Dozens of factors can come into play when you are shopping for a trail camera.  Some of the more obvious are price, reliability, and picture quality.  I am currently working on creating a trail camera test and review system.  I am looking for feedback from all my fellow hunters.  No registration is needed.  To share your ideas all you need to do is submit a commit below.  Feel confident when entering your email because we will never spam you.  I am just looking for ideas on how to test the trail cameras and the criteria that you are looking for when buying a trail camera.

I checked with the owners of the Trail Camera Store and they confirmed that the Moultrie Infrared Trail Cameras are the most popular line on the market. The ease of use and low price make them an easy choice for any hunter. When you combine ease of use and price with amazing photos and reliability, you have a winning combination. The Moultrie I-40 offers the ability to capture still images and movies both day and night. When the I-40 was originally released many people complained of pictures being "white out" but I have not seen that as a problem since Moultrie updated their firmware.

The only real difference between the Moultrie I-40 and the Moultrie I-60 is that the I-60 has a viewing window for pictures in the field. I really do not see this as a determining factor when purchasing a trail camera. The I-40 has a great trigger and reaction speed and the pictures are very detailed. I have had no water, moisture, or insect issues with my Moultrie I-40 housing. I would like to mention that when you pull the mounting strap very tight, you can stress the case and create openings for moisture and insects if you pull to tightly. I have also been very pleased with battery life. When you check the camera ever two weeks and lose track of when you changed batteries last, that means the batteries are lasting long enough. Overall I love the Moultrie I-40 and recommend them to all my hunting buddies. The I-40 is one of the best, if not the best, trail cameras available today. If you own a Moultrie I-40 I hope that you will share your opinion with us, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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Cuddeback has released the Capture for 2008. I would assume that it was Cuddeback's intention to compete with Moultrie on the entry trail camera. The standard flash Cuddeback Capture can be found for around $199. The Cuddeback Capture IR is the infrared version and can be purchased for around $220. With both models being relatively new there are not many reviews available. Only time will tell if the Capture will be Cuddeback's answer to Moultrie.

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Do you have a Cuddeback Capture? How has it performed in the field? Please let us know.

Comparing trail camera pictures can be a very simple method of selecting a trail camera. Todays models range in resolution from 1 megapixel all the way up to 6 megapixel infrared cameras. You must determine your own criteria. If you are only scouting your deer lease for bucks, then why do you need a 6MP camera? Can the 4MP deliver what you are looking for? Maybe you can sacrifice 2MP and buy two of the 4MP game cameras and cover more of your property.