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Originally Posted by Astroman
Thanks Chris for the info, yes I saw the camera for sale, if it wasn't for the fact I have just bought a new Telescope and some Model Aircraft gear, I would have snapped this up from you. Have to wait for the bank balance to recover now. Thanks again for the info, they certainly last a long time. I am guessing they only power on when movement is detected?
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Yes,Andrew when the sensor detects movement,the camera is activated.Sometimes some cams can give 'false triggers',when shadows of tree 'move'.
But the upper end models seem less prone to this.They are lots of fun,and I am finding I like these pieces of kit,and they can be in action 24/7 for months,and collect data,while my scopes might see action two or three times a year,if that.
Here is one of the images from the Reconyx HC600 trail camera,from over xmas period,I set this up to observe if any wild dogs came in on a dead beast,and two pups were regulars,but now no longer-thanks to the camera,and I earned $200 for this little episode,so they do pay for themselves.This Reconyx HC 600 camera is also one of the very best remote cams for property surveillance.The stock squad use this model camera to nab illegal pig dogers,and fire wood theives in the forestry lease on a property I occasionally work on,the police really hit their mark with the use of these advanced trail cameras,they really have hard core material for the courts.
Trail cameras with 'red glow' or 'white flash' would not be suited to such work,but the cams advertised as 'Black flash' are fantastic.Amazing what they can build now,could never dream of something like this when I was a kid!