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Best $200 or less trail camera? #1110501
10/13/14 01:01 PM
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I've used Moultrie cameras for several years. I've read their customer service has declined due to a change in organizational structuring. I'm pretty big on customer service, so that pretty much rules them out.

The last 2 trail cameras that I bought were Bushnelss. Neither camera lasted more than a year without problems. I don't know how their customer service is because I didn't send either camera back. My fault.

After reading reviews it looks like Browning is selling a highly rated camera now and they have 3 models for $200 or less. Anyone use one of these?

Are all trail cameras pretty much disposable? I don't know if I'm ready to fork over the money for a Reconyx but if one would last for 5 years it would be worth the investment.

Opinions, reviews?


If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110527
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i have used the wildgame innovations white flash that dicks has for $49.

I have the white flash version, but my dad has this one. Good so far.


It is what it is.

Inspect what you Expect.

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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: todd w] #1110554
10/13/14 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted By: todd w
i have used the wildgame innovations white flash that dicks has for $49.

I have the white flash version, but my dad has this one. Good so far.

I'm thinking about buying one of these. They currently are running 15% off sale for online purchases.


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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110555
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I've had my reconyx for about 5 years and the only issue I've had is a lens $35 fix plus shipping.


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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110558
10/13/14 01:28 PM
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Hoover, AL
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I think Covert is the only option you really have left after crossing off the ones you mentioned.

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: M48scout] #1110590
10/13/14 01:46 PM
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I continue to use Bushnells because of thier good customer service I've had three with problems, they have made them right in a timely fashion

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110635
10/13/14 02:19 PM
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I bought one of the browning black flash versions from trailcampro.Com and it's been solid. Taken about 3k pics on 6 lithium batteries and it's still sitting on 100% and the pictures are very clear. Trailcampro gave me a 2 year warranty, free 8 gb card and free shipping for $150.

I switched from Moultrie as well after they wouldn't fix one of my blackouts.

Last edited by demp17; 10/13/14 02:21 PM.

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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110659
10/13/14 02:30 PM
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I have the cheaper browning range ops. ~$85. Its red ir flash and has worked great for 2yrs. Pretty simple to use. 8 aa battery last months

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110683
10/13/14 02:42 PM
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Cuddeback: Attack or Ambush for Quality Color photos Day and Night. http://cuddeback.com/cameras.aspx#color

HCO outddors: SG550V or SG570V http://www.hcooutdoors.com/products/scouting-cameras/super-compact.html

I've had my SG550V for about 7 or 8 years, great on battery life and compact with great IR night range and Color day pictures.


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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: BDhunts] #1110688
10/13/14 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: BDhunts
Cuddeback: Attack or Ambush for Quality Color photos Day and Night. http://cuddeback.com/cameras.aspx#color

HCO outddors: SG550V or SG570V http://www.hcooutdoors.com/products/scouting-cameras/super-compact.html

I've had my SG550V for about 7 or 8 years, great on battery life and compact with great IR night range and Color day pictures.


HCO Scoutguard all the way! thumbup

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: Hogwild] #1110727
10/13/14 03:04 PM
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Hey tightwad! Take that money you save on haircuts and spend a hundred and fifty more dollars and get a good one like I finally did. laugh


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God Bless America!
Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: Hogwild] #1110741
10/13/14 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted By: Hogwild
Originally Posted By: BDhunts
Cuddeback: Attack or Ambush for Quality Color photos Day and Night. http://cuddeback.com/cameras.aspx#color

HCO outddors: SG550V or SG570V http://www.hcooutdoors.com/products/scouting-cameras/super-compact.html

I've had my SG550V for about 7 or 8 years, great on battery life and compact with great IR night range and Color day pictures.


HCO Scoutguard all the way! thumbup


This! I like my scoutgard, easy to use, small and easy to conceal.

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110743
10/13/14 03:09 PM
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I have had good luck with Primos Blackout.

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110752
10/13/14 03:15 PM
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I have two cuddeback Attacks 1156's for sale $200 for the pair in the classifieds

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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: leroycnbucks] #1110851
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Originally Posted By: leroycnbucks
Hey tightwad! Take that money you save on haircuts and spend a hundred and fifty more dollars and get a good one like I finally did. laugh


and what kind was that, or do I just call around and ask the stores til I find the one you bought? smile


If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110868
10/13/14 03:53 PM
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Mobile,AL/ Baldwin, Al
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Covert .. Best camera I've ever had

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110884
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Bushnell trophy cam

Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110915
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Originally Posted By: FurFlyin
Originally Posted By: leroycnbucks
Hey tightwad! Take that money you save on haircuts and spend a hundred and fifty more dollars and get a good one like I finally did. laugh


and what kind was that, or do I just call around and ask the stores til I find the one you bought? smile


Look on Amazon Bradley.


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Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110921
10/13/14 04:06 PM
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Heck, I've got one of those in the floor in my garage that crapped out after less than a year of use.


If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
Re: Best $200 or less trail camera? [Re: FurFlyin] #1110929
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My second season only with it and no problems so far.


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