![]() Personally, I don’t have that kind of dispensable income to strap to trees for thieves to snatch or bears to use as chew toys. Neither do I need museum-quality images of game animals sent to my cellphone nor full weather reports and solar-charging capability. Foremost, I need to know that the quarry is present, its size, and the date(s) and time(s) that it passed the camera-nothing else.Īs such, I located and field-tested three readily available trail cams costing less than $80-most being significantly less. Despite my initial trepidations about putting down hard-earned cash on “value-priced” trail cams, in the end I was glad that I did. Purchased at a local Wal-Mart for $35, the Tasco 3 Megapixel trail cam was the least costly model in this roundup. ![]() Its photo-only mode, low megapixel images, and lack of a display and controls, among other things, contribute to its minimal cost. Concerning the latter, the date and time must be set using “Timetool” software on a PC or Mac computer. If only a survey into the animals utilizing the area is desired (sans time and date), simply insert the batteries, hang the unit, and then turn it on-that’s it. The Tasco’s other features include: 3 5/8”x1¾”x4 13/16” size upward of 9-month battery life with eight AA batteries (not included) day and night auto sensor 1-second trigger speed 12 low-glow LEDS flash distance of 30’ SD card slot (card not included) 15° F to 120° F temperature range and an adjustable web belt. ![]() Sporting a 3-megapixel camera, which is similar to what cellphones had around 2006, image quality is okay but not spectacular. Depending on the animal’s distance from the camera, background, and whether it’s a daytime or nighttime image, counting kickers and stickers on bypassing buck could prove difficult. But, you’ll know that a buck is there and, if set, the time and date it was in the area. Employed in temperatures less than the suggested 15° F lower temperature limit, the Tasco captured all quarry that passed it-including an oversize fox squirrel-indicating that the auto sensor worked well and trigger time was sufficient. It easily captured full body deer, turkeys and a coyote. With a price tag of $35, I consider the Tasco 3 Megapixel to be to be a good purchase for those hunters on an especially tight budget, need multiple cameras, or there exists high potential for damage from bear (it’s cheaper than most trail cam protective cases) or being lifted by thieves. Selling for $60 on the shelves at Wal-Mart, Primos’ Bullet Proof trail cam is a virtual clone of the Tasco 3 Megapixel aesthetically, dimensionally, and feature-wise-remember, both companies are under the Vista Outdoors umbrella-but there are some improvements. Like the Tasco, the photo-only Bullet Proof has no display or controls on the unit itself, and it “Timetool” application to imprint the time, date, and moon phase. The unit also has a trigger time of 1 second or less, is powered by four or eight AA batteries (user provided) with upward of a 9-month life span, and 30’ night range. The Bullet Proof, however, has a 6-megapixel camera and 14 low-glare LEDS for better images. Really.Lastly, the compact unit has auto white balance, an automatic IR filter, and comes with a mounting strap. Moultrie Game Camera Videos Sportsman’s Guide has your Moultrie TRACE Perimeter Surveillance Camera available at a great price in our Game & Trail Cameras collection Video Camera Game Stores offers Best Buy coupons, Buy.com coupons, Sony Style coupons and coupons for J&R, Radio Shack and Crutchfield, so you can save on … Shop Samy’s Camera online or inġ0 Tasco Download Manager Plus Workaround for the iPhone not having … in the Ovi Store 12 Slow Shutter Cam Apparently a camera replacement that makes it easier to create arty ‘blurry’ photos. Walmart Product Care Plans cover 100% of the cost for … With an optional Walmart Care Plan you can enhance the manufacturer’s coverage from the date of purchase. Walmart Product Care Plans A limited product warranty is included free for most items. For more information about the complete line of Bushnell Trophy Cam trail cameras … under the Bushnell®, Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé … Software download and registration instructions are available with product literature or can be accessed online.
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