Backyard trail camera
Jun 10, 2023 15:23:40 #
Wmsvl.al
Loc: W.N.Y.
Looking for a camera to set up near my hummingbird feeders. Resolution and reaction time most important.
Jun 10, 2023 16:38:15 #
Jun 11, 2023 07:41:48 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Wmsvl.al wrote:
Looking for a camera to set up near my hummingbird feeders. Resolution and reaction time most important.
you might also research hunting sites for trail cams that may meet your needs
Jun 11, 2023 08:17:34 #
Having considered testing it but you may look into the camera Simplesafe offers for their security system. When mounted it swivels any which way.
I have not mounted them yet so I may test it out for that purpose.
I have not mounted them yet so I may test it out for that purpose.
Jun 11, 2023 10:08:59 #
There are Trail cameras now that contain cellphones and ones that have memory cards. For a close in location I used memory card cameras sitting on old tripods.
The newer ones don't flare infrared when they shoot while most of the older ones do. Many choices. I got mine from Trailcampro.
The newer ones don't flare infrared when they shoot while most of the older ones do. Many choices. I got mine from Trailcampro.
Jun 11, 2023 11:24:12 #
I used this topic as an excuse to see what might be available. 4K video and 32 MP photos sounded good. A search on YouTube was entertaining. The Bushnell Core DS-4K No-Glow Trail Camera is not cheap, but certainly works well. I could not find examples of shooting at a bird feeder.
Jun 11, 2023 13:56:56 #
I purchased one (Amazon) that can be mounted on the house, post or on a tree. It has a 32GB micro memory card. There are options for video, single shot, multi shot. Many options. We have regular visitors and want to know who they are. I'll let you know once I get it positioned and operational.
Jun 11, 2023 14:05:34 #
I got a Hapimp Trail Camera from Amazon.com, about $40. it takes 24MP shots and has an IR flash for night shots.
(I haven't tried that yet). Motion sensitive, adjustable timer, playback screen.
(I haven't tried that yet). Motion sensitive, adjustable timer, playback screen.
Jun 11, 2023 16:40:44 #
carlberg wrote:
I got a Hapimp Trail Camera from Amazon.com, about $40. it takes 24MP shots and has an IR flash for night shots.
(I haven't tried that yet). Motion sensitive, adjustable timer, playback screen.
(I haven't tried that yet). Motion sensitive, adjustable timer, playback screen.
Awesome haven for the birds ✨✨💙✨✨
Jun 11, 2023 17:17:54 #
carlberg wrote:
I got a Hapimp Trail Camera from Amazon.com, about $40. it takes 24MP shots and has an IR flash for night shots.
(I haven't tried that yet). Motion sensitive, adjustable timer, playback screen.
(I haven't tried that yet). Motion sensitive, adjustable timer, playback screen.
Nice Eastern Bluebirds!!
Jun 12, 2023 08:15:07 #
JR69
Loc: Wolverine Michigan
Wmsvl.al wrote:
Looking for a camera to set up near my hummingbird feeders. Resolution and reaction time most important.
Not really sure how well trail cam will work with Bird feeders. I have had numerous cams over the years even a 35mm filmtrail cam.. They usually have very slow shutter speeds 30th -50th of a second fixed aperture and usually meant for capturing a game trail 20-60 feet away. As game walk in they are slow and a slight movement will trigger camera. You can set them up for single shot or bursts them time out for say 1 minute, then will trigger again. video options are available also.
Capturing humming birds at a feeder might be a real trick. Better off setting bird feeder close to a window and setting up DSLR on a tripod and triggering remotely.
Jun 12, 2023 14:32:11 #
Jun 12, 2023 15:23:11 #
Wmsvl.al wrote:
Looking for a camera to set up near my hummingbird feeders. Resolution and reaction time most important.
There are a lot of cameras that can be used such as DSLRs, mirrorless SLRs, bridge cameras, etc. What is your budget? Do you currently have a camera? Do you want to use the camera for anything else?
Jun 12, 2023 18:39:20 #
Wmsvl.al wrote:
Looking for a camera to set up near my hummingbird feeders. Resolution and reaction time most important.
Check some of these out.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hummingbird+camera&hvadid=338580704526&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031025&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=8967282995490851217&hvtargid=kwd-296715250784&hydadcr=9659_9895608&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3yl6wtv2bw_b
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