Trail cameras for security surveilance- Anybody know about these?

Ever heard of a google search?

As far as hiding them. I would look at common items like an old birds nest, conceal the camera in it, make it waterproof and secure nest to tree.

Pretty simple stuff Elmer.

I have 2 Bushnells. Forgot the model number because they're set up right now. They can see in the dark, and the 8, AA batteries last about 8 months.

Used them to try and catch bums (or meth heads) who broke into my outbuilding and stole a bunch of tools, gasoline and camping gear.
After almost 2 years, no one has broken into the sheds, but see a lot of possums, raccoons, neighbor cats, coyotes, foxes and a mountain lion. The property is teaming with wildlife after dark! And they all have their own schedule as to not conflict with each other.

Thanks Douchebag; I already did a search. Try a reading comprehension course.

That kinda makes me want to put out a few, around the yard.

I have several I use on my acreage for hunting and for security to see who thinks the 'no trespassing' signs are simply friendly suggestion...

I HATE the moutrie cam - it is a POS and the LCD has failed and is almost impossible to read. Takes a rocket appliances guy to program it. Maybe some models are better, mine is 3-4 years old.

I really like the Stealth cam - Small size, low cost, super easy to use and has good images.

Best advise is to put it where someone can not get to it easily - like higher up on a tree so they have great difficulty to grab it.

Some newer models (I do not have this feature) have a night flash that you can not see. The models I have are a dead giveaway if you trigger them at night and they are at eye level, even though it is a low level red light that is visible.

I have had some cool pics/vids of all sorts of animals, including a few cougar, bobcats, lots of deer and coyotes.

Spypoint Force-10 is a best buy, and it's under $100. It's so good that it was borrowed from me by a local business that believed they were having an ex-employee breaking in at night. It busted him easily within a couple of days. User-friendly, has the tech and options of higher priced models.
I also have an Apeman, a basic model but more expensive than the Spypoint. It doesn't even come close to comparing, Spypoint is far superior.
Also, make sure you buy rechargeable batteries, even basic Rayovacs will do. It's an easy investment and will save loads of $$.

Stealth Cam Model STC-G32NG

Bought it about 3 years ago so the model may be obsolete or it may be at a great price.

It's a camo version and I strapped (it came with a strap) up in a tree about 10 feet. Took a while to get the angle I needed but it worked great. Daylight pictures will get glared when the sun bears down but the night time pictures are pretty good. It can take video too. Motion sensing triggered. It saved to an SD card so easy transfer back to computer... just a pain to climb back up the tree, so maybe WiFi is the way to go now.

Thanks for all the helpful replies, Folks. I will try the Spypoint-10, and report what happens.

Jeez just drag your ladder out there, put them up high

Unless SOMEONE else is dragging a ladder around the woods, no one will see or touch them

I'm using them now. Just stick with the mid grade ones. They don't last long know matter how much you spend on them. I've been through assloads.

Wild game is what I use. Don't use cheep batteries ever.

Op hide them well that is the best method. I have used all the anti theft means and none work. Hell jackasses have even cut the tree down that I had it mounted too cut the section with the camera like firewood and took it home to dismantle. There is no way to keep these things from being stolen. SO buy the cheapest ones you can get dont waste money on the expensive ones they will get stolen eventually.

A solid vote for SteathCams.

I have several, mostly G42NGs. They last over a year with 8 lithiums and a 64 GB uSD card.

Pro tip: Always use at least two per property. The oddest things happen with trailcams when you are gone and disable them. So use two or three.

Get the "No Glow" types. Can't be seen by humans when they snap a photo.

Always use lithium batteries - or a solar charger with nickel medal hydrides.

An alternate idea would be to use a cell trailcam, which will email you photos live. Requires a solar charger for any length of time.

Also, almost forgot: never set up your cam facing South. The Sun will trigger it every day, filling up your SD card with useless photos.

North facing is best, or NW / NE.

Set up a burned-out trailcam someplace somewhat obvious. The real ones should be hidden.

Slick!

Let's just say I have some experience in these matters. Knowledge that cost me plenty - happy to have folks avoid my mistakes.

Me too, my yard is 6 acres of forest. It would be nice to know when the cougars and bears are in the neighborhood before I go out to work.

Good thread, thanks for all the great tips.

Mine haven't been touched. (but they are on my property too)
A buddy at work had one of his shot. It was way up a tree on federal land. Unfortunately, the rifle bullet took out the SD card, so he's SOL.

Yes, let's never have conversations and rely entirely on Google for everything.

Check out the reviews on this one.

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Reading comprehension? The only thing to comprehend here is that you lack intelligence and imagination.
Or are you so needy that you desire the conversation of others on a conspiracy forum to accomplish mundane tasks?
Maybe we can teach you to use a paint brush next.

I set mine up at early dawn or dusk and use a hand laser to set angle of cam image.

As was mentioned before go with the mid range priced ones and will save a bunch.

There are a bunch out there, look into [link to trailcamerajudge.com (secure)]

Need to camo them extensively as you can, using cut old stumps and hollow logs works great. You can move them around and have never had one stolen. You just cut the stump as low as you can with a chain saw and work on the hollowing and hole positions of you camera and place inside. The trick also is to set two camera angles for maximum coverage of a location.

Here's tree camo setup, you can also use knees for great camo usage.

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Then you have to drag your ladder out there every time you want to see whats on the sd card.

Good point. Maybe mount it on a tall cut tree pole you lean on another tree.

Thank you for posting that!

I'm really happy with Browning's 5HD-850 and was planning on buying another one or 2, but they're in the 100.00 range.

I'm going to try the Victony based on those reviews and price.... NOT!


Edited this post after looking into Victony more.

I was all exited about the reviews and price but looked further and found it to be a crap-shoot product that's sold under many different names.

I'll stick with Browning.

Last Edited by oiko on 08/30/2018 08:00 PM