Deker 3,478 Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 I need one, actually probably 2 or 3, for a site full of ramblers, Tree huggers, idiots etc., etc., and the chances of damage/theft is pretty high. I was wondering about investing in these, they are really cheap. Does anyone have any experience whatsoever of these EXACT cams, good or bad please??? Any other suggestions of a really cheap cam as it may not last long?? Many thanks! 12MP HD 1080P Hunting Trail Camera Nature Wildlife Scouting Cam Night Vision 714131840885 | eBay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alsone 789 Posted January 25, 2022 Report Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Can't answer your which cam to buy question, but there are plenty of vids on Youtube of ideas for hiding cams. Ideas include hiding them inside hollowed out logs and fixing these into places such as the crooks of branches or sticking on 3d leaf camo. Also the use of invisible ir as opposed to visible red glow ir helps retain stealth after dark. Ghillie suit supply places may be of assistance in finding the right materials. Camo patterns are ok but 3D adds another dimension (excuse the pun). Edited January 26, 2022 by Alsone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted January 26, 2022 Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Loads of those cheap cams are exactly the same but with different badges on. I bought one that looked almost identical and was complete crap, where others on here have bought them with no problems at all. Seems to be a lottery. Probably best to risk £20 and buy one then a few more if it works OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted January 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2022 Yep, that's what I've done...1 on order, if it's ok, maybe a couple more! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elchapo 3,166 Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 26/01/2022 at 10:32, Deker said: Yep, that's what I've done...1 on order, if it's ok, maybe a couple more! Let us no if any good please 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted February 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Here you go, it is cheap and cheerful, picture quality is poor, but still much better than the images you see in the Big Cat Sighting thread. Delay from activation to first picture seems an eternity, with several animals almost out of frame before first picture. Situation and circumstances will change a lot so this may improve. No long term review available yet as only had it a few days, and it's not been out in anything but the lightest drizzle so far. I'll keep an eye on it and continue tests, but not rushing to buy any more at the moment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdale 673 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 I've just ordered a similar one with a 32gb micro SD card. Wildlife Hunting Trail Camera Scouting Cam Infrared Night Vision Trap HD 1080P WWW.EBAY.CO.UK PIR Angle:60 degree. USB Slot: 5pins USB 2.0. Image Sensor: 3MP Color CMOS. Work Mode: Photo, Video, Photo+video. IR LED:38pcs 940nm black Lights... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdale 673 Posted February 11, 2022 Report Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 03/02/2022 at 21:47, patterdale said: I've just ordered a similar one with a 32gb micro SD card. Wildlife Hunting Trail Camera Scouting Cam Infrared Night Vision Trap HD 1080P WWW.EBAY.CO.UK PIR Angle:60 degree. USB Slot: 5pins USB 2.0. Image Sensor: 3MP Color CMOS. Work Mode: Photo, Video, Photo+video. IR LED:38pcs 940nm black Lights... Mines arrived and I'm very pleased with it,good quality pictures and videos day and night. I've altered the default settings so it now takes 5 photos and 30sec video clips each time the pir is broken(default is 3 photos and 10sec video clips)and I've disabled the time/date stamp to increase viewing. Only problem is I can view photos on my android tablet and TV but if I need to view videos I've got to connect to pc but I can put up with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted February 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 10 hours ago, patterdale said: Hope it does the business for you. Generally, I'm not impressed with picture/video quality on mine but then again it does the job and is VERY cheap. I am amazed how sensitive it is, sparrows and a single field mouse set it off. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdale 673 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 . 11 hours ago, Deker said: Hope it does the business for you. Generally, I'm not impressed with picture/video quality on mine but then again it does the job and is VERY cheap. I am amazed how sensitive it is, sparrows and a single field mouse set it off. Yes all the family are enjoying the photos and videos, funny thing is my wife called it another one of my useless unused toys! Well now she can't wait to have a look what it has caught? As far as watching videos on my android tablet I have now downloaded a media app called VLC it has a red traffic cone for its icon and works great with the trail cam. For the money I'm very pleased and even managed to buy a 32gb micro SD card off eBay for a fiver. Its surprising what wildlife comes into your garden,wish I bought one earlier. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted February 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) Caught a hedgehog in pictures on 31 Jan (he had moved out of frame before video) and again on pictures and video on 17 Feb. I thought they were meant to be hibernating, is it really that mild or is my hedgehog an insomniac? Edited February 24, 2022 by Deker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,463 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Im on a site called Uniform Benifits and a trail cameras just came up on offer from £89.99 to £17.99 just found out £7.99 delivery it might be good it might be crap but for that money im willing to try one 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 10 hours ago, The one said: Im on a site called Uniform Benifits and a trail cameras just came up on offer from £89.99 to £17.99 just found out £7.99 delivery it might be good it might be crap but for that money im willing to try one The only one I could see there was identical to mine, which I paid about £1-£2 less for all in! Very temperamental, poor quality pictures and video, but does what I need and of course VERY cheap! Check ebay! 12MP Hunting Trail Camera HD 1080P Wildlife Scouting Cam Motion Night Vision | eBay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,463 Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Thats the one i will try it in the garden and see how it works out before i ove it but for £25 i wasnt expecting much Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deker 3,478 Posted February 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 22 hours ago, The one said: Thats the one i will try it in the garden and see how it works out before i ove it but for £25 i wasnt expecting much 12MP Hunting Trail Camera HD 1080P Wildlife Scouting Cam Motion Night Vision | eBay £21 all in! Dont forget you will need batteries and a SD card on top! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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