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blue_eyes
Ashland, MO (Zone 6a)
December 6, 2006 9:33 PM Post #2974906
| Hello!
My mom and I are considering purchasing an outdoor camera for my dad for Christmas. I was wondering if anyone here has any recommendations? We would like it to be a high megapixel camera, he wants to be able to blow up the good pics and frame them if possible. I am talking about the cameras you strap to a tree outside, not regular ones. Thanks!
Kim
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD (Zone 7a)
December 7, 2006 2:40 AM Post #2975820
| Kim, I never heard of a camera that you strap to a tree ??? Why strap it to a tree ? Where will the photographer be located ? How about using a tripod ? But, for starters, what price range would you consider ? That helps narrow down the recommendations. |
Early_Bloomer
Springboro, PA (Zone 5a)
December 7, 2006 2:48 AM Post #2975846
| Kim is looking for a deer cam. It's attached to a tree along a likely game trail and automatically photographs any animal that passes by the camara. I've never used them myself but they are quite popular here in Pa.
Here's a link:
http://www.nativeoutdoors.com/scoutingcameras.html?gclid=CKj...
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blue_eyes
Ashland, MO (Zone 6a)
December 7, 2006 3:03 AM Post #2975882
| Yep...those are the ones. Thanks early bloomer. Most of the ones I see are only 2-3 megapixels, however I found one on Cabella's website that has 6.3 mp resolution. We would like something along those lines so that dad can enlarge the pics. Does anyone use these?
Thanks, Kim
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linthicum
Linthicum Heights, MD (Zone 7a)
December 7, 2006 3:14 AM Post #2975936
| Thanks, Early_Bloomer. Learn something new every day. |
tharlan
Greenleaf, KS
December 7, 2006 1:29 PM Post #2977483
| My son has one he got at Cabela's. Not sure of the megapixels it is capable of. I have seen some of the pics and some are quite good. The camera is triggered by movement. I have downloaded some of his pics and enlarged them to 5X7 with good results. His camera has captured pics of deer,, raccoons, turkeys,, and cows(lol) . Here is one of the pics. He really enjoys scouting for the best place to set the camera. I will say it uses a lot of 9 volt batteries. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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blue_eyes
Ashland, MO (Zone 6a)
December 7, 2006 3:31 PM Post #2977927
| Thanks! That's a great picture. If you could get a name of the camera that would be great. I have looked over their website but there are a lot of cameras offered so it is hard to decide.
:) Kim
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ozarkian
Gravois Mills, MO (Zone 6a)
December 7, 2006 4:23 PM Post #2978151
| They are common in the ozarks. Many peole use them |
Magpye
NW Qtr, AR (Zone 6a)
December 7, 2006 5:18 PM Post #2978328
| Relatively certain, that I've spotted a couple, in the WalMart stores, also - one was wireless, the other wired.
Don't recall either of them being high resolution capability, but I'm not sure!
Here's some specific web site pages, that have a variety of brands/capabilities available:
NewEgg.com > http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&D...
Wireless Video Cameras.com (Toll Free Teley #: 800-790-8451) > http://wirelessvideocameras.net/
There's several, listed on Amazon.com also > http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/103-6445911-4434266?url...
Bass Pro Shops > http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.SubClass?hvarDept=400...
{'Early_Bloomer' suggested this one already} Native Outdoors.com > http://www.nativeoutdoors.com/scoutingcameras.html?gclid=CNm...
CCTV Imports.com (Toll Free Teley # also: 1-888-315-1219)
> http://www.cctvimports.com/advanced_search_result.php?&keywo...
* Jes hopin', that each of the links function (& open) correctly! *
- Magpye
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tharlan
Greenleaf, KS
December 7, 2006 6:16 PM Post #2978552
| The deer cam my son has is made by "Moultrie", I'm not sure what megapixel it is. I think he paid just over $100 for it. It looks like you can spend a lot more for more whistles and bells. I think his is probably in the 1 to 1.5 megapixel range. I don't know the specific model of his. Here is another of his pics. I haven't tried anything larger than a 5x7. Expect you would loose some sharpness with this one.
Tim
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blue_eyes
Ashland, MO (Zone 6a)
December 8, 2006 2:34 AM Post #2980221
| Thanks everyone! I have found a couple, one is 5mp and one is 6.3, I think we may go with one of those.
:) Kim
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Pagancat
(Sheryl) Gainesboro, TN (Zone 6b)
December 11, 2006 4:12 PM Post #2990084
| Kim, if you haven't made up your mind, Trois on the photo forum is currently using something like that to photograph birds and stuff... Good luck! |
trois
Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b)
 December 11, 2006 11:28 PM Post #2991179
| I even took blue_eyes picture with it at the Texas RU.
trois |
trois
Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b)
December 11, 2006 11:33 PM Post #2991203
| We are both wearing red at the right side of the pic. I operated the camera from there.
trois
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blue_eyes
Ashland, MO (Zone 6a)
December 12, 2006 12:01 AM Post #2991285
| What is the make and resolution of your camera Trois?
:) Kim
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trois
Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b)
December 12, 2006 12:04 AM Post #2991291
| It is a Lumix FZ30, 8 Meg. Probably not suited for your purpose. Requires a person to be present.
trois
This message was edited Dec 11, 2006 9:08 PM |
GoldenDomer
Northern, IN
February 28, 2007 11:40 PM Post #3235819
| I'd like to ask Camera buffs and/or Google experts if they could find a link to a motion activated (like these) shutter release gadgets that could mount and work on "normal" digital cameras.
This would be a great accessory that would allow us all to get high quality and otherwise impossible shots of the wonderful critters that wander into our backyards at night.
This post is literally a shot in the dark -- ha ha
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muddbear
(Zone 3b)
August 7, 2007 4:34 PM Post #3828666
| This is a reply to an old thread, but I have a cuddeback digital infrared camera and love it!. Here is a link to the website:
http://www.cuddebackdigital.com |
