Recommended Trail Cameras?

[nightcrow]

I've got the hikmicro m15 ones I'm running 8 of them really good

Hi, I have just got a Hik and after I set it up seemed ok and obtained one test photo,but I have altered settings to what I wanted and now can't access them even if they are there.I enclose a couple of screenshots.Tia.

 

[neilrobbins19]

Pm you with my number if you want a chat

 

[nightcrow]

Pm you with my number if you want a chat

Yes please

 

[Colin G]

A HIK Micro M15 4G Trail Camera. It’s got some nice extra features on it compared to the spypoint like you can set times you actually want it to work so i don’t get 20 pictures of squirrels a day as I turn it off if I know what time it actually going to be busy and you can also see the live gps position of the camera if someone steals it. The only downsides I’ve found so far is it’s harder on batteries and the detection range is not as far compared to the spypoint.

Hi crossy 666
What kind of detection range is achievable
Thanks
Colin

 

[nightcrow]

Hi crossy 666
What kind of detection range is achievable
Thanks
Colin

These sheep sauntering directly towards mine will give you some indication.

 

[crossy 666]

These sheep sauntering directly towards mine will give you some indication.

How far would you say the sheep are away from your camera mate ? I would say I’m getting detection at about a car length

 

[nightcrow]

How far would you say the sheep are away from your camera mate ? I would say I’m getting detection at about a car length

About the same I would say.

 

[nightcrow]

How far would you say the sheep are away from your camera mate ? I would say I’m getting detection at about a car length

Quite a long one though.

 

[suburban bushwacker]

Have a look at the Keen Ranger PT.

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thanks, that's pretty neat

 

[crossy 666]

thanks, that's pretty neat

I had one of those keen ranger type cameras and unfortunately it stopped working after 12 months but was really good when it was working

 

[billy_boyle_2010]

@crossy 666 @neilrobbins19

Brilliant info thanks I rather fancy one!

Have you tried inserting a different SIM card ? A data card may be a cheaper way of sending content ? Their subscription model doesn't seem to send videos either ?

 

[nightcrow]

How far would you say the sheep are away from your camera mate ? I would say I’m getting detection at about a car length

Hi,I measured how far this single sheep was coming in from the side and it was 24ft.and that is probably not the limit of detection.My disappointment is it's horrendous appetite for batteries compared to my 10year old Bushnell.

 

[billy_boyle_2010]

Hi,I measured how far this single sheep was coming in from the side and it was 24ft.and that is probably not the limit of detection.My disappointment is it's horrendous appetite for batteries compared to my 10year old Bushnell.

How long do the batteries last for roughly ?

Can it accept an external power source ?

Thanks

 

[nightcrow]

How long do the batteries last for roughly ?

Can it accept an external power source ?

Thanks

Put in 12 new Duracell and it says 80% left after 5 days.

 

[billy_boyle_2010]

Put in 12 new Duracell and it says 80% left after 5 days.

Blimey!

A quick Google says it can take a DC 12V input. I wonder if an external battery would be feasible......