doubledownranch
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Has anyone used Scout Guard trail cams? They seem to have decent reviews and they are reasonably priced. Any feedback I can get before I order a some of these things would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Scout Guard Cameras
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doubledownranch
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JCDEERMAN
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I have 1 going on 2 years now. The battery life isnt the best and the cord remote is kind of a hassle. But for a "cheap" cam lasting 2 years, I am not complaining
8 POINTS OR BETTER
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They are good cameras. I've run three of them the last three years with out any problem. The only thing I don't like about them is they only use a 2gb sd card.
doubledownranch
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Thanks guys, I have had the worst luck with stupid trail cams working properly. I think it may be a curse. I'm just trying to figure out if I want to build one, buy a homebrew, buy a scout guard or if I am going to have to dish out the money and buy only 1 reconyx. Decisions, decisions.
JCDEERMAN
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Reconyx = :grin:
BuckNrut
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Keep in mind that the Scoutguard is now 2007 technology. They have been a really popular camera since then but have always been subject to some failure rate. I have started to hear from some that have had their SG cams start to fail after a few years in the field. They are not water tight like a Reconyx and I suspect this is mostly to blame for the failures after some time in the elements.
Reconyx cameras are built to last the long haul and if you ever have a problem with one the customer service is the best in the business.
Right now I am running a special on the Reconyx HC600 that gives you a free security enclosure, free camo python lock and a free 16GB SD card. If your a TNDeer member I will make sure you get 2 of the 16GB SD cards instead of one. Also free shipping.
Reconyx HC600
Reconyx cameras are built to last the long haul and if you ever have a problem with one the customer service is the best in the business.
Right now I am running a special on the Reconyx HC600 that gives you a free security enclosure, free camo python lock and a free 16GB SD card. If your a TNDeer member I will make sure you get 2 of the 16GB SD cards instead of one. Also free shipping.
Reconyx HC600
BSK
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My longest living commerical cam is a SG550 that I've run for 5 years now.
Homebrewer
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I too have one since 07 with thousands of pictures. The off and on switch broke off in the cold about a month ago in the on position. still going strong. I will send it in for repair after the season...
BSK
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J.C.W. said:
Yes he is!
CopperHead77
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I've got a covert which is basically the same thing,works great and the videos those things take are amazing!
I have had the SG550 for three years now and love it....to me it seems like the batteries last forever in that cam.
ferg
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My SG is running on 4 years now - (see my thread about SG cards and battery life) not sure what's up
BuckCommander25
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I'm looking at the 580M. Pretty interested in seeing the cellular cameras' effectiveness and efficiency.
I had one that did well for 3 years. They sent me a new one for $35 or $45 when that one crapped out. But the remote that came with it had a different plug than the camera had, so yeah.
