Best Cellular Camera?

[PickettSFHunter]

Spartan has $50 off right now, just FYI.

 

[BSK]

In addition to that Andy, they are simply looking at the wattage draw they measured for taking pictures, night and day, and then calculating how long the lithium batteries would sustain that draw over time. As we all know, batteries don't always follow exact rules for draw over time. Weather and many other factors can effect their lifespan.

 

[redblood]

I have 5 big foot cams and love them

 

[philsanchez76]

I have 5 big foot cams and love them

I've had 4 of these for 3 years now and absolutely love them. They are the old 3G versions too and still work great since AT&T has no real plans to retire their 3G cell service.

 

[philsanchez76]

In addition to that Andy, they are simply looking at the wattage draw they measured for taking pictures, night and day, and then calculating how long the lithium batteries would sustain that draw over time. As we all know, batteries don't always follow exact rules for draw over time. Weather and many other factors can effect their lifespan

The frequency of transmitting the photos has been my biggest battery drainer. During the rut I have them transmitting every single time an event is triggered and the batteries wear out significantly faster. Off season I have them transmitting only twice per day and seems like the batteries will last forever in this configuration

 

[Andy S.]

Good friend of mine uses Snyper cellular cameras, from right here in TN. He has used them for 2-3 years. IMO, his over the air transmitted photos look better than any I have seen, other than Ridgetec. Ridgetec photos, and more importantly, videos are impeccable. Last I read they were transmitting 1080p videos OVER THE AIR. Ridgetecs run $350 or so. Of course, external battery source is likely the way to go if you want to do that, but that is not much of a hurdle these days either. Spartan videos are good quality as well.

Wireless trailcams | United States | SNYPER HUNTING PRODUCTS

www.snyperhuntingproducts.com

 

[TheLBLman]

The frequency of transmitting the photos has been my biggest battery drainer.

Agree.
If you transmit with each triggering event, you greatly reduce battery life, and/or increase how often you must install new batteries.

The biggest battery drainer is nighttime pics using a flash.

Both during the season and during the off-season (deer season)
I typically remotely change my cell cam settings twice daily, reducing how many nightime pics are taken compared to daytime pics.

My daily routine begins each morning drinking coffee, review the past night's cell cam pics, changing the cam settings. Daily routine ends each night reviewing the most recent pics, changing the cam settings.

 

[Andy S.]

Check out these videos (with great audio) from a Ridgetec. Click link below, then click videos on the upper right. A raccoon video and few turkey videos.

Ridgetec Lookout Dual 4GLTE Cellular Game Camera - VERIZON / AT&T

Factory Authorized Dealer Ridgetec Lookout Dual 4G LTE in stock and ready to ship Voted the best Cellular Trail Camera. Contact us for the lowest pricing and free shipping to the lower 48 803-341-0938

www.herd360.com

 

[philsanchez76]

Agree.
If you transmit with each triggering event, you greatly reduce battery life, and/or increase how often you must install new batteries.

The biggest battery drainer is nighttime pics using a flash.

Both during the season and during the off-season (deer season)
I typically remotely change my cell cam settings twice daily, reducing how many nightime pics are taken compared to daytime pics.

My daily routine begins each morning drinking coffee, review the past night's cell cam pics, changing the cam settings. Daily routine ends each night reviewing the most recent pics, changing the cam settings.

HAha i have the exact same routine. My wife knows exactly what I am doing every morning and evening. Favorite times of the day.

 

[philsanchez76]

Check out these videos (with great audio) from a Ridgetec. Click link below, then click videos on the upper right. A raccoon video and few turkey videos.

Ridgetec Lookout Dual 4GLTE Cellular Game Camera - VERIZON / AT&T

Factory Authorized Dealer Ridgetec Lookout Dual 4G LTE in stock and ready to ship Voted the best Cellular Trail Camera. Contact us for the lowest pricing and free shipping to the lower 48 803-341-0938

www.herd360.com

That quality is amazing. I am not holding out for this kind of quality with the delta but ya never know.

 

[7mmWSM]

Good thread with great info guys!

 

[Antler Daddy]

There are a lot of new options now in that $150 range and less. Some are available starting mid-July

Covert wc30

WC30-V | Cellular Camera | Covert Scouting Cameras

The WC30 includes a SIM card and functions on either the AT&T or Verizon wireless backbone with exceptional reliability. - WC30-V

www.feradyne.com

moutrie delta, Bushnell celluCORE, and the

CelluCORE™ 20 Low Glow Cellular Trail, Wireless Camera | Bushnell

Get near real-time updates on wildlife activity with the CelluCORE 20 Low Glow Cellular Trail Camera. Experience advanced technology with our wireless trail camera.

www.bushnell.com

 

[paradis1142]

I like my Reveals, but I like my Exodus Renders better. For $100 its hard to beat the reveal.