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Zed



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Wildlife camera?
I want to buy a few wildlife cameras. The motion sensor type you attach to a tree. My cheapo one has given up the ghost.

Any recommendations or features I should be looking out for? Not high end but hopefully something that will last a couple of years.

Thanks.
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Bluericky



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Hi Zed

I use the Bushnell HD Trophy cameras on the farm , they weren’t silly money and have always worked reliably . The picture quality is rather average but good enough to be able to see what’s out and about.
They have several modes.
1.Photo
2.Photo + video
3.Video
4.Infra red photo and video (needs to be relatively close to work effectively, 15 yards max)

Also Various settings to control length of video and number of photos. https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
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Use a Browning one myself. I went with one that has the black leds so there's no tell tale red light visible from the front of the unit. Get some good footage.

Depending what you want it for, you need to look at speed of trigger and reset times.

Can dig out examples and exact spec if interested.
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Zed



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Thanks chaps. I will be using them to film local wildlife. Badgers, foxes, deer etc and we have completely dark skies.

Not sure if that makes a difference?
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https://shop.naturespy.org/camera-trap-chooser/

I found this website useful in making my mind up.
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Zed



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Thanks mate. I shall have a peruse.
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Where are they from? Thumbs Up

I can see this thread attracting some interesting posts. 🙏
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RLD



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Accrington i have 14 cameras and just about to start putting the out again some of them photos are in Poland the lynx took 8 month to get wolves plenty of then and deer RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
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just got these out of 198 photos rest where waving trees RLD fabricator of Hidden Winch Mount for D3/4 roof racks jerry can holders CB aerial mounts and much more and agent for Helsport Tents and gear
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Supacat



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Just got this photo off the camera:

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I usually leave it on video and then rip a screenshot if necessary but thought I'd try on photo for a change. Have to say I'm a little disappointed by the quality of this.

Although, this one seems a little better:

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During the day it seems to do OK:

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How do these compare to other's cameras?

Mine is a 2018 Browning Spec Ops Advantage:

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all i seam to get need to change the date and time on these cameras Whistle

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I use a Browning like Supacat’s. Mainly use it for still shots and get quite a few of badgers and foxes etc. Grabbed this image a few days ago - looks like a young Sparrowhawk (or maybe a female) with a blackbird and also a magpie wanting a piece of the action. Am guessing it didn't end well for the blackbird but only found one feather there.


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Supacat



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That's an excellent photo.

What's the quality like at night?
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