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trail camera flash?
« on: July 25, 2010, 03:51:23 PM »
I would like a trail camera but don't have much money at all I was wondering the cheaper cameras that have flash does it really matter? will the flash scare the deer? is it worth getting one without a flash and would like to know good cameras for under $150

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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2010, 04:21:07 PM »
My newest addition has been a Stealth Cam Rogue IR. It takes great pics and I think I only paid about $120 for it. I did pay less for my Moultrie D40s, but the Stealth Cam takes much better pics. Flas hasn't made much of a difference, unless that's the reason I never see a big deer twice. ???

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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2010, 04:24:03 PM »
whats the average distance of clear pics with a trail cam?
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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2010, 04:26:27 PM »
whats the average distance of clear pics with a trail cam?

It really depends on the camera and it's flash, either IR or conventional. They all advertise different distances. I try to stay within half the stated range. ;)

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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2010, 04:30:02 PM »
whats the distance on that stealth cam i've been looking at them
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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2010, 04:37:26 PM »
whats the distance on that stealth cam i've been looking at them

36 IR emitters for a 40ft range.


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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2010, 04:40:27 PM »
whats the distance on that stealth cam i've been looking at them

36 IR emitters for a 40ft range.


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OK that should be fine then I will have to see about getting one of em
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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2010, 04:42:07 PM »
Look at Walmart.com. That's where I got the best deal. Also Sportsman's Guide has had a sale on them.

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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2010, 05:02:28 PM »
sportsmans guide has them for $150 with the IR $130 for ordinary flash I dont know i'll keep checking some out see if I can't come up with one
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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2010, 06:43:58 AM »
I have a older Game Tracker 35 and a newer Moultrie.  Both with flash.  I have had lots of pics of the same animal pic after pic.  The flash didn't seem to scare them at all.  Maybe it scares some but I doubt it.  Im about to buy another trail cam and it will be with flash.

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Re: trail camera flash?
« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2010, 05:09:48 PM »
OK cool I would love to save some money and get one with a flash if it doesn't bother them thanks
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