Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

2012-03-01 Thread Gasper, Bryan R.
panies to Work For -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Jim Boone Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 9:16 AM To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras I have had very bad luck with Cuddeba

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

2012-03-01 Thread Jim Boone
but I only use them for fun (e.g., at a campsite) when I can check them everyday. Cheers, Jim Jim Boone Las Vegas, NV birdandhike.com -Original Message- From: Brandon Calderon To: ECOLOG-L Sent: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 6:42 pm Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras Hi Michael, Like

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

2012-02-27 Thread Brandon Calderon
Hi Michael, Like Blair stated, the Scoutguard SG550 is an excellent choice, as is the DLC Covert Assassin II and Cuddeback Capture IR (in my experience). However, if you are not limited by $$ the best of the best is just about any model of Reconyx, but they are expensive. Also, for a great review

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

2012-02-27 Thread Blair Roberts
I've used Scoutguard SG550s for two field seasons in Kenya and they've been good to me. No weather-related issues, although it doesn't get below freezing at my field site. They hold up well to animal abuse (rhino, hyena, elephant) if you use them with the protective steel cases. Photo quality is be

[ECOLOG-L] Game cameras

2012-02-27 Thread Michael S. Batcher
I am interested in using one of the commercial game cameras to photograph wildlife in a small field and forest edge area. I prefer IR to flash to reduce scaring any wildlife. It would need to function in all weather conditions. Does anyone have recommendations on types/models they have used success