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Cuddeback - EXcite Digital 2.0 Megapixel Game Scouting Camera
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Sun November 19, 2006
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9.0
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Description:
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BRILLIANT COLOR IMAGES WITHOUT THE COST OF FILM!
2006 Excite model. E-Z operating mode. LCD and keypad allows intuitive operation. Unit has 3/4 second trigger time. Smaller model has better access to compact flash card.
Easy to set up and use with menu driven operation. View the pics in the field with an optional viewer to know instantly where to put your blind or stand. You can E-mail, print or archive images on your PC or laptop. You don't even need a computer to view the images, film processors can print images or you can view images on your TV. Video capability allows you so get the whole picture of what's going on and not just a snapshot. Lower costs per image allows the Cuddeback to pay for itself compared to the more expensive 35mm film game cameras. Everyone is going digital, what are you waiting for?
TECHNICAL SPECS:
* Camera: Custom made digital color camera. 2.0-million-pixel resolution. Several viewing options: in the field with a portable TV or compatible digital camera, transfer images to a printer or PC via card reader. Stores hundreds of photos on an included CompactFlash card
* Lens: N/A
* Picture Storage: Internal memory stores 20 pics. Optional Compact flash card stores hundred of pics depending on flash card storage size.
* Camera Independent Use: No
* Power Source: 4 D cell batteries
* Battery Life: Battery Wise Technology™ operates the Expert for up to six months or takes up to 1,000 images before needing a battery change
* Low Battery Indicator: Yes, has a scale of 1 to 4 for batttery level
* Detection Method: Passive infrared motion detector which is designed to detect heat in motion within a conical area. The cone-shaped detection zone extends to 100 feet (maximum detection distances vary with ambient air temperature and animal size)
* General Detection Range: 100 feet. Auto sensitivity for optimized day/night operation
* Camera Delay Options: 1 minute up to 1 hour in minute increments. One to nine shots during each activation
* Operation Modes: E-Z operating mode
* On/Off Switch: N/A
* Programming Modes of Operation: N/A
* Camera Focus Range: N/A
* Camera Wake Up Time (Trigger Time): Approximately 3/4 second
* Camera Flash Range: 40 foot flash
* Camera Aiming Test Light: N/A
* Image Check Observation Window: No, you must take battery cover off to see display
* Event Counter: N/A
* Waterproof: Yes
* Temp Range: 0F to 100F
* Mounting Setup: Unit attaches to tree with cable or screw
* Case: Gasketless, weatherproof housing ABS plastic
* Size: N/A
* Weight: N/A
* Sound Insulation: N/A. Digital cameras don't make noise when taking a picture
* Camo: Yes, tree bark Reality® camo 3-D texturing
* Lock or Antitheft Capability: Unit attaches to tree with screws. Can be strapped by using the supplied strap. Optional Bear Safe for better protection from bears and vandals.
* Warranty: 1 year
* Comes With: Operation instructions, mounting screw and mounting strap.
Available in the JHO Store here
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Posts: 61,598
Registered: March 2001
Location: SoCal --- Still American Territory @ this time
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spectr17
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Registered: March 2001
Location: SoCal --- Still American Territory @ this time
Posts: 61598
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Review Date: Sun November 19, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
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Pros:
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Easy to set up, good pics
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Cons:
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Leaky battery cover?
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We used the new Cuddeback EXcite on our farm for the 2006 bow and gun season in Missouri. The cam was easy to set up and we had it in the field in no time. Before we set it out we did add some silicone to the battery tray top per the advise of Bill at ChasingGame.com. There is no gasket to keep water from dripping down the camera face into the battery compartment and this did the trick. The cam went thru 2 heavy rainstorms and no water inside when we checked.
The pics have good color with crisp detail and almost all the pics had deer centered in the frame on the trail we monitored. We have the camera about 15 feet from the trail facing directly across the trail. The faster trigger time Cuddeback has allows this.
We used SanDisk and Kingston 128mb and 256mb Compact Flash cards in our unit. No problems viewing the pics using a SanDisk SDV2-A viewer.
We didn't screw the unit to the tree using the supplied wood screws since it needed to be tilted down a bit so the lack of mounting tabs with holes for a bungess was a problem at first. We just ended up wrapping the bungee real tight over the case and it held up on the tree fine.
The battery tray is a bit over complicated to service but after you do it a time or two is gets easy. With the camera out only 2 weeks now we can't report on battery life yet. I found it the easiest to screw the battery door screw out until it gets tight to turn and then use the screw as a pull handle to pull the door off the unit. Same for closing it up, just us the extended screw as a push handle and the cover snaps right back in to place.
Flash range was good out to 30 feet where we had the cam set up. Trigger time was about 1 second and we didn't have any cut off deer even with the way we aimed the camera across the trail.
The small size and camo blended in good on a white oak tree we mounted the cam to. The black bungee cord stood out the most that we used to mount the cam.
The op booklet was easy to read and follow. Plenty of info and pics to show you how to use the cam.
Except for having to dab some silicone on the battery cover corners I'd give this cam 4 memory cards up.
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