people had with them. Maybe they've improved their product a lot.

I'm still shopping around. Thanks so much for this info. I'll go to their website and read all about this new small trail cam. C; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joe on April 5, 2009 at 10:44pm: I really haven't heard anything bad about Cuddeback's. I've got a few buddies that swear by them. The pictures they show me turn out very crisp.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy on April 10, 2009 at 5:12pm: Hey Everyone! Today we bought a StealthCam and have it set up in the backyard to see if any bunnies or squirrels want to have their pictures taken. Next week, we'll be heading back to our cabin in Northern Wisconsin and we'll install the cam up there. I'll post any good pictures I get. Thanks for the information you provided me here in this discussion. It helped me/us make our decision. Cindy; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cindy on April 17, 2009 at 2:21pm: Hey Guys again! Well, we've got the cam hanging on a tree at our cabin. Just throw down a little corn and they magically appear!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ShareYourHuntGuy on April 20, 2009 at 8:15pm: That's a really sharp picture. I just put mine up for the summer too, and now I want more than one (of course) because it just seems like for the price it's worth knowing patterns all year long. Is that stealth cam smaller than the standard 6x12 ones?
Either way looks good; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joe on April 20, 2009 at 11:41pm: I agree, that is a sharp picture. What model is that?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tom Scott on September 27, 2009 at 10:07pm: I have a Stealth I590 and it takes great pictures, only wish it was IR. I also have a wildview and a wildview II, for what ya pay they are ok, but no date or time in the wildview.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by john on September 27, 2009 at 11:39pm: their all the same but make sure its digital; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joe on September 29, 2009 at 1:32pm: Yes, they are all digital, but there is definately a difference in trigger speed, and detection angles of the lense. Here's a good link that charts out the differences.
http://www.trailcampro.com/scoutingcamerabuyersguide-filmanddigital...; ▶ Reply to This