OK, by now I guess it's no secret that I really have been enjoying my testing with the Cuddeback Capture. The fact that my last few posts have been about the Capture probably gives that away... Since I have written about the rebate recently, I have received many questions about problems with the rebate process. The rebate is good on purchases made on the Capture and Capture IR up until 04/30/2011. But you need to pay attention to detail when filling out the rebate form...
It must be that time of year, because I don't know about you, but I've been seeing a lot of nice bucks recently. I've seen some signs of bucks starting to chase does as well. I don't think they have really turned on yet, but they are getting there.
I've been testing the Cuddeback Capture behind my house over the last month or so, and I have to say that I am definitely impressed with it. You can see more information about this game camera's capabilities here: Cuddeback Capture Review. I've always been partial to infrared digital game cameras, because I love the ability to capture video images of game, especially at night when the activity is much higher. I like to know what is lurking after dark, because those are the bucks that you will typically end up seeing during the day when that rut kicks in and they start dropping their guard. Video lets you see more details at better angles as the game moves through, and you don't get to see just the lead deer, you get to see the ones that are following as well.
But with that said, this Cuddeback Capture is HOT, even those it only captures pictures and no video. This flash-based digital game camera is so simple to set up and use. So easy that a caveman can do it, as the commercial says. The rotary dials used to set the cameras settings had me up and running in seconds.
The trigger speed of the Cuddeback Capture and the Image Centering Technology are what I am most impressed with. I have captured numerous pictures of game on the move that are quality images with no blur. Many other game cameras with slower trigger speeds would have missed the shot all together, or given me a picture of a hind quarter. The Image Centering Technology gives you quality picture after picture of the game positioned in the center of the frame. I find myself sifting through more quality pictures with the Cuddeback Capture, than I do with any other game camera I own.
So take a look at the picture below I captured two days ago with the Cuddeback Capture. This 11 point buck will definitely have an arrow sent his way if he finds himself under my stand.
Note that I dropped the image size and quality down to 640x480 for the purposes of posting to the blog. These images are normally 2048x1536 when they come off the camera, showing much greater detail. Cuddeback still has their $25.00 rebate available on this camera. See this post for more information: Cuddeback Capture Rebate.
Talk about a closeup. This picture was caught on my Cuddeback Capture flash-based game camera this morning. I just wish the rack was a bit bigger.
I did have a number of recent nice buck pictures that I'll post soon. I even have a picture of a bachelor pack of 4 bucks all in one frame.
I've always been a fan of the infrared digital game cameras, but picked up this Cuddeback Capture when they offered the rebates on them.
I have to say that I am pretty impressed with the picture quality, the image centering technology, and the overall performance of this game camera.
I've received a lot of questions recently asking where to find the serial number on the Cuddeback Capture and Cuddeback Capture IR. Cuddeback's recent rebate offering of a $25.00 rebate on the Capture and a $50.00 rebate on the Capture IR obviously have people taking advantage of it.
I searched for it for a few seconds on my own Cuddeback Capture, before I realized that I had hidden the serial number. You should be able to find your unit's serial number in the left battery tube. Yup, you will have to take your batteries out to find it if you already have the installed.
See the picture below for the exact location. And make sure you read the directions on the rebate form and fill it out to a "T". I've heard from a couple of people who were denied due to errors. But Cuddeback was gracious enough to give them another shot at it.
Enjoy
We've just finished reviewing the Primos TRUTH Cam 46. I have to say that this was one of the better low cost infrared digital game cameras that we have tested in recent months. We did have issues with the darkness of some of the infrared images and videos, but they were issues we could live with. I'll post some more images and videos from the TRUTH Cam 46 in the near future, but in the meantime, have a look at the review. Enjoy!
It seems that trail camera rebates are definitely a trend this year. I recently wrote about Cuddeback's rebate on the Capture and Capture IR, and need to add that they are not the only manufacturer handing back money this year.
Wildgame Innovations has a $20.00 mail131913191319-in rebate on two of their popular Trail Camera Combo packs, the D8D combo, and the IR8D combo.
The D8D Combo contains the 8 MP digital game camera sporting a RealTree Camo finish, four D-Cell batteries, a 2 GB memory card, and a security bracket. This dual flash (infrared and strobe) trail cam shoots video or picture, day or night. And I almost forgot to mention that it has an integrated viewer, so you can play back your images and videos on the spot.
The IR8D Combo contains the 8 MP trail camera with 69 LEDs, for an infrared range of 60 feet. This scouting camera is cheap to operate, since they include a 6 volt rechargeable battery and wall charger in this combo. Add in the 2 GB memory card and cable lock bracket, and you've got everything you need to head to the woods.
Here is a link to the Wildgame Innovations Rebate. Like with all rebates, you'll want to read the conditions and make sure you have it correctly filled out. Always retain a copy of your form and receipt before mail131913191319ing in any rebate. This is a pretty simple form, and should be a breeze to fill out.
