Catscratch
5 year old buck +
I'm using Duracell's... one of the worst ones if I read your chart right. Thanks for the info!
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I'm using Duracell's... one of the worst ones if I read your chart right. Thanks for the info!
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60 Dark Ops and he can't swing reliable batteries that equal in cost about 3-4 cams?!
That's a lot of camera experience! Is the Dark Opps the best performer for you guys, or just the best at a certain cost point?60 Dark Ops and he can't swing reliable batteries that equal in cost about 3-4 cams?!
We both run cameras exclusively on public land with no food plots, and no baiting/minerals. Aside from a very few locations, a high quality energizer alkaline will last from half way through velvet, until antlers drop. Since that’s as long as either of us let the cameras go without replacing batteries, he doesn’t see the need to pay 2.5 times the price for the higher amperages. I can’t say I blame him, but I like knowing each of my cameras is performing at its absolute peak.
They are an expensive investment for me, and I only own 6 of them. So, if one fails, it may mean 5-8 months without intel for me as that’s how long I typically let them sit. I sometimes only put 1-2 cameras out on a property in only the absolutely best locations, and primarily only for historic data. I’ll use this year’s pictures to narrow down the best temperature, or weather patterns, or rut timing for a specific location. He does the same, but 1 or 2 having problems out of 60 is not that big of a loss.
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That's a lot of camera experience! Is the Dark Opps the best performer for you guys, or just the best at a certain cost point?60 Dark Ops and he can't swing reliable batteries that equal in cost about 3-4 cams?!
We both run cameras exclusively on public land with no food plots, and no baiting/minerals. Aside from a very few locations, a high quality energizer alkaline will last from half way through velvet, until antlers drop. Since that’s as long as either of us let the cameras go without replacing batteries, he doesn’t see the need to pay 2.5 times the price for the higher amperages. I can’t say I blame him, but I like knowing each of my cameras is performing at its absolute peak.
They are an expensive investment for me, and I only own 6 of them. So, if one fails, it may mean 5-8 months without intel for me as that’s how long I typically let them sit. I sometimes only put 1-2 cameras out on a property in only the absolutely best locations, and primarily only for historic data. I’ll use this year’s pictures to narrow down the best temperature, or weather patterns, or rut timing for a specific location. He does the same, but 1 or 2 having problems out of 60 is not that big of a loss.
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I can't answer that very well. Seems Dark Ops can be any 1 of several different models, spanning low/mid 100s into the low 200s. I haven't researched what makes them different. I did pick up a '19 Dark Ops HD Pro X w/ a 32 GB card today on Amazon for 169. It's a Christmas gift for my dad lol. That particular model rates really high from the trailcampro guys.
Many pics of deer looking at the camera?That's a lot of camera experience! Is the Dark Opps the best performer for you guys, or just the best at a certain cost point?60 Dark Ops and he can't swing reliable batteries that equal in cost about 3-4 cams?!
We both run cameras exclusively on public land with no food plots, and no baiting/minerals. Aside from a very few locations, a high quality energizer alkaline will last from half way through velvet, until antlers drop. Since that’s as long as either of us let the cameras go without replacing batteries, he doesn’t see the need to pay 2.5 times the price for the higher amperages. I can’t say I blame him, but I like knowing each of my cameras is performing at its absolute peak.
They are an expensive investment for me, and I only own 6 of them. So, if one fails, it may mean 5-8 months without intel for me as that’s how long I typically let them sit. I sometimes only put 1-2 cameras out on a property in only the absolutely best locations, and primarily only for historic data. I’ll use this year’s pictures to narrow down the best temperature, or weather patterns, or rut timing for a specific location. He does the same, but 1 or 2 having problems out of 60 is not that big of a loss.
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Best bang for the buck. He has run some more expensive cameras, from exodus to reconyx, but on public land you have to hedge for theft. A $120-140ish camera being stolen is a lot easier to handle than a $300+. Also, you can deploy almost 3 Browning’s for the price of a reconyx, and still with great quality images. If you need super perfect images/video for a TV series or something then go higher end. If you are using it for intel for hunting, browning is MORE than adequate.
I can't answer that very well. Seems Dark Ops can be any 1 of several different models, spanning low/mid 100s into the low 200s. I haven't researched what makes them different. I did pick up a '19 Dark Ops HD Pro X w/ a 32 GB card today on Amazon for 169. It's a Christmas gift for my dad lol. That particular model rates really high from the trailcampro guys.
He and I both have dark ops models that span from the 2015 BTC-6HD up through the the 2019 HD pros...
The only model he has had real problems with was the 2018 HDPRO version. I did not buy that cycle so I don’t have first hand knowledge, but I believe he had issues with 3 or 4 of the 5/6 he purchased. Every other model has been as regular as an old Cassio watch.
For an idea on quality, here are a couple examples of videos on 2016, 2017, and 2018 models black ops
2016 dark ops elite:
2016 dark ops elite:
2017 Dark Ops 940:
2018 dark ops extreme:
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Many pics of deer looking at the camera?That's a lot of camera experience! Is the Dark Opps the best performer for you guys, or just the best at a certain cost point?60 Dark Ops and he can't swing reliable batteries that equal in cost about 3-4 cams?!
We both run cameras exclusively on public land with no food plots, and no baiting/minerals. Aside from a very few locations, a high quality energizer alkaline will last from half way through velvet, until antlers drop. Since that’s as long as either of us let the cameras go without replacing batteries, he doesn’t see the need to pay 2.5 times the price for the higher amperages. I can’t say I blame him, but I like knowing each of my cameras is performing at its absolute peak.
They are an expensive investment for me, and I only own 6 of them. So, if one fails, it may mean 5-8 months without intel for me as that’s how long I typically let them sit. I sometimes only put 1-2 cameras out on a property in only the absolutely best locations, and primarily only for historic data. I’ll use this year’s pictures to narrow down the best temperature, or weather patterns, or rut timing for a specific location. He does the same, but 1 or 2 having problems out of 60 is not that big of a loss.
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Best bang for the buck. He has run some more expensive cameras, from exodus to reconyx, but on public land you have to hedge for theft. A $120-140ish camera being stolen is a lot easier to handle than a $300+. Also, you can deploy almost 3 Browning’s for the price of a reconyx, and still with great quality images. If you need super perfect images/video for a TV series or something then go higher end. If you are using it for intel for hunting, browning is MORE than adequate.
I can't answer that very well. Seems Dark Ops can be any 1 of several different models, spanning low/mid 100s into the low 200s. I haven't researched what makes them different. I did pick up a '19 Dark Ops HD Pro X w/ a 32 GB card today on Amazon for 169. It's a Christmas gift for my dad lol. That particular model rates really high from the trailcampro guys.
He and I both have dark ops models that span from the 2015 BTC-6HD up through the the 2019 HD pros...
The only model he has had real problems with was the 2018 HDPRO version. I did not buy that cycle so I don’t have first hand knowledge, but I believe he had issues with 3 or 4 of the 5/6 he purchased. Every other model has been as regular as an old Cassio watch.
For an idea on quality, here are a couple examples of videos on 2016, 2017, and 2018 models black ops
2016 dark ops elite:
2016 dark ops elite:
2017 Dark Ops 940:
2018 dark ops extreme:
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Never done the dark ops. The 2016 Browning BTC5HDE is the best trail cam of all time, price considered. I get a year on my batteries, most of the time, sometimes over 20,000 images. I use el cheapo AC Delco AA's off Amazon. Yea, mine would last longer with lithium, but it's not like I'm not going to pull the cards in a year...
Thanks for all the comments guys. Santa brought me a Browning Strike Force Extreme for Christmas. Really easy to set-up and got some nice pictures of the birdfeeder yesterday as I was playing with it.![]()
Now to set it up in the Back 40 in search of Big Foot.![]()
Thanks for all the comments guys. Santa brought me a Browning Strike Force Extreme for Christmas. Really easy to set-up and got some nice pictures of the birdfeeder yesterday as I was playing with it.![]()
Now to set it up in the Back 40 in search of Big Foot.![]()