Wildview Game Cameras are a great entry level option for the game camera enthusiast. While they may not have all the bells and whistles of the higher end digital game cameras, they offer great functionality at a low cost. Wildview game cameras are pretty basic for the most part. I like that they have infared offerings now, but you won't find a lot of special features in their trail cameras. That is part of what is attractive about them, simplicity. They are easy to operate, because there are very few features that you need to be concerned with configuring.
What isn't very attractive about Wildview Game Cameras is their look. They come in just a drab green color. Now a game camera isn't supposed to be 'pretty', but that solid green square box strapped to the tree can be easy to see. I'm a big fan of both concealing, and securing my game cameras in the wild. A theft of my first game camera taught me that lesson very quickly. Well, Wildview has come up with a great inexpensive solution with their Camo Adhesive Decal. This decal has a Realtree Hardwoods Green pattern to it, helping to conceal your game camera. It is made from a long lasting 3M adhesive, that is non-reflective. They claim that the pattern will not fade, even under extreme weather conditions. It is a very cost effective solution offered by Wildview at less than $12.00.
The Wildview Xtreme2 Digital Game camera is another low cost offering from Wildview. The "2" stands for 2.0 Megapixel. This digital scouting camera is designed for ease of use, and has a series of switches that are used for easily configuring the settings.
The passive infared sensor offers wide angle coverage. It comes with the same test mode setting that allows you to verify both placement and coverage area. This camera does use a flash, and has a switch that allows it to be set in On or Off position. It will shoot multiple pictures in its Burst Mode, but is also capable of shooting daytime video. You have the option of taking Low Res images, High Res images, or Video clips. The front of the camera has an LCD readout that displays the number of pictures taken. It also has both Test Mode and Low Battery LEDs on the front panel. You have your choice of 4 different timeout settings, so you won't end up with a memory card full of images of the same animal. You also have the option of connecting a 12 volt lead acid battery to the external power jack for extended life in the field.
The pictures are stored on SDRAM memory cards, and the Xtreme2 accepts memory cards ranging from 16 MB to 2 GB. The TGL2M does contain 16 MB of internal memory, but you can't store much on it, so I highly recommend using larger capacity SDRAM memory cards. While the size of the images may vary depending upon the conditions, you can get approximately 6,500 images on a 2 GB memory card when shooting in Low Resolution mode. To get your pictures off the camera, you can either pull the memory card and insert it in a USB card reader connected to your computer, or you can attach the camera directly to your PC with the included USB cable. So if you are in the market for a cheap camera, check out the Wildview Xtreme2.
Looking for a really low cost digital game camera? I mean really low cost?
Then check out the Wildview Bubba Cam, model TGLBC1. This 1.3 megapixel digital game camera lists for around $59.00, but can often be had for less. The camera is basic, and doesn't have many bells and whistles, but that is what makes it an easy to use camera. Wildview claims that this is the most user friendly scouting camera on the market.
The TGLBC1 has 8 MB of built in memory, but can accept optional SDRAM memory cards up to 2 GB in size. The flash reaches out to 30 feet. The Bubba Cam supports Time and Date stamping on each image. It doesn't shoot videos, but it has a pre-set 3 picture burst mode. This Wildview also has one minute timeout settings, a test mode for positioning your camera, and a low battery indicator. It is powered by 4 C-cell batteries. You get a mounting strap for attaching the camera to a tree, and the camera will accept a lock and security cable to deter theft.
So if you are looking for a simple to use camera, or need to purchase several cameras on a tight budget, the Wildview Bubba Cam just might be the camera for you.
Here is a nice short clip of a very nice buck taken it night. The video comes from a Wildview Infared Xtreme 3.0 digital game camera. I tested this camera, and thought it was a great value. The only complaint I had about this camera is that I had to remove the batteries to power it off. I'm sure that this was just a defect in the camera I received. The 24 infared emitters do an excellent job at lighting up game at night. The Wildview Xtreme 3.0 is packed full of features and comes with a low price.
