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It's got the fastest trigger time of all cameras, instant recovery time, and a wide detection zone making it [the Reconyx Game Camera] the one to beat! Depending on what features you are looking for there are 2 models available for keen hunters: The Reconyx Hyperfire RC500; and The Reconyx Hyperfire RC600
Reconyx Hyperfire RC500 This is the Semi-Covert Infra Red model. It has the tell tale red glow that is common to infra red cameras. It is, however at a very low level that lessens the chance of scaring away your prey. Some of its stand out features include: Six or 12 AA Alkaline batteries, NIMH rechargeable or 1.5volt lithium batteries which allow the camera to run continuously for up to a YEAR! The wide 50 foot flash range combined with the Ultra HD IR camera lens return beautiful sharp images at day or night time Color images will be returned during the day and monochrome at night SD or SDHC Memory Cards up to 32GB to capture full 1080P High Definition images at speeds as fast as 2 frames per second The quality is without peer at 3.1 megapixels The fastest trigger speed on the market at 1/5th of a second. BuckView Advanced software with Google Maps CodeLoc passcode protected
Reconyx Hyperfire RC600 This is the Covert Infra Red model. No-Glow High Output Covert Infrared Technology eliminates the tell-tale red glow common to other Infrared Cameras. Some of its stand out features include: All the same features as the Reconyx Hyperfire RC500 Only NIMH rechargeable or 1.5volt lithium batteries can be used
When scouting your prey you will need to lock the camera around a tree. To cover a large area it is recommended that you position the cameras every 50 feet. Leaving the camera so out in the open
leaves it exposed to vandals and wild animals alike (like wild bears). To protect my investment I got my hands on the following items: The Reconyx Rapidfire Security Enclosure. A Master Lock Python Lock Master Lock Brass Padlock to lock the camera in the case and around the tree.
An added measure that I found works is writing PASSWORD PROTECTED on the enclosure to prevent vandals from stealing the box. A novel idea that I heard about that could also protect the camera was writing on the enclosure the following notice:
"If you are reading this, your photo has already been sent to a remote base one mile from here. Leave now without touching anything."
Of course how would the vandal know that the camera isnt wireless? Maybe this should be something that Reconyx could incorporate into their cameras.
Reconyx Regular Firmware Updates The last thing you need to keep an eye on are the regular firmware updates that Reconyx releases. The latest releases include: The New 1080HD Widescreen mode New Night Mode settings for your RapidFire Camera New Quickset settings for your RapidFire Camera Food Plot Walktest Mode
Check out my blog for all the items that you need to be prepared for the upcoming hunting season. I also regularly review game cameras and give you access to the latest deals on the market. Go to DEER CAMERA CENTRAL
Happy Hunting Guys!!!
