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TrailCAM that sends pix to Cell Phone?

Any suggestions for a trail camera with wifi, night vision, motion activated and waterproof so I can pick up the pics on my cell phone.
 
I would suggest checking what carrier has the best internet signal in your target area first, and then getting a cam that works with it, ie Verizon. Many only work with one carrier.
 
My experience with spypoint was a disaster. Received pics for 1month -then nothing. All attempts to contact failed (not waiting on hold longer than 2 hours for anyone). Tried the app upload revisions by myself -nothing. The appropriate cell tower was 300 yds away over level ground. Experience was so bad I no longer have any desire for cell cams. I'll stick the old school type to avoid frustration. I have 7 year old Bushnells and 3 year old Brownings that give me results.
 
I have a couple of 3 yr old stealthcams and never had an issue. But havent used them alot. I think they were the pioneer in this technology.
 
Any suggestions for a trail camera with wifi, night vision, motion activated and waterproof so I can pick up the pics on my cell phone.
For the money you cannot beat the Tacticam Reveal X. $110 camera and $8 per month for unlimited pics that you can load the app and see the pics 1 minute after they were taken.
 
Another vote for the Tactacam

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Been using Bushnell Cellucores for the last few years, no issues. As another poster noted, Pre Bushnell, we had Spypoints and they were a disaster, got new ones that were DOA and some didn't last a year. Battery life wasn't the greatest, user interface was kid stuff. Don't have the setup but Bushnell has a solar panel accessory. Basic plan for ten bucks a month and you can go with a Verizon or AT&T version, dependent on your area. They go on sale occasionally for around a hundred.
 
Used a couple of the Moultries, they didn't last too long.

Recently bought Tactacam Reveal X Pro, couldn't be happier.

The Moultries had 2- 3 signal bars, the Tactacams have 5 signal bars, exact same location.
 
I have been using a couple Browning cameras for the past few seasons with good luck, only wish the pictures were a bit sharper for entertainment purposes, and these work through Verizon. Browning has very good customer support in my experience.
One thing that I have learned the hard way is that few of these cameras stay waterproof. I made a weather shield from a split (2 for the price of 1) 5 gallon plastic bucket. Have had zero problems since installing these. Would suggest that you spray the inside with a Permethrin product or similar before installing camera to keep the spiders out. Picture attached.
 

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Which of the following - Moultrie, Tactical Reveal X, and Spypoint - has the best pic rejection algorithm so we don't end up with hundreds of pics of bushes waiving in the wind instead of moving animals, and don't end up losing pics of moving animals. I want be able to easily see animal pix in my c/p and not hundreds of pix of branches waiving in the wind. All thoughts and comments are welcome!
 
I prefer a security camera to a trail cam. Specifically, ReoLink. Look in real time, drive it around with your phone, capture video, pictures, push notifications, audio, talk thru it (fun scaring off raccoons or pigs).
 
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That picture looks pretty blurry to me. Is that the normal picture quality?
Typical but, it's 15ft up in a tree and is left out year-round. It's been rained on quite a bit and so far, I've never had any moisture problems . The angle of the sun plays a big part in the quality of the pic.

Here's a couple from another camera

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