Scoutguard SG550 Video of Doe and Fawn

July 12th, 2009 by Deer Tracking Cameras

I have my game cameras back in the field and just pulled the memory cards today. I got some great videos which I will start posting. This video comes from a small wood lot behind my home in Kentucky. There are tons of deer in the vicinity, and I have a lot of movement in the area.

The video below is of a doe with a little bitty fawn. This video was picked up on July 7, in the afternoon. It was a really hot day, but the deer are still moving.

The doe moves through the woods very cautiously, and you can see her sampling the air with her nose as she moves. The little fawn still has its spots.

This video came off of my Scoutguard SG550. I love this little camera, and when I say little, I mean little in size. It is no bigger than your hand. The daytime videos are a little choppy, but the infared quality of this camera at night is what I really love. It has great range.

Hope you enjoy this video. Thanks

Video of Nice Buck on a Scoutguard SG550

April 24th, 2009 by Deer Tracking Cameras

Check out this video of a nice buck captured on a Scoutguard SG550.  I love these little cameras.  And I mean little.  They practically fit in the palm of your hand.  Enjoy!

Coyote Video on Scoutguard SG550

March 18th, 2009 by Deer Tracking Cameras

Here is a video that I captured a few days ago with my Scoutguard SG550. It is of two coyotes. The first passes out of the field of view right at the beginning of the video. My wife was a little disturbed to see these coyotes as the video was captured about 60 yards from my back porch. The coyote population is on the rise.

Coyote Video on Scoutguard SG550

Scoutguard SG550 – What it Lacks

March 13th, 2009 by Deer Tracking Cameras
Scoutguard SG550

Scoutguard SG550

Don’t get me wrong. I love my ScoutGuard SG550. It has a great compact design. The battery life and trigger speed are good. The image quality is nice. I could go on and on about it.

But there is one feature that I wish it had, and that is an external LCD. I have my SG550 in the woods right behind my house currently. I’m always out taking walks in the woods, and never know if it is worth pulling that memory card out to check the images or not. I pulled it the other day and only had a few pictures on it. I would have been better off saving my time and just leaving it in there for a few more days.

I guess that HCO had to make some sacrifices to keep this camera so small. The remote control is easy to use and can be quickly connected to check the camera status. The only problem is that you have to have it on you when you check your cam.

If that is the only complaint or drawback that I can identify with the Scoutguard SG550, then that says a lot for it. The SG550 might be small, but it is packed full of features.

Scoutguard SG550 Video

March 8th, 2009 by Deer Tracking Cameras

Here is another nice video taken with a Scoutguard SG550 digital game camera. This is shot in infared mode, and gives you an idea of the infared quality from the SG550. Enjoy!

Is the ScoutGuard SG 550 the Next Best Trail Camera?

August 26th, 2008 by Deer Tracking Cameras

If the popularity of the ScoutGuard SG 550 says anything about its performance, then this might just be the next best digital game camera on the market.

This trail camera features a compact size, measuring 5.5″ x 3.25″ x 2″. This game cam won’t stand out in the woods, and make it a target for would-be thieves. To cover the highpoints, the 5 megapixel camera provides excellent quality pictures at a resolution of 2560 x 1920. Its infared flash reaches all the way out to 40 feet for sharp night time photos. It shoots two different resolutions of video as well. The ScoutGuard SG550 is loaded with features, and includes a 1.7″ LCD. With a better life of around 5000 pics and a fast trigger of around 1 second, what’s not to like?

So what are the SG550 owners saying?

I have had one out is about 3 months and still had power to spare

From what I can tell this SG 550 is the best cam for the price.

I’ve had my first camera out since mid june and have around 3000 pics and 1 hour of video and yesterday it still showed 2/3 battery life. At this rate I should get 5000 pics!

The more I use mine, the more I like it. I pulled it today after 5 days in the heavy rain. It had 833 great pics on it. This is a great camera for a great price.

That probably says enough. The ScoutGuard SG550 gets a thumbs-up.

You can find these selling on eBAY for around $200.  Click to see the available Discount ScoutGuard SG550 game cameras.

Oh, and did we mention this camera shoots infared video at night as well? Have a look at a sample for yourself.

See the complete specs below:

Image Sensor

5MP(SG550) Color CMOS sensor

Maximum Resolution

2560×1920(SG550)

Lens

F=3.1mm

FOV(Field of View)=40°

Auto IR-Cut-Remove (Night)

IR-Flash

40Ft

Remote Control Display

1.7″ LCD

Internal Memory

N/A

External Memory

SD-card from 8MB to 2GB

Picture Resolution

5MP = 2560×1920

Video Resolution

640×480(Default, 16FPS)

320×240(20FPS)

PIR Lens

Multi Zone

PIR sensitivity

Adjustable(High/Normal/Low)

IR Bulbs

22 Long Range IR Emitters

Operation

Day/Night(24hours)

Trigger Time

1.2s

Delay

1s – 60m Programmable

Capture Mode

1~3 Programmable

Video Length

1-60s Programmable

Power Supply

8xAA(Recommended)

4xAA(Emergency)

6V DC

Stand-by Current

< 0.3mA(<7mAh/Day)

Power Consumption

150mA (+450mA When IR-LED Lighted)

Low Battery Alert

LED Indicator

User Interface

Remote Control With LCD Display

Ports & Jacks

Remote Control Jack

TV Out Jack

USB Jack

SD Card Slot

6V DC Jack

Mounting

Strap

Cable Lock Up To ?3/8 Inches

Nail/Screw Lock Up To up to ?3/16 Inches

Dimensions

Heights: 5-1/2 inches

Width: 3-1/4 inches

Depth: 2 inches

Weight

Approximate 1 lb With Battery

Operation Temperature

-4F to 140F

Storage Temperature

-22F to 158F

Operation Humidity

5% – 90%

Security authentication

FCC