Slab Sides 20 Posted October 28, 2016 Was looking at a $90 one at Dicks, my front yard is only like 30' wide by 20' deep. Don't know if it's overkill or what. Have a big bow window out front so the cam will be front and center. Any advice? This is the one I was looking at. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=92411726&cp=4406646.70516396.4414427&categoryId=70929586 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slab Sides 20 Posted October 28, 2016 Within 15 feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted October 28, 2016 Only thing I suggest is facing it a stationary background if possible. Unbelievable! And we are the bad ones right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slab Sides 20 Posted October 28, 2016 Hopefully get a clear pic so I can call them out on local media. Kind of excited, been boring remodeling the house 24/7. haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted October 28, 2016 I just bought a Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Essential E2 for pictures/security at the new house during the construction phase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slab Sides 20 Posted October 28, 2016 I just bought a Bushnell Trophy Cam HD Essential E2 for pictures/security at the new house during the construction phase. That looks good! If it's set on photo mode does it take a series of photos during one event? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 28, 2016 I use Moultrie, love them. Think I have the 880i's, they take really good infrared nite photos. Or video as well. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted October 28, 2016 I'm wondering how they will work thru glass -- never tried one thru a window Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 28, 2016 That looks good! If it's set on photo mode does it take a series of photos during one event?The cameras I use, you can adjust how many pictures it takes once the motion sensor is activated, or you can set it to record video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 28, 2016 I'm wondering how they will work thru glass -- never tried one thru a windowI would probably go this route or something similar. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fyPg5JmXn3g Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted October 28, 2016 That looks good! If it's set on photo mode does it take a series of photos during one event? Motion sensor - when it's triggered it will take photos... Since it's going to be a work environment I have it set to take photos then delay 30 mins between. I may cut it down to 10-15 minutes though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted October 28, 2016 Motion sensor can't see through glass so it won't take a photo from inside the house but these things are weather proof so you can just strap it to a tree, post, etc. If you're trying to get night photos using the illuminating LED's, your camera will be noticed. These LED's produce light outside of the visible spectrum but really, really close to red. There is some "bleed" into the visible spectrum and when the LED's come on, you can see the faint red glow. A deer doesn't understand cameras and may look at the odd red glow but it won't scare them away. If a person is stealing a sign and notices a red light come on, they might investigate - and now you've lost your sign and your camera. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted October 28, 2016 Motion sensor can't see through glass so it won't take a photo from inside the house but these things are weather proof so you can just strap it to a tree, post, etc. If you're trying to get night photos using the illuminating LED's, your camera will be noticed. These LED's produce light outside of the visible spectrum but really, really close to red. There is some "bleed" into the visible spectrum and when the LED's come on, you can see the faint red glow. A deer doesn't understand cameras and may look at the odd red glow but it won't scare them away. If a person is stealing a sign and notices a red light come on, they might investigate - and now you've lost your sign and your camera. There's also trail cam locks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTBI5CC/ref=od_aui_detailpages01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slab Sides 20 Posted October 28, 2016 Grea Motion sensor can't see through glass so it won't take a photo from inside the house but these things are weather proof so you can just strap it to a tree, post, etc. If you're trying to get night photos using the illuminating LED's, your camera will be noticed. These LED's produce light outside of the visible spectrum but really, really close to red. There is some "bleed" into the visible spectrum and when the LED's come on, you can see the faint red glow. A deer doesn't understand cameras and may look at the odd red glow but it won't scare them away. If a person is stealing a sign and notices a red light come on, they might investigate - and now you've lost your sign and your camera. Great info! I have some decent hiding places out front so I'll do a little testing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,157 Posted October 28, 2016 An old laptop (P III or better) with a decent webcam and the usually free (but basic) security cam apps can and will work inside a window. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 28, 2016 Motion sensor can't see through glass so it won't take a photo from inside the house but these things are weather proof so you can just strap it to a tree, post, etc. If you're trying to get night photos using the illuminating LED's, your camera will be noticed. These LED's produce light outside of the visible spectrum but really, really close to red. There is some "bleed" into the visible spectrum and when the LED's come on, you can see the faint red glow. A deer doesn't understand cameras and may look at the odd red glow but it won't scare them away. If a person is stealing a sign and notices a red light come on, they might investigate - and now you've lost your sign and your camera. That's why mine are lag bolted to trees inside of metal security boxes with pad locks. If you have time and tools you could definitely steal it. But the average lawn sign grabber isn't rolling with a cordless sawzall or big bolt cutters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky_Bobby 130 Posted October 28, 2016 I would just wrap the sign in barbed wire Or slather KY Jelly all over it mixed with your piss Or if you want less harm - dig a couple small holes and cement it in place and cover the cement holes with some dirt - now THAT would be hilarious and prob give you enough time to get your 12 gauge 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted October 28, 2016 Also this: 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky_Bobby 130 Posted October 28, 2016 Phenomenal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slab Sides 20 Posted October 28, 2016 Out -........ - standing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,158 Posted October 28, 2016 This is too wierd... I have a relative who is a fanatical Trump supporter. Someone is stealing his Trump signs in Warren County - so he's doing the same thing - setting up a "sting" w/camera. Yikes... is this a trend? Do we need bundled sign + camera packages given out by campaigns these days? Though I'm laughing at the pictures (above)... there's something very sad and outrageous about this. It's pretty despicable actually. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky_Bobby 130 Posted October 28, 2016 This is too wierd... I have a relative who is a fanatical Trump supporter. Someone is stealing his Trump signs in Warren County - so he's doing the same thing - setting up a "sting" w/camera. Yikes... is this a trend? Do we need bundled sign + camera packages given out by campaigns these days? Though I'm laughing at the pictures (above)... there's something very sad and outrageous about this. It's pretty despicable actually. This is the progressive agenda - a lot of hate and crime for things they do not agree with or like - look at the DC elites and Hollywood, everyone is going to "move to Canada", Trump's Hollywood star gets demolished and no one bats an eye, his campaign HQ in NC gets firebombed, people beating the shit out of Trump supporters at rallies, its fucking disgusting - are you surprised in the least? I have a neighbor who has had his sign stolen 4 times already - If Trump wins to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if 3/4 of the Democrat party just didn't show up for work and staged a protest outside the Capitol - look at the fucking Rosa Parks bullshit they pulled over "secret lists" for gun buyers - 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,158 Posted October 28, 2016 This is the progressive agenda - a lot of hate and crime for things they do not agree with or like - look at the DC elites and Hollywood, everyone is going to "move to Canada", Trump's Hollywood star gets demolished and no one bats an eye, his campaign HQ in NC gets firebombed, people beating the shit out of Trump supporters at rallies, its fucking disgusting - are you surprised in the least? I have a neighbor who has had his sign stolen 4 times already - If Trump wins to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if 3/4 of the Democrat party just didn't show up for work and staged a protest outside the Capitol - look at the fucking Rosa Parks bullshit they pulled over "secret lists" for gun buyers - Eh... I think that's only the "lunatic fringe" - e.g., the real hardliners of the progressive movement (committed, over-the-top activist types). I have MANY friends/colleagues that will be voting for HRC - 1 or 2 are even relatively enthusiastic (rather hard for me to understand). They might roll their eyes if they see a Trump sign and think/voice unkind thoughts... but not a single one of them would ever dream of stealing a campaign sign, nor destroying ANY kind of property that didn't belong to them. Most people on both sides of the political spectrum are still pretty decent IMO. You may think that's naïve, but it's what my life experience tells me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky_Bobby 130 Posted October 28, 2016 No I'm with you - its basically how our country was founded and the viewpoints thereafter, one third of the population is like your colleagues and supports their side but not too wild, one third are like you and me we have our views on the opposite end but we wouldn't be violent, and the other third is the fringe of both right and left who do these things - 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted October 29, 2016 Set up a trot line at waist level around your property. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted October 29, 2016 No I'm with you - its basically how our country was founded and the viewpoints thereafter, one third of the population is like your colleagues and supports their side but not too wild, one third are like you and me we have our views on the opposite end but we wouldn't be violent, and the other third is the fringe of both right and left who do these things -Only one third of eligible voters actually vote. So really were talking about 1/3 of 1/3 on the lunatic fringe. The other 200 million people in our country are basically just zombies, who just go along with whatever we decide for them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted October 29, 2016 Only one third of eligible voters actually vote. So really were talking about 1/3 of 1/3 on the lunatic fringe. The other 200 million people in our country are basically just zombies, who just go along with whatever we decide for them.Record breaking early ballot numbers this year. But to your point, this is not an average year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted October 30, 2016 Some electric cattle fencing can make for an interesting deterrent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted October 30, 2016 BOHICA. with an electronic trigger actuator. linked to the game cam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites