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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by YoungBuck » 16 Jan 2018, 3:24 pm

Oldbloke wrote:Regarding the aldi/maginon cameras

Do you get many pics where there is no game?

And are the night images reasonable?

I find about a third of my images are from the surrounding vegetation moving from the wind but you cant really help that except trying not to place it in front of flimsy bushes. Then the majority of the rest is usually other things that aren't game - wallabies and roos, birds, etc. Usually the amount of images you are after will only be less that 5% of the shots taken.

The night shots are pretty good, they are in infrared if that wasn't already obvious. When i get home I will have a look and see if I have any night vision shots and I'll upload some (my camera is currently setup at my shooting property).

doc wrote:How easily visible are these camera's to others?

My bank tells me to cover the pin pad when typing in my pin number. Do I need to cover my pecker now when taking a leak in a S.F back in among the bushes, or are they pretty obvious? :oops:

I've never had a problem with vandalism or theft. Just don't set it up next to a road or along a common animal path (where walkers or other hunters are likely to walk along) and you will be fine.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by YoungBuck » 16 Jan 2018, 4:09 pm

Here are a couple of night shots that I have.
edit: looking at the date of that second image, I've definitely had those batteries in longer than 12 months :shock:
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Oldbloke » 16 Jan 2018, 5:15 pm

Great pics YB.
I really want to shoot that pussy.

That's the camera for me. Price is good pics are fine.

Thanks for your help.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by RoginaJack » 16 Jan 2018, 8:21 pm

Hi Oldbloke, Mine will take up to 32Gb, but I only use 8 or 16GB but depends on how long the cameras are on station.

.Yes at some sites there are a few ( sometimes bloody heaps) of images with nothing in view - Wind! I've found that the cameras are quiet sensitive and the wind plays up merry hell.

Trigger time is around 0.5sec. and daytime photos are colour, night, B&W.

Visibility - I try not to mound mine at eye level and not in a obvisious position.

Images are good - nighttime, closer to the camera usually the better but watch flash bounce, get away from the camera files get a bit grainy. Daylight, no worries, no flash. Also, I'm surprised how sensitive the mic is, picks up sounds out to the side and behind bushes etc.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Bent Arrow » 16 Jan 2018, 9:05 pm

Put them low or high, definitely not at a eye height. In high traffic areas where discovery and subsequent theft is a concern, don't use a strap that goes around the tree, that strap makes the cameras very easy to spot. I've made some plates and I Tek screw mine to the tree. Makes them harder to steal than just undoing a webb strap and walking off with it
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Oldbloke » 16 Jan 2018, 9:13 pm

Bent Arrow wrote:I've made some plates and I Tek screw mine to the tree. Makes them harder to steal than just undoing a webb strap and walking off with it


What a top idea.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by wanneroo » 17 Jan 2018, 2:51 am

I have 3 on my property and I am very glad I have them. You see a lot of stuff going on that you wouldn't see otherwise and you'll find where and when things are going on. Humans and game tend to be fairly predictable so once you lock down where they travel you will figure out where to install the cameras and there will be trial and error involved.

In terms of theft I find most people have their head up their bum so even with cameras that are visible to me, I've had trespassers walk past them and not notice them. I would say though the strap around the tree makes them more visible though. Obviously if you put them on public land you better secure them.

I basically use SD cards and swap them out. Also I have had better success with lithium batteries for longevity.

Another thing is don't waste your time, cut back any vegetation that would flop in front of the camera otherwise you'll have a thousand pictures of weeds and branches.

This is an example of what I pick up on my cams, the big bear, that camera is in my front yard next to the driveway.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Gwion » 17 Jan 2018, 9:11 am

juststarting wrote:
In my case, I've been thinking about 4G capable camera that would send photos to a mobile via MMS or to email.


I think that is the go!
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by sungazer » 17 Jan 2018, 11:48 am

The only thing with the sms cameras is that you have to have mobile reception the State forests are often places with no reception. I have no reception in my backyard and have to stand in one place in the front of the house to get reception.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Gwion » 17 Jan 2018, 11:49 am

Good point.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 4:19 pm

Re signal. I've considered that and areas I am in generally have Telstra coverage. Those cameras also have external antennas that should make things better.

I could talk about it, but what's the point. Ordered X 2. See how we go.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Jan 2018, 4:28 pm

juststarting wrote:Re signal. I've considered that and areas I am in generally have Telstra coverage. Those cameras also have external antennas that should make things better.

I could talk about it, but what's the point. Ordered X 2. See how we go.


Cost?
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 4:51 pm

Oldbloke wrote:[Cost?


This is what I purchased:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32659219078.html

Been eyeing this for about a year. Total: AUD189.93 for 2. This forum is bad influence.

Most reviews look very positive, although one or two were of a faulty unit and one was of what looked to be faulty, but dude just didn't computer good. Needs a PC to really go to town on the setttings, fine by me.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Gwion » 17 Jan 2018, 5:01 pm

Very nice of them to put an external screen so the game can check out their selfies!
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Jan 2018, 5:02 pm

juststarting wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:[Cost?


This is what I purchased:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32659219078.html

Been eyeing this for about a year. Total: AUD189.93 for 2. This forum is bad influence..


That looks a very good deal.

I'm going down the maginon, Aldi road. No cover in my areas.

Edit, auto correct is a bastard
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by marksman » 17 Jan 2018, 5:33 pm

Bent Arrow wrote:I've got four, the cheapsr ones seem to get mixed reviews, same as everything in life, you get what you pay for and have to adjust your expectations accordingly. My cameras are closer to $400. In SF, there's a higher likelihood of them being nicked. They definitely help pattern game, I've been able to rule out wasting hunting time in unproductive areas and concentrate on more productive areas/times of day by using mine. I've also recorded things I didn't expect, including deer on a property where I was only expecting goats.


this is really good advise and is why you would want them
the only reason I was told not to buy the cheaper models is they have no support available as in updating software ect, if they stop working for some reason
but if they only cost $60 who would care if after warranty they fall apart :thumbsup:
the quality on mine that sell for around the $150 is set at medium so I can get way more movies and photo's but is still very good quality
you can also buy lock up boxes for them I did but am too lazy to set them up although the teck screw idea is a good one with these
http://camlockbox.com/box-reference/ltl-acorn
you wont be sorry if you do get a couple :thumbsup:
you will have a better idea of what is about and when :drinks:
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by YoungBuck » 17 Jan 2018, 5:42 pm

juststarting wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:[Cost?


This is what I purchased:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32659219078.html

Been eyeing this for about a year. Total: AUD189.93 for 2. This forum is bad influence.

Most reviews look very positive, although one or two were of a faulty unit and one was of what looked to be faulty, but dude just didn't computer good. Needs a PC to really go to town on the setttings, fine by me.

I hope your deice isn't locked into the 2G network (900mhz) as it was shutdown in 2016...
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Wombat » 17 Jan 2018, 5:47 pm

juststarting wrote:Re signal. I've considered that and areas I am in generally have Telstra coverage. Those cameras also have external antennas that should make things better.

I could talk about it, but what's the point. Ordered X 2. See how we go.


Is Telstra still supporting 2G? Optus stopped a few months ago.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 6:17 pm

Wombat, YoungBuck, yep hope so too.

I'm fairly certain it's not, but not 100% In case it is, I'll have to charge-back... But, I'm like that, almost always works out for me.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Oldbloke » 17 Jan 2018, 6:27 pm

Wombat wrote:
Is Telstra still supporting 2G? Optus stopped a few months ago.


I was wondering about comparability with our system too!
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Wombat » 17 Jan 2018, 6:32 pm

juststarting wrote:Wombat, YoungBuck, yep hope so too.

I'm fairly certain it's not, but not 100% In case it is, I'll have to charge-back... But, I'm like that, almost always works out for me.

Please let us know how you go, at that price I'm tempted to grab a few.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 6:34 pm

Been shipped, so should have it in couple of weeks. Stay tuned.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by marksman » 17 Jan 2018, 7:53 pm

here is a guide for the HC 300M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjwesfnGi70
its not a very flattering review for the camera but I would like to see how you go with it juststarting
may be alright with updates :unknown: but they are 2G
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 7:56 pm

Ok, lol.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by sungazer » 17 Jan 2018, 8:45 pm

There are at ;east two levels below 3g that are still used as i rarely get a 3g signal.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 8:48 pm

Yeah, look all this discussions are just that. Chinese unit, who knows. All reviews I watched are pretty good. 2G - who knows...

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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by marksman » 17 Jan 2018, 9:03 pm

the updates may have a fix for the 2G? who knows :unknown:
the utube vid is quite good and does show some good fixes for the camera
the guy who did this vid is quite knowledgeable with this camera
worth a look :thumbsup:
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by juststarting » 17 Jan 2018, 9:06 pm

Yep, noted. No point tinkering now or I'll get too excited without anything to show for it. When it arrives, I'll get my geek on.

For now, I am more excited about Martini Henry brass I have on order.
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by mchughcb » 20 Jan 2018, 4:47 pm

juststarting wrote:
Oldbloke wrote:[Cost?


This is what I purchased:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32659219078.html

Been eyeing this for about a year. Total: AUD189.93 for 2. This forum is bad influence.

Most reviews look very positive, although one or two were of a faulty unit and one was of what looked to be faulty, but dude just didn't computer good. Needs a PC to really go to town on the setttings, fine by me.


Ouch. 2G is no turned off from Telstra and Optus. Vodophone may go for a little longer then its gone as well. The cheapest 3G camera you can probably buy is this one.

https://youtu.be/SU_IIfr6nqc
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Re: Game / Trail Cameras

Post by Oldbloke » 20 Jan 2018, 4:55 pm

Lol. And when they work u will be getting an MMS or email every time the wind blows or a butterfly goes past.

Could get very annoy. Not for me.
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