thebig1 Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 ok, i'm thinking of upgrading to a digital game camera sometime this year. i'm really only looking to spend no more than $400. heres what i'm looking for in a cam: -the highest megapixel for the buck -date AND time stamp on the pics -an LCD screen on the camera to view pics at camera location -a security system of some sorts (i.e.-security code) -a heavy duty system to secure at the tree, or some type of homemade security system that some of you guys have come up with like the one i got from Billkay for my stealthcam. -and just an all around quality camera. i was looking at the Cuddeback, which i like, but after seeing KTMMIKE's Leaf River pics i like them too. Could some of you give me suggestions along with features and why you like your cams? please, give me some details, not just "I like it" type answers. Also, i hope you read this KTMMIKE, i'd like to know about your Leaf River. Which one it is, how much it was, and what features it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebig1 Posted May 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? i just read about the Cuddeback on cabelas website. it has everything i'm looking for in a camera, except for an in the field LCD viewing system. which yes, is important to me. I also liked how they have a Bear Proof security box you can buy for $25. it's like the box i have for my stealthcam, but no LCD system. I also read about the Leaf river camera. I like it but i'm not too sure about that steel bar security system to secure it to the tree. Is this a real good system. another feature that i liked about the Cuddeback that i don't think the Leaf River has, is the coded security system within the electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? We have the leaf river with the viewer screen and would definitely buy one again. Been really happy with it. The leaf river does not have a coded security system. You can buy a python cable lock for $13 at wal mart. Cable lock, cam and a couple cards can be purchased and you still be under your $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted May 10, 2005 Report Share Posted May 10, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? If you want the top quality and LCD screen, you probably don't want a cuddeback. I don't know of any cam with a coded security system. For less than $300, you can build your own. It will have all the features of the Penn woods 4.1 mp cam. Penns woods cam as you can see that is $700. If you build it yourself you can personalize it however you want. It has -the highest megapixel for the buck -date AND time stamp on the pics -an LCD screen on the camera to view pics at camera location -a heavy duty system to secure at the tree, or some type of homemade security system that some of you guys have come up with like the one i got from Billkay for my stealthcam. -and just an all around quality camera. Here is the one I built. Kinda ugly but I'll put it's flash, trigger speed, and megapixels up against any cam on the market. You can learn everything you need to know at pixcontroller.com, jesseshunting.com/forums/ and hagshouse.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebig1 Posted May 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? thanks guys. i'm still hoping to get some more feedback from other guys on this. But at the same time i'm going to be doing some research on building my own camera. i never thought of that. thanks Bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? i have been really happy with the LR. I don't even use the metal bar---like wtnhunt I use the python cable system--it works perfect to lock the cam to a tree. Cornfed has a really good pic of how to secure it to a tree---i can't see how one could be more secure. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? I was in your situation last year and was looking at the Cuddeback. I found it was easy to build one if you have the time to. I've built 5 so far with the Sony p32 camera... 3 for me and 2 for a couple buddies. I'll be upgrading to the Sony P41 camera on my next 3 set ups and will be selling my others. If your intersted in learning how to build check out these websites. Hagshouse Real Deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTMMIKE Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? thebig1, I did a lot of research before I got my Leaf River cams. The Leaf Rivers had all the features I wanted & looked like it was put together well. Plus the price was great. I got the DC-1 models without the viewing screen. I felt I didn't need the screen for 2 reasons. One, I didn't want to use up battery power & secondly I use them on the property where I live & hunt. I just swap memory cards & go home to view the pics. Also you can see the pics better on a TV or computer. I have have been more than pleased the the battery life. It's simply amazing. I was told the battery life was good but it has exceeded my expectations. Another feature I like is the ease of checking the cam. There's just 2 levers to flip open to the unit. You don't have to unscrew anything to open it. Plus it has an external on/off/test switch. I never lock mine. But from what I can tell Leaf River has to be one of the best as far as security is concerned. Not only can you lock the door but you securely lock it to a tree as well. The only complaint I have is that they come in Mossy Oak & not Realtree You can go here to see more features of the Leaf Rivers: click here If you need anymore info please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? [ QUOTE ] thanks guys. i'm still hoping to get some more feedback from other guys on this. But at the same time i'm going to be doing some research on building my own camera. i never thought of that. thanks Bond. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah I was in that situation a year ago too. The commercial cams that had everything I wanted were way too expensive. Even buying one off of ebay that someone else made was $450+. You'll be really happy with a homebrew and anyone with time can do it, I'd reccomend joining one of those forums, there are a lot of very knowledgable people there and they don't make you feel dumb with any of your simplest questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebig1 Posted May 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 Re: Game Cam Questions? thanks for all the info guys. i just might attempt to put one together myself just for the pure enjoyment and satisfaction of doing it myself. i think it might be fun. and if i learn something along the way, that would be good too. i'm still going to look into the Leaf River, but i'm also going to price all the items and such that i would need to make my "Dream" deer cam. thanks again guys, i truly appreciate everyone's input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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