Game Cameras that use Cell data?

taylorce1 · July 4, 2018, 10:03 AM

Anyone using these? I have some property that I need to protect that can't be stored onsite for a couple of weeks. So short of hiring a security guard, for when I'm not there I think this would be the best option against theft and vandals. I don't have any experience with any game camera but I'd like to keep the cost under $200 per camera. What are you all using for cameras that use cellular data?

std7mag · July 4, 2018, 10:18 AM

They are out there, and reportedly fairly good too.
My issue is there is no service available where i would put mine. And as you mentioned, cost.
I'd check out some reviews. Other than that, i'm at a loss.

Ricklin · July 4, 2018, 10:57 AM

Not all of them are dumb, just most.

Cameras are great, until they are not. Experienced thieves wear hoodies and often have a "mask" they can quickly pull up over their face.

When my car was robbed all we could tell from the video is they were a thief. No way to identify the creep, he was caught within a few days. Could not be prosecuted for my car smash and grab as there was no positive ID.

taylorce1 · July 4, 2018, 11:15 AM

I'm more worried about the vehicles that enter and leave the property after hours. It's remote but I do have cell service there, and while my stuff will be visible from the road it's still too heavy and far away to carry off easily so they'll need to bring a truck or trailer to get it out.

std7mag · July 4, 2018, 07:08 PM

While most game cameras are decent for getting facial features, especially closer in, your gonna need some pretty good mega pixel to get a good tag reading.

taylorce1 · July 5, 2018, 09:07 AM

Most of the cameras I'm looking at are in the 16-30 mp range. Mainly thinking the Boly MG983G is what I'll get.

July 4, 2018, 10:03 AM	#1
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	Game Cameras that use Cell data? Anyone using these? I have some property that I need to protect that can't be stored onsite for a couple of weeks. So short of hiring a security guard, for when I'm not there I think this would be the best option against theft and vandals. I don't have any experience with any game camera but I'd like to keep the cost under $200 per camera. What are you all using for cameras that use cellular data? __________________ NRA Life Member

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std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	They are out there, and reportedly fairly good too. My issue is there is no service available where i would put mine. And as you mentioned, cost. I'd check out some reviews. Other than that, i'm at a loss. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

July 4, 2018, 10:57 AM	#3
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,011	Dumb crooks Not all of them are dumb, just most. Cameras are great, until they are not. Experienced thieves wear hoodies and often have a "mask" they can quickly pull up over their face. When my car was robbed all we could tell from the video is they were a thief. No way to identify the creep, he was caught within a few days. Could not be prosecuted for my car smash and grab as there was no positive ID. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

July 4, 2018, 11:15 AM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	I'm more worried about the vehicles that enter and leave the property after hours. It's remote but I do have cell service there, and while my stuff will be visible from the road it's still too heavy and far away to carry off easily so they'll need to bring a truck or trailer to get it out. __________________ NRA Life Member

July 4, 2018, 07:08 PM	#5
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	While most game cameras are decent for getting facial features, especially closer in, your gonna need some pretty good mega pixel to get a good tag reading. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

July 5, 2018, 09:07 AM	#6
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	Most of the cameras I'm looking at are in the 16-30 mp range. Mainly thinking the Boly MG983G is what I'll get. __________________ NRA Life Member Last edited by taylorce1; July 5, 2018 at 09:18 AM.