Bushnell Trail Scout VGA Digital Camera

Bushnell Trail Scout VGA Digital Camera
Manufacturer: Bushnell
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Want great scouting technology and images at a great value? You want the Digital Trail Scout VGA. Its passive infrared sensor detects game up to 60 feet away, and can image game day or night. Weatherproof construction protects it from the elements; security cable, padlock, tree bracket and software password protect it from curious critters (both four- and two-legged varieties.)

Average customer rating:

This Product Doesn't Deliver

Bushnell Trail Scout VGA Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Senses deer and other game up to 60 feet away
Positive toggle system indicates camera settings
Functions day, night, or all 24 hours
Records images, movies, and events onto SD card, 32MB card included
Weatherproof and rugged design; locks and software password keeps out thieves

ASIN: B0007PEOO6
Release Date: 2005-04-01

Product Description

Want great scouting technology and images at a great value? You want the Digital Trail Scout VGA. Its passive infrared sensor detects game up to 60 feet away, and can image game day or night. Weatherproof construction protects it from the elements; security cable, padlock, tree bracket and software password protect it from curious critters (both four- and two-legged varieties.)

Customer Reviews:

This Product Doesn't Deliver.......2006-04-18

I have used the Bushnell Trail Scout Pro 2.1 MP for a little over two weeks now and it has been a disappointment. The unit has not produced a single in-focus picture in any of its operational modes. Although not described in the instruction manual, the device appears to use an infra red focusing light and receiver. The 'focusing' time interval is several seconds long before the camera snaps a picture which may suggest that the source/receiver aren't well matched or are underpowered. It may also be that Bushnell is using a single compromise algorithm for both visible and infra red light when focusing - the result of which is that the camera is never in focus.
Both the LED flash and the incandescent flash are so weak that almost all night images have to be extensively post processed just to see what is in the photo. The incandescent flash is good for about 15 feet while the IR flash is even less. This is unfortunate since the infra red motion detector works for over 30 feet even for small animals.
The unit I have is also erratic in performance: a fair number of photos are inexplicably overexposed while others (at night) are totally black and can't be processed at all. The instruction manual in the box and the Bushnell website have not been helpful. The worst of it is that the Bushnell folks are very hard to contact. They do not have a customer service email address posted on their website which leaves telephone fax or writing a letter. After telephone waits I have faxed them a number of times and am still waiting for a response.
The idea of this product is good and the equipment appears and feels rugged so if the folks at Bushnell can figure out how to make it work properly and then describe it with a better manual they will have something worth the price. Until then I suggest purchasers look to other sources for a better product, but I will warn you in advance - other solutions will be more costly.

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