New for 2009, the Stealth Cam Nomad IR digital game camera is yet another great offering from the popular game camera manufacturer that is loaded with features.  This infrared digital game camera, model I530IRx2, is capable of taking photographs and capturing video in the daytime or at night.  Best of all, this game camera is infrared, which means there is no flash at night that will spook your game.

It can give you high quality VGA video, and will record video clips any where from 5 to 90 seconds in length.  The Nomad has 32 MB of built-in RAM, but accepts standard SDRAM memory cards of up to 2 GB in size, so storing lots of images and videos will not be a problem.  We recommend that you have multiple SDRAM cards.  They are inexpensive, and you can just quickly swap out your memory cards when checking your camera, and view the images and videos from your home PC.
The Nomad IR will capture images in high quality mode of up to 5 megapixel resolution, and will capture images by day and night.  The image quality is sharp, and all images are stamped with the date and time, as well as temperature and moon phase.

For still images, you have the option of 5MP, 3MP, and 1.3MP resolutions.  The daytime images are in color, and night time images are black and white.  The burst mode setting can be defined to take between 1 to 9 image upon each activation of the PIR.  And the PIR can detect game out to 30 feet.  Its 27 infrared emitters give the Nomad clear images and video out to 30 feet in pure darkness.

You will like the new icon-based programming, and ease of use.

The Nomad IR is powered by six standard C cell batteries, but it also accepts the optional 12 volt power supply for extended operation in the field.  A mounting strap is included, but we recommend adding a cable-lock, or pad lock with a security cable for protection from theft.  A USB cable is also included in the box, for hooking the camera up to your PC.

We like the new camo design over the drab green or black colors seen on previous stealth cam models.  So if you are in the market for a new game camera, give the Stealth Cam Nomad IR a closer look.  It is sure to please.

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There is currently one Smart Scouter trail camera located in Maryland, but he has plans to deploy a small fleet of cellular cameras across the country. The Smart Scouter Trail Camera has a built-in cellular modem, which will send out emails containing recently captured images as attachments. Their custom scripts take the attached images from the emails every hour, and automatically post them to the Real-Time gallery.

Not only am I impressed by the concept of the real-time gallery, but I’m also impressed by the quality of some of the bucks that I have seen in the gallery. You can see the gallery for yourself at the following link: Real-Time Trail Camera Pictures. Bookmark it, and visit it daily to see the new pictures. I give it two thumbs up!

Take a look at some of the unique images that Steve gave me permission to post.

I have a serious addiction to game cameras, but  I never seem buy the same camera twice.  Even if I love a game camera, I tend to fight the urge to buy another one of those in favor of trying something different.  I love testing new digital game cameras, because I like seeing the different features and methods of operation for the different models.

This wouldn’t be such a problem, if there weren’t great new digital cameras hitting the market from each manufacturer every year.  I’m definitely interested in the new Moultrie I45 and I65.  I am very interested in the Moultrie Game Spy Game Management System.  The innovation in cellular game camera technology is just a taste of what the future will bring.

This fall, we will see the StealthCam Prowler HD htting the market. With the integration of high definition, H.264 video compression, and the ability to record full audio, we should see some stunning video being shared.

It looked as if a worker in the area had seen my feeder back there.  I had an older Stealth Cam back there pointing right at the feeder.  It was pretty concealed, and wasn’t detected.  I have a lock and cable on it, so I’m not that conerned about it walking off.

I had several images of this guy looking at my feeder and messing with it.  I realized that had my game camera not been locked, it very well could have been lost that day.

Game camera manufacturers today are packing some nice technlogy into their cams.  That technology comes with a price.  You wouldn’t leave a few $100 bills taped to a tree in the woods.  Why would you leave a several hundred dollar game camera in the woods unsecured.  So do yourself a favor, and secure your game camera.

I personally love the Python adjustable locking cables by Master Lock.  These things are 6 feet long, and 3/8″ thick.  They are tough and weather resistant, and vinyl coated.  They add excellent security, and peace of mind.

I love this time of year, because the deer seem to reach a new comfort zone.  They feel more protected in wooded areas with lots of foliage to conceal their presence.  Much more comfortable than when the woods was wide open and you could see long distances.  These more relaxed deer tend to linger longer, and I always end up with a lot more pictures of deer and other game animals.

On the downside, most bucks have dropped their racks.  You may still see an occasional buck that is slow to drop, but the excitement factor of hoping to see the big rack is gone.  I start awaiting the first signs of antler growth, and look forward to watching the development of those racks into what hopefully becomes that shooter buck.

So this is a great time of the year to get your mineral blocks out to help that antler growth.

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Anyway, without that cone, corn just pours from the bucket straight to the ground. I loved this Moultrie feeder. I couldn’t have asked for more than the 6 years of good service it gave me. With any luck, I will find a replacement cone, or fabricate one myself. I’m most impressed by the long battery life that a single 6-volt battery an provide.

When this feeder went out of service, the first thing I thought about was my game cam. “Oh no, less pictures now! ! !” For the game camera hobbyist, it is all about getting lots of good quality pictures. And that is exactly what setting a game camera on or near a feeder can do for you.

A feeder does several things for you. It helps you to control the movement and patterns of deer in your area. The search for food is a big part of a deer’s daily routine. Make that search easy for them, and they will alter their activity to visit your feeder. Drawing deer to your feeder helps you position your cameras to maximize photo opportunities. I don’t recommend pointing a camera directly at a feeder. If you do, be prepared to sort through tons of squirrel and bird pictures, because they will camp out on your feeder.

A feeder can help you save money. Corn isn’t cheap. I shell out $8.50 for each 50 pound bag. If you just dump corn right on the ground, the wildlife will come in and clean it up in no time. Using a feeder ‘rations’ the corn, and only a controlled amount is dispensed at times you specify.

A feeder will also bring other wildlife (aside from deer) through the field of view of your game camera. I’ve also captured images of birds, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, turkeys, foxes, and coyotes. The whole food chain will be drawn to your feeder.

Game cameras and feeders go hand in hand.

So I set off browsing the web for a replacement feeder tonight. That is when I stumbled upon the Wildview 40 LB Hanging Feeder (WVRDE40H). The first thing that caught my eye, was a low retail price of $39.99. This model has a metal downspout, hmm, that solves that problem I mentioned earlier with my Moultrie. As I read the specs, I realized that feeders have come a long way since I last purchased one. This thing can be set to feed between 1 to 16 times per day. It can activate for an adjustable amount of time, from 2 to 30 seconds for each of the 16 separate settings. This thing is totally configurable. It is operates on a 6-volt battery and is pre-wired to accept a solar panel.

Well, I ordered one, and should have it soon. Even if I can fix my Moultrie, you can never have enough feeders, right? I’ll let you know how it does.

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