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Field & Stream Tests Four Trail Cams from Moultrie, Bushnell, Cuddeback, and Stealth Cam
Field & Stream Tests Four Trail Cams from Moultrie, Bushnell, Cuddeback, and Stealth Cam
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The lowdown In a departure from door-style housings, the i-45 introduces a top-loading design, with an infrared flash that's said to eliminate glow. The 4-megapixel camera has 32MB of built-in memory, and its range of detection is about 35 feet. It's compatible with Moultrie's Web-based management system, which, for a fee, lets you access photos directly from your computer or smartphone.
Testers were impressed with its ease of use and image quality—though Lisech experienced some graininess—and they thought the top-loading memory card slot was a smart idea. Dyess liked the camera's construction, but the clip on his strap broke (he replaced it with a ratchet-style strap). Lisech's strap also malfunctioned. Stevenson liked the leveling knob on the unit.
Hits “The infrared night vision is awesome.”—Stevenson
Misses “If the deer were walking, they appeared smudged in the photo.”—Lisech
Specs 6″×7″ • BATTERIES: D (4)
Photo by Gorman and Gorman
Additional Info
When trail cameras were first introduced, they used film, not SD cards; shutter speeds were slow; and nighttime shots were grainy. Despite slimmer profiles, today's digital cams have video options, infrared flash, and the ability to store thousands of color pictures. Some models even let you access them remotely. We asked manufacturers to submit units in the midlevel price range, and our test panel graded them on image quality, battery life (though testing time was limited), construction and design, and ease of operation. Here's how they fared.
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Reviews (7)
The moultrie cameras are very reliable and have great battery life. My only complaints are that the strap/clasp is junk and some nightime pics antlers appeared smudged. I put the picture quality from low to normal and that seems to help with the smudging though. Overall good cameras
I purchased a moultrie not to long ago to replace my stealthcam and I love it. It takes excellent photos and has an impressive night time range. The camera is very simple to use. I am also impressed by the battery life of my camera. I've had it out for over three months straight and haven't yet had to change the batteries since I bought it. The only disappointment is the mounting strap, it frays very quickly and seems to slip very easily. But it is an awesome camera.
gust change the strap on your camra. go to your local hunting stor and ask about the straps you should be able to get one
Can't speak for the I45 but the I40 is not what it's advertised. I'm on my third one and I hope this one will work for a reasonable amount of time. First two the LCD display starts to have lines in it. The first one would not do video at all. The second one had pictures with problems either too grainy, half B/W and half color, or just plain out of focus. Had gotten a solar charger and it too had problems, the charging circuit failed in less than 1 year, got a new one also. I like the advertised capabilities just wish they would live up to what they advertised. They do replace the unit when sent back just 4-6 weeks without your game camera does not make for a happy camper. I do not recommend the I40 at all, especially for the price.
these cams will hold up to a 4g sd card and if you put the seting to enhanced you can still get 2000 pics taken and the quality is much much better
excellent article, it's nice to see bass fly fishing is rising in it's popularity
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I'm on my third one and I hope this one will work for a reasonable amount of time. First two the LCD display starts to have lines in it. The first one would not do video at all. The second one had pictures with problems either too grainy, half B/W and half color, or just plain out of focus. Had gotten a solar charger and it too had problems, the charging circuit failed in less than 1 year, got a new one also. I like the advertised capabilities just wish they would live up to what they advertised.
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gust change the strap on your camra. go to your local hunting stor and ask about the straps you should be able to get one
The moultrie cameras are very reliable and have great battery life. My only complaints are that the strap/clasp is junk and some nightime pics antlers appeared smudged. I put the picture quality from low to normal and that seems to help with the smudging though. Overall good cameras
I purchased a moultrie not to long ago to replace my stealthcam and I love it. It takes excellent photos and has an impressive night time range. The camera is very simple to use. I am also impressed by the battery life of my camera. I've had it out for over three months straight and haven't yet had to change the batteries since I bought it. The only disappointment is the mounting strap, it frays very quickly and seems to slip very easily. But it is an awesome camera.
Can't speak for the I45 but the I40 is not what it's advertised. I'm on my third one and I hope this one will work for a reasonable amount of time. First two the LCD display starts to have lines in it. The first one would not do video at all. The second one had pictures with problems either too grainy, half B/W and half color, or just plain out of focus. Had gotten a solar charger and it too had problems, the charging circuit failed in less than 1 year, got a new one also. I like the advertised capabilities just wish they would live up to what they advertised. They do replace the unit when sent back just 4-6 weeks without your game camera does not make for a happy camper. I do not recommend the I40 at all, especially for the price.
these cams will hold up to a 4g sd card and if you put the seting to enhanced you can still get 2000 pics taken and the quality is much much better
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excellent article, it's nice to see bass fly fishing is rising in it's popularity
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I'm on my third one and I hope this one will work for a reasonable amount of time. First two the LCD display starts to have lines in it. The first one would not do video at all. The second one had pictures with problems either too grainy, half B/W and half color, or just plain out of focus. Had gotten a solar charger and it too had problems, the charging circuit failed in less than 1 year, got a new one also. I like the advertised capabilities just wish they would live up to what they advertised.
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