Buckeye Cam sells a really neat long range wireless game camera system called the Buckeye Cam Oriion PC. The PC Base Kit allows you to send images from up to 30 cameras at once, directly to your PC. With a range of up to 2 miles, you no longer have to venture into the woods to gather your digital pictures and videos. This is definitely a high tech system, and it is used by the US and Canadian Border Patrol agencies to gather surveillance for their border control efforts.

While this is very cool technology, I have a hard time getting past the price tag of $1899. It does come with a 1 year warranty, but if I'm going to pay $1,899 for a game camera, I'd like to see it come with at least a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty, like the Jeep I purchased from a local dealer.

As other game camera manufacturers enter the remote game camera market with lower cost cellular options (like Moultrie with their Game Spy Connect), I see the Orion PC Base Camera Kit being a tough sell. I think that there will always be a market out there for high end products, because there are people out there with more money than they know what to do with. It will be interesting to see if Buckeye Cam continues with their current price model, or if the new cellular game camera options will force them into a price drop. With the Moultrie Game Spy Connect hitting the market in July of 2009, I guess we will see soon.

Stealth Cam has a variety of accessories available for its wide range of digital game cameras.  Here is a quick review of what is available to expand or enhance you Stealth Cam digital or 35MM trail camera. 

Memory Cards

• STC-2SD
  A 128 MB Secure Digital memory card
• STC-2CM
  A 128 MB Compact Flash memory card
• STC-2SD128
  A two pack of 128 MB Secure Digital memory cards
• STC-2CM128
  A two pack of 128 MB Compact Flash memory cards

Memory Card Readers

• STC-MCR1
  A USB 2.0 All-in-One Card Reader.  This draws power directly from the USB port.  It is fully plug and play compatible, and supports SD and CF cards.
• STC-SDCR1
  A USB 2.0 Key & SD Card Reader.  Supports plug and play, SD and Mini SD cards, and is hot-swappable.

Battery Kits

• STC-12VBB
  A 12-volt battery kit that is compatible with all Stealth Cam digital cameras equipped with an external power jack.  This comes with an AC charger and a weatherproof box.  It also had a 10 foot cable and hanging strap.
  With the money you save on buying batteries, these battery kits pay for themselves.  An no more missed pictures from dead batteries.  You can run on a whole season with a single charge.
• STC-6VBB
  This is the 6-volt battery kit.  It is also compatible with any Stealth Cam trail camera that has an external power jack.  It comes with the same accessories and benefits as the STC-12VBB listed above.
• STC-CBL
  This is a 10 foot heavy-duty outdoor gauge cable for use with the 12V or 6V battery kits.  The battery kits come with this cable, so you would only need this part if you need a replacement cable.

RealTree Adhesive Decal

• STC-DECWD
  So you don't like the solid green or black color that most Stealth Cam game cameras come in by default?  Worried that your Stealth Cam is too visible in the woods?  Well then dress it up with a RealTree adhesive decal.  This decal is made from long lasting 3M non-reflective adhesive.  It will not fade, even under extreme weather conditions.  It is a cost-effective solution to camouflaging any of your Stealth Cam digital game cameras.

Wrap Around Lock Brackets

You spend too much money on your digital game camera to not secure it from theft.  I've had a game camera stolen before, and will never leave one in the woods again without locking it down.  The Wrap Around Lock Brackets are an effective way to secure your Stealth Cam from theft.  It isn't going to stop a thief with a set of cable or lock cutters, but it will prevent crimes of opportunity.  They are available for all Stealth Cam digital and 35mm camera models.  It uses durable steel plates that wrap around the camera, securing it from would-be thieves.  It uses a 4 foot long, heavy-duty 6mm diameter cable to secure your camera to the tree.  You supply your own lock and key.  There are different brackets to support different models of cameras:

• STC-DLB
  Supports the Stealth Cam I590 and I540IR.
• STC-GBLB
  Supports the Stealth Cam MC2-GV.
• STC-LBW3
  Supports the Stealth Cam V550MTR, I230IR, V450, I450, V650, I550, and I430IR.
• STC-LBDV
  Supports the Stealth Cam STC-DVIR5 and STC-DVSIR5.

You've been in the situation too.  You've found that perfect trail where you want to hang your digital game camera, but there are no good and straight trees near.  Well, now you can leave the bungee cords and straps at home and hang your trail camera quickly and easily with the EZ Point Trail Camera Mounting Bracket.
And best of all, you can get a perfect angle because this mounting bracket swivels and allows you to lock it in place.  Exactly where you want it too.  These brackets are made from durable plastic with a connecting steel rod.  They are very solid.

So the next time you strap your game camera to a crooked tree, and start propping sticks under it to get the right angle, think about how easy it would be to hang it with the EZ Point instead.  I love mine, and I'm ordering two more for my other game cams.

Watch this short video that will show you how easy it is to use this game camera mount.  Then visit the link above to order yours.  They are a Steal at less than $10.00.

You've found the perfect trail for your your game cam ...  the only problem is there's no good tree to hang it on.  What now?  Time to move on down the trail?  No way ... at least not if you have a game camera mount!

These handy mounts give you perfect placement for your game cam to ensure you get the best shots.  With the ability to swivel left to right, and up & down, you gain a lot of flexibility when choosing your mounting location.  There are some post mounts available that allow you to set up your camera anywhere.

I like to have more brackets that I have cameras.  It gives me the ability to easily move my cameras back and forth between multiple areas that I'm scouting.  It guarantees that I can get back in and out of an area quickly, without disturbing it too much.