The Magellan Triton 200 is a great introductory model in the Triton series. It is very affordable and built to last. I would recommend it to anyone needing a cheap easy to use GPS. It is good for the casual or frequent user. Take a look at the specs here and on Magellan’s website.
o Amazing ease-of-use - Reinventing handheld GPS™, simple menus, instant access buttons, intuitive scroll pad and crystal clear graphics let you navigate without the need for a Ph.D.
o Full-color 2.2" display - The large display shows maps, simple menus, navigation screens and other data in brilliant color
o Built-in maps - Basemap of the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, and Canada (major highways, city centers, bodies of water and more) plus worldwide geographic boundaries
o Compass screen - See your direction of travel, distance and position of destination, heading, bearing, speed and more on the beautiful graphic compass screen.
o 3-meter accuracy - SiRFstarIII™ chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
o Access exclusive VantagePoint™ software - Lets you easily manage user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones. Optional (requires purchase of Data Cable)
o Add detailed maps - Upload optional marine cartography, topographic maps, and other data including the highly-detailed and feature-packed National Geographic TOPO! State series and Weekend Explorer 3D maps based on USGS 1:24.000 series quads. -- Optional (requires purchase of Data Cable)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Magellan Triton 2000 review/specs
Magellan GPS units have been around for a long time now. They are a good dependable product. A friend of mine has used nothing but Magellan units. I would recommend the Triton series for the serious outdoorsman. The Triton 2000 is the top of the line Triton unit. It offers everything an outdoorsman would need. Take a look at the specs here and on Magellan’s website.
· Reinventing handheld GPS™, the Triton 2000 is the first of its kind, ultimate outdoor GPS. Amazingly easy to use, the large, 2.7" color touch screen makes it simple to navigate the intuitive menus and control navigation features with a touch.
Use our exclusive VantagePoint™ software to easily manage and upload detailed maps, user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones.
Use your own SD-cards, up to 4 GB, to save photos and sounds, store routes and waypoints and add an unlimited number of detailed maps. It's easy to expand your navigation capabilities with optional topographic maps, marine cartography, and other applications. Find your way on all your outdoor adventures. Plus, Triton is the first handheld GPS to offer compatibility with National Geographic TOPO! State series and Weekend Explorer 3D maps. These highly detailed nation-wide topographic maps based on USGS 1:24.000 series quads, offer seamless scalability, multi-layer overlays and much more.
Use the 2 mega pixel camera to capture images of your journey. Snap a shot of the amazing view, your adventuring companions and your found geocache or favorite campsite to attach to a waypoint or just to capture the moment. Share your images with friends and family, download the pictures to your PC for posting to the Web, email friends and family or create prints.
Record audio notes for waypoints and play them back with the built-in microphone and speaker. A powerful, low battery consumption LED flashlight helps you find your way in the dark: an invaluable tool for camping and other outdoor recreation.
Additional advanced features include a 3-axis electronic compass and built-in barometer. The electronic compass shows your direction even when standing still and no matter how you hold the unit. The barometer gives you advance notice on the changing weather and helps provide a highly accurate elevation reading.
Triton is designed for precision navigation, offering the fastest GPS positioning acquisition in the industry with the SiRFstarIII™ chipset. An integrated high-sensitivity antenna provides reliable signal reception even in heavy cloud cover, canyons or deep woods. Built-in signal augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) provides 3-meter accuracy.
Rugged and waterproof, your Triton is built to withstand intense use, accidental impact and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX-7). It's ready to guide you across any terrain in the great outdoors.
Touch-screen technology makes it easy to use all the advanced features. View the elevation profile for the trail ahead (or any route) or even the track you just traveled. See the precise time of sunrise/sunset any day of the year. Get a calculation of the best hunting and fishing time. And much more.
Triton is built on the experience of GPS users and nearly 20 years of precision positioning technology from Magellan: the first name in navigation.
· Reinventing handheld GPS™, the Triton 2000 is the first of its kind, ultimate outdoor GPS. Amazingly easy to use, the large, 2.7" color touch screen makes it simple to navigate the intuitive menus and control navigation features with a touch.
Use our exclusive VantagePoint™ software to easily manage and upload detailed maps, user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones.
Use your own SD-cards, up to 4 GB, to save photos and sounds, store routes and waypoints and add an unlimited number of detailed maps. It's easy to expand your navigation capabilities with optional topographic maps, marine cartography, and other applications. Find your way on all your outdoor adventures. Plus, Triton is the first handheld GPS to offer compatibility with National Geographic TOPO! State series and Weekend Explorer 3D maps. These highly detailed nation-wide topographic maps based on USGS 1:24.000 series quads, offer seamless scalability, multi-layer overlays and much more.
Use the 2 mega pixel camera to capture images of your journey. Snap a shot of the amazing view, your adventuring companions and your found geocache or favorite campsite to attach to a waypoint or just to capture the moment. Share your images with friends and family, download the pictures to your PC for posting to the Web, email friends and family or create prints.
Record audio notes for waypoints and play them back with the built-in microphone and speaker. A powerful, low battery consumption LED flashlight helps you find your way in the dark: an invaluable tool for camping and other outdoor recreation.
Additional advanced features include a 3-axis electronic compass and built-in barometer. The electronic compass shows your direction even when standing still and no matter how you hold the unit. The barometer gives you advance notice on the changing weather and helps provide a highly accurate elevation reading.
Triton is designed for precision navigation, offering the fastest GPS positioning acquisition in the industry with the SiRFstarIII™ chipset. An integrated high-sensitivity antenna provides reliable signal reception even in heavy cloud cover, canyons or deep woods. Built-in signal augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) provides 3-meter accuracy.
