Game Camera question

[jacque1282]

I am looking at several different options for a new game camera for my husband since his was stolen. Has anyone tried the Moultrie Panoramic 150? I am just curious to know if the panoramic feature was any good. The ratings I have read online seem to all be positive, but if someone on here has tried it, I would be more apt to listen to your reviews. The others I am considering are the Browning BTC 3XR Spec Ops XR and the Bushnell 8MP Trophy Cam HD. Thanks in advance!

 

[makeithappen]

Haven't tried the panoramic series. The Bushnell trophy cams seem to do well though.

 

[okievarmint]

The Panoramic 150 takes 3 pictures by pivoting a single lens on an axis and taking 3 pics. While the panoramic pictures are outstanding, the stitching of them together to make 1 photo is poor. They even have an upgrade on their website, but it didn't make much difference. You will need to view the pictures on a computer, as you will need to zoom in. Battery life really needs improvement. I put one on Moultrie's Solar Battery pack, and that works fine; no more batteries! It really needs a guard on the lens, as every time there is dew, light rain, or moisture, the lens is covered so bad all the photos are blurred. I covered the camera and it helped somewhat. The reaction times for videos, while good quality, is lacking. There are too many videos with nothing on them. I think we will see more panoramic game cams from other manufacturers. My reviews of the Moultrie Panoramic 150 are posted on other sites.

 

[okievarmint]

A couple of sample shots taken with a Moultrie 150 Panoramic

 

[Sticky Stokes]

I have not used the Moultrie Panoramic but we have 3 other Moultrie's out, battery life is not good on any of them, I would go with the Bushnell.

 

[retrieverman]

I haven't tried a panoramic camera, but my Moultrie eats batteries like candy. I've tried a couple Browning Strike Force cameras for a couple months now, and after taking about 4k pictures each, the battery meter is still showing 100% with 6 lithium AA batteries. Needless to say, I'm impressed, and the picture quality is top notch too.

 

[30BulletHoles]

I have not used the Moultrie Panoramic but we have 3 other Moultrie's out, battery life is not good on any of them, I would go with the Bushnell.

+1 I havent had a Moultrie cam that didn't eat batteries like candy but they all did work, unlike some of the Stealthcams that I've bought.

 

[OKSpeedDemon]

http://www.trailcampro.com/trailcamerareviews.aspx

 

[jacque1282]

Thanks for the input, and I apologize, I guess I should have started this thread in gear talk instead of here.