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Hawk-eye & Hawk-eye Jr.

December 16, 2003

Camera: Vivitar BV85DB 35mm autofocus camera with date and time printed on film. 10-second self-timer. Focus free. Oversized bright frame viewfinder. Built-in electronic flash with red-eye reduction. Close-up portrait setting. 3-Element, 3-group lens construction. 30mm f/5.6 lens. Shutter speed 1/60-1/125. Motorized film loading, advance, rewind and mid-roll rewind. Two AA batteries for power source. Pic frame number indicator is LED on top of camera. Camera has low battery indicator.

Features:

Camera Independent Use: Yes.
Power Source: 4 each C cell alkaline batteries.
Battery Life: About 2 months for main unit. Camera batteries last about 3 weeks.
Low Battery Indicator: Main unit no. Camera has low battery indicator.
Detection Method: Passive infrared motion detector allows a detection distance out to 60 feet (at 75 degrees F).
Camera Delay Options: Hawk-eye Jr.: Delay between pictures can be selected by 2 position DIP switch for 3, 6, 9, or 12 minutes. Hawk-eye: advanced state-of-the-art electronics such as camera repeat, which permits 2 pictures of each event with a 10 to 60 s
Operation Modes: Day-Night sensor controlled by 2 position DIP switch. Permits camera activation during daylight only, nighttime only, or 24 hour continuous period.
On/off Switch: Yes, external on/off switch.
Camera Film: Uses standard 35mm film (from 100 to 800 ISO speed).
Film Date Stamp Options: 5 date print options of: Month-day-year, day-month-year, year-month-day, day-hour-minute, no data.
Camera Focus Range: 39 inches to infinity.
Camera Flash Range: 15 ft. Optional flash extender you can buy for 179.00.
Camera Aiming: Yes, LED to help aim unit.
External Picture Count Observation Window: No external viewing window. Pic frame number indicator is LED on top of camera.
Event Counter: Hawk-eye Jr. : No. Hawk-eye yes, 1000 event counter.
Waterproof: Yes. Waterproof, impact ABS housing with O-ring on lid.
Temp Range: Unknown at this time, if anybody has this info please contact us
Case: Waterproof, impact resistant ABS housing made by Seahorse Manufacturing.
Mounting Setup: Web belt like strap.
Size: 7.75" w x 9.00"h x 4.00" d.
Weight: 45.1 ounces with batteries.
Sound Insulation: Yes, close cell foam.
Camo: No..
Lock or Antitheft Capability: 2 heavy duty lockable latches.
Warranty: 90 warranty on cam, 1 year on monitor.

Other Information

New game camera for Fall of 2001 from the company that also makes game feeders. The Hawk-eye Jr. is a basic game camera model while the more expensive Hawk-eye has the event counter, plus advanced state-of-the-art electronics such as camera repeat, which permits 2 pictures of each event with a 10 to 60 second adjustable delay between shots. Plus, each event can be delayed from 1 to 60 minutes. System can be activated up to 8 days after set up, when human scent has worn off. Flash range is very short for night pics but they do offer an optional flash extender you can buy for 179.00.

User Comments

I bought a Hawkeye Jr. in Sept. of 2001, from Bass Pro and have had nothing but problems with the unit and the company that makes it. If you want to read the long version see the talk forum under game cameras the thread Hawk eye jr. Since Sept. of 2001 until April 2002 the company has had my unit as much as I have. It should be noted that Game country does not have an 800 number so unless you are close all calls will be long distance. I have had no luck getting them to respond to E-mails.

To make a long story short my first unit had two problems. First, the cone angle was so wide animals would trip the camera before entering the frame of the photo. Second, after the unit had no activity for about 20 minutes the flash would not fire on the first photo taken. I had to send the unit back twice, they fixed the cone angle but did not fix the flash problem. They sent me a new updated camera on April 11, 2002 and it had two problems, one, flash bleed over, washing out the photos. Two, after the unit was triggered it would continue to take photos for no apparent reason. Once at the interval the delay was set for and once at random intervals.

After talking with Game-country about their "NEW" camera their solution to the problem was to return the unit to Bass Pro for a refund. They don't seem to be concerned that I have spent close to $100 on film, processing and return postage. I would not recommend this camera or company to even my worst enemy. - Lynn B.

I purchased two of these units in January 2002 and have uses them since then with no problems. Setup is simple and quick and the unit takes great pictures day or night. I manage a outdoor products retail business and have sold and dealt with numerous cameras. This unit beats all the others I have dealt with . Great Product. - Greg C.

I received the Hawk-eye Camera as a Christmas present. And experience some difficulty in using this camera. The problem is: After going through all the programming set ups, indicated in the Owner's Manual I can only get the camera to shoot one photo! That is the test photo, then the camera will not take another shot. I set it up in the field and it indicated over 1000 events, but there were no photos taken.

Have you heard as to whether anyone else is having this problem or if the programming manual is wrong? I have found that in "Mode 11" Programming Complete, LED Display Digits off: you have to press "F" for the "off" display -- the manual missed this step. Any assistance you can give me would be greatly appreciated. - James Godwin

Pricing Information

$155.00 for Hawk-eye Jr. at Wholesale Hunter , $199.95 for Hawk-eye Jr., $325.95 for Hawk-eye at Game Country, $199.99 for Hawk-eye Jr. at Big Game Pro Shop
Note: These prices are current as of 8/10/02. Please check for current price and availability.

Manufacturer Information

Game Country PH# 229-883-4706 or 229-883-4766.
http://www.game-country.com/