I have had very bad luck with Cuddeback Capture cameras. Mine can drain fresh batteries in a day or two for no apparent reason (very annoying when they have been set out for 2 months), sometimes go off every 30 seconds (photographing nothing) until the batteries run out (again, very annoying when out for 2 months), and two cameras set side-by-side often do not capture the same moving object (e.g., animal, person, vehicle). I've had worse luck dealing with the company regarding repairs. I would not buy this brand again.
Of 10 or so cameras, I still have two that usually work, but I only use them for fun (e.g., at a campsite) when I can check them everyday. Cheers, Jim Jim Boone Las Vegas, NV birdandhike.com -----Original Message----- From: Brandon Calderon <[email protected]> To: ECOLOG-L <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 6:42 pm Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras Hi Michael, Like Blair stated, the Scoutguard SG550 is an excellent choice, as is the DLC Covert Assassin II and Cuddeback Capture IR (in my experience). However, if you are not limited by $$ the best of the best is just about any model of Reconyx, but they are expensive. Also, for a great review on almost any game camera, check out: http://www.chasingame.com/ Hope this helps! -- Brandon L. Calderon Graduate Student Fort Hays State University Room 425, Albertson Hall [email protected]