Rugged and waterproof, your Triton is built to withstand intense use, accidental impact and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX-7). It's ready to guide you across any terrain in the great outdoors.
Touch-screen technology makes it easy to use all the advanced features. View the elevation profile for the trail ahead (or any route) or even the track you just traveled. See the precise time of sunrise/sunset any day of the year. Get a calculation of the best hunting and fishing time. And much more.
Triton is built on the experience of GPS users and nearly 20 years of precision positioning technology from Magellan: the first name in navigation.
Garmin GPS60 review/specs
The Garmin GPS 60 is another great little unit that is great for the new user. It offers a lot of features for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone needing an affordable GPS unit. See the specs here and on Garmin’s website.
Backwoods, boundary waters, blue highways — the GPS 60 is your trusted guide to the great outdoors. The GPS 60 and its counterpart, the GPSMAP 60, are packed with several of the features found in the 60-series colour navigators, but sport an affordable, high-resolution monochrome display for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget.
Get Rugged Navigation
The robust, waterproof GPS 60 is the perfect, low-cost navigator for wherever your spirit of adventure takes you:
· Large, sunlight-readable, four-level grayscale display with bright LED backlight makes it easy to find your way, day or night
· Up to 28 hours of battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoyment
· WAAS-enabled for even more precise location and navigation
· Both serial and USB connections for fast and versatile connection to your computer
Get Fun-filled Features
GPS 60 has one megabyte (MB) of internal memory for storing points of interest, and it comes factory preloaded with a worldwide city point database. Just find the place you want to go to, and the GPS 60 creates a straight-line route to your destination. The GPS 60 also offers special geocaching features, indoor and outdoor games, an alarm clock, sunrise/sunset and moon phase tables, optimal hunting and fishing times — plus much more.
GPS 60: Making it easy to navigate the great outdoors on a budget.
Backwoods, boundary waters, blue highways — the GPS 60 is your trusted guide to the great outdoors. The GPS 60 and its counterpart, the GPSMAP 60, are packed with several of the features found in the 60-series colour navigators, but sport an affordable, high-resolution monochrome display for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget.
Get Rugged Navigation
The robust, waterproof GPS 60 is the perfect, low-cost navigator for wherever your spirit of adventure takes you:
· Large, sunlight-readable, four-level grayscale display with bright LED backlight makes it easy to find your way, day or night
· Up to 28 hours of battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoyment
· WAAS-enabled for even more precise location and navigation
· Both serial and USB connections for fast and versatile connection to your computer
Get Fun-filled Features
GPS 60 has one megabyte (MB) of internal memory for storing points of interest, and it comes factory preloaded with a worldwide city point database. Just find the place you want to go to, and the GPS 60 creates a straight-line route to your destination. The GPS 60 also offers special geocaching features, indoor and outdoor games, an alarm clock, sunrise/sunset and moon phase tables, optimal hunting and fishing times — plus much more.
GPS 60: Making it easy to navigate the great outdoors on a budget.
Garmin eTrexH review/specs
A great introductory GPS that does not cost and arm and a leg is the Garmin eTrexH. This unit can be bought for less than one hundred dollars and offers a lot for the money. It is great for the occasional user that does not have the need for detailed mapping. This unit will get you home safely without the expense of other units. See the specs here and on Garmin’s website.
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy — even in the toughest conditions. And just like the popular eTrex, this little yellow wonder combines an intuitive interface and a rugged exterior into a lightweight handheld that fits in the palm of your hand.
Enjoy Clear Reception
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex H locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Built for Adventure
You can operate your eTrex H with just one hand using five buttons, which are located on either side of eTrex H within easy reach of your fingers. Thanks to its bright yellow case, eTrex H is easy to find in your boat or backpack. And, eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.
Find It and Go
With eTrex H, your adventure can last and last — up to 17 hours on just 2 AA batteries. While you roam, you can store up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Just enter the point you want to go to, and eTrex H points you to your destination (no street or terrain maps). To get home, use Garmin's exclusive TrackBack® feature to reverse your track log and help you navigate back to your starting point.
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy — even in the toughest conditions. And just like the popular eTrex, this little yellow wonder combines an intuitive interface and a rugged exterior into a lightweight handheld that fits in the palm of your hand.
Enjoy Clear Reception
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex H locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex H to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Built for Adventure
You can operate your eTrex H with just one hand using five buttons, which are located on either side of eTrex H within easy reach of your fingers. Thanks to its bright yellow case, eTrex H is easy to find in your boat or backpack. And, eTrex H is IPX7 waterproof, so it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.
Find It and Go
With eTrex H, your adventure can last and last — up to 17 hours on just 2 AA batteries. While you roam, you can store up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Just enter the point you want to go to, and eTrex H points you to your destination (no street or terrain maps). To get home, use Garmin's exclusive TrackBack® feature to reverse your track log and help you navigate back to your starting point.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Oregon 400t review/specs
Get in touch with your wild side with Oregon 400t. This next-generation handheld features a rugged, touchscreen along with preloaded topographic maps, 3-D map view, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, microSD™ card slot, picture viewer and more. Even exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units.
Touch and Go
Oregon 400t leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 400t is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.
Explore Backcountry in 3-D
Oregon's preloaded U.S. or
European topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Just in case you’re wondering how steep that hill really is, Oregon’s 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings — giving you a better perspective of the elevation.
Share Wirelessly
With Oregon 400t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Oregon and Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your friend to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just touch “send” to transfer your information to similar units.
Find Fun
Oregon 400t supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Show off photos of your excursions with Oregon’s picture viewer. