Looking for info regarding trail cams for security in a remote area. Something good and cheapish? Pros and cons? No internet or WiFi to use at location, not sure if some use that?
Good trail cam for security purposes
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I don't own a trail cam but I've had very good luck with Amcrest video cameras for security. Good support too.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=amcrest+trail+cam&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=amcrest+trail+cam&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
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Amazon has several trail cams that are great and run in that 40-70 dollars range. However these cameras require a memory card and reader to get the information.. Basically it will be able to show evidence or culprits of the crime, but it will not deter crime. Once a camera position is known it can easily be avoided or disabled ...Just my two cents on the subject.
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Define security. From predators? Burglars? If the former, there's some that integrate over wireless (cellular, 802.11, bluetooth). If the latter, criminals are able to see infrared with handheld IR-based NV, and it's trivial to perform deauth attacks against most of the 802.11 implementations.
If you were looking for an actual trail cam, Browning seems to use better hatdware compared to others. If you wanted a wireless IR camera network and can provide power to a small base station, the Blink XT2's aren't bad, however they require internet access and FWIW - they store video and communicate from the AWS cloud.
If you were looking for an actual trail cam, Browning seems to use better hatdware compared to others. If you wanted a wireless IR camera network and can provide power to a small base station, the Blink XT2's aren't bad, however they require internet access and FWIW - they store video and communicate from the AWS cloud.
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Go to Ebay and type in Moultrie 180i no glow trail camera. Look for something sold by Pine Mt. Archery out of Rock WVa. Put several pairs on your watch list to see what they are selling for and then start bidding. I bought a pair for $121. These cameras are actually 3 in 1. They have three flashes, three cameras and three motion sensors. They also use a flash that is not visible to the human eye and are passcode protected which means if stolen they have to get a number from Moultrie which is only available if you have the camera registered with pics of the serial number and receipt so if you buy make sure you register it pronto. These cameras can be used in photo or video mode as well as single view or panoramic which uses all three cameras at the same time. I am a big fan of Browning but I couldn't pass up these cameras at $66 each after shipping. Brownings are easier to program but have a one year warranty where the Moultrie has a two year warranty as well as password protected and the pics are great. The other drawback is the size. Brownings are compact and these are large. If you are interested I can take a pic of the two side by side and post it. Any questions, just ask. Good luck, Gary.
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Moultrie modem paired with a Moultrie camera. It will email you that you have pics. Open app on phone/computer and view pics. Cost depends how many pics/package you get. Use lithium batteries and they should last about 6-10 weeks in the modem and about 6 months in the camera. You can hook a solar panel up to it also.
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My problem is burglars, been robbed once and broken into once with nothing stolen. If it happens again I would love to have pictures/video to catch the pricks. Trail cam seems like a cheap solution, not sure if it’s viable though. Other options are looking costly. Nothing worse than a thief. Thanks for your replies, much appreciated.
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Couple thoughts from someone with a wide range of trail cameras across our property. I have very cheap ones and nicer ones.
For security, I would suggest No Glow cameras. That means they put out light we can’t see and don’t have a red light flash. You might could get by with a Low Glow, but the red light could be seen. I would suggest spending more than the minimum as well, because night pictures are the truest test of the camera. They all take good enough pictures in the day, but the night pictures can be very different.
How close can you put the camera? Some cameras only detect within 50ft or less and some at 100ft. The detection angle is important too. Some cameras need to be right on the target to get enough light to see.
I have a Bushnell Aggressor No Glow set up for security, that is probably $80 or so now. It has a long range and is good for night pictures. I didn’t like the newer version as much. They have a new model with two cameras to make night pics better, but it would be over $150. I haven’t tried it. I have Browning Strike Force something (older also) and I like it too. The detection angle is better on it. Night pics are similar. Can be had for a similar price or the new model again for $150ish. All these can be placed in lock boxes, to prevent tampering, which I do.
I have cheap $30-60 cameras as well. Some suck and I wouldn’t trust, and others would. It be bad up close. But for security, it is hard to keep it too close without being seen.
Hope this helps.
For security, I would suggest No Glow cameras. That means they put out light we can’t see and don’t have a red light flash. You might could get by with a Low Glow, but the red light could be seen. I would suggest spending more than the minimum as well, because night pictures are the truest test of the camera. They all take good enough pictures in the day, but the night pictures can be very different.
How close can you put the camera? Some cameras only detect within 50ft or less and some at 100ft. The detection angle is important too. Some cameras need to be right on the target to get enough light to see.
I have a Bushnell Aggressor No Glow set up for security, that is probably $80 or so now. It has a long range and is good for night pictures. I didn’t like the newer version as much. They have a new model with two cameras to make night pics better, but it would be over $150. I haven’t tried it. I have Browning Strike Force something (older also) and I like it too. The detection angle is better on it. Night pics are similar. Can be had for a similar price or the new model again for $150ish. All these can be placed in lock boxes, to prevent tampering, which I do.
I have cheap $30-60 cameras as well. Some suck and I wouldn’t trust, and others would. It be bad up close. But for security, it is hard to keep it too close without being seen.
Hope this helps.
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