Quote from: Rick on June 25, 2021, 07:55:13 AMDo you have to go out and collect the videos or does it have wifi/bluetooth, back to the house.

There are cell related cameras, but they require their own cell number. Some are wifi/bluetooth, but too expensive for what you get in quality, and you need to be close to the unit to transfer data.

Some even take an image 24/7, every minute, or hour, 4 hrs, or whatever you like, great for seasonal change, sunsets, sunrises etc. These are very inexpensive, around $30.0...
I'll probably be getting a couple of these for the creek rise in the winter months.

But for quality shots, this is the best we've found so far. I just can't justify spending a grand for something a bear might destroy or someone stealing it.
Not to mention, most fail in some manner within 5 years. But with tech constantly changing, why waste your money on an expensive camera?

Quote from: Solar on June 25, 2021, 06:35:41 AMYes, we've probably gone through 15 cameras over the years, differing brands, and the last 4 brands we bought as a test including Browning top of the line, all went back but one.
No glow infrared. Animals never even know it's there, and people won't know it caught them because no red light or flash.

We hung onto this one, the Meidase model #2. This camera is the most sensitive, has the best night shots and clearest video, and when I say sensitive, expect 30 or more videos to be false, the sun triggers it every minute between 1:00 Pm and 3:00 Pm continuously, but you can skip through them quickly.

I'll be buying about 4 more to replace some of the other cameras, and we paid a lot for them, some over $400.0 a piece.
The Meidase model #2 is dirt cheap comparatively, I think I paid $50, and it is worth it, just be sure and buy lithium disposable and a rechargeable 12V battery pack plug in, you'll get more than 5 of months uninterrupted use.
Otherwise you'll be replacing batteries monthly, gets expensive

Sadly, it's made in China, but to get a comparatively good American made cameras, expect to pay over $500.0.

I'll be trying the Meidase#3 next, 100' reach is important. Here's the only link I can find, maybe you can buy direct from another supplier?
I despise Amazon, but they are the only ones who carry it at the moment, I think. If you find another supplier, let me know.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081YCXVXY?tag=yourlifevalues0a-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1


Here's a video of it working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeirc-ZXYVs

Thanks a bunch Solar....I just purchased one for $73 buck off of Amazon. I looked for a few hours and couldn't find it anywhere but Amazon.

Quote from: Bronx on June 25, 2021, 10:33:49 AMThanks a bunch Solar....I just purchased one for $73 buck off of Amazon. I looked for a few hours and couldn't find it anywhere but Amazon.

So did you get the Meidase camera?

https://www.amazon.com/Meidase-Recovery-Detecting-Waterproof-Wildlife/dp/B081YCXVXY

Quote from: Solar on June 25, 2021, 12:45:06 PMSo did you get the Meidase camera?

https://www.amazon.com/Meidase-Recovery-Detecting-Waterproof-Wildlife/dp/B081YCXVXY

Yes the one you mention. I purchased this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081YCXVXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Quote from: Bronx on June 25, 2021, 02:14:15 PMYes the one you mention. I purchased this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081YCXVXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Excellent choice. I'll be buying another for the part of my property I never go to and see what comes through.
I think it's a bear and lion trail, too rugged for deer, they like the easy stuff. And exactly why I never go there, I'll set it and forget it.

I'll have toy post some more video from the creek, just squirrels fighting, a opossum and a fox, all in one day.
Busy time.

Baby squirrel and then the panicked family looking for him.. (Full disclosure we caught him on camera the next day so everything turned out ok)

Baby squirrel by Solars Toy
Panic by Solars Toy

We have been seeing this little lady around lately..

Skunk full tail by Solars Toy

This was just fascinating to watch...

Bat-bugs by Solars Toy

Our first bear siting this summer...  

Bear 2021 by Solars Toy

I love how he walks with pure "I'm The Bad Ass Of The Forest" attitude, not a care in the world. Can you say Conservative?

Quote from: Solars Toy on July 02, 2021, 11:04:21 AMBaby squirrel and then the panicked family looking for him.. (Full disclosure we caught him on camera the next day so everything turned out ok)

Baby squirrel by Solars Toy
Panic by Solars Toy

LOL your Baby squirrel is driving my cat nuts.  I have 3 computer monitors and she follows it all over.  She get right up to the monitor like she reading every word some times.  Some times I have to open something up for her to look at on a monitor so I can read on the other monitors. 

Quote from: walkstall on July 02, 2021, 01:22:52 PMLOL your Baby squirrel is driving my cat nuts.  I have 3 computer monitors and she follows it all over.  She get right up to the monitor like she reading every word some times.  Some times I have to open something up for her to look at on a monitor so I can read on the other monitors.

       

What did she think of the bears?

Quote from: Solar on July 02, 2021, 03:23:13 PM       

What did she think of the bears?

She was trying to pull it out of the monitor and play with it. 

Quote from: walkstall on July 02, 2021, 04:22:52 PMShe was trying to pull it out of the monitor and play with it. 

         

How often do you catch a skunk in action and see the trail.  This was cool.  Toy

Skunk spray by Solars Toy

Our mighty hunter thinks he is bigger than he is...or maybe just tougher?

The Hunter by Solars Toy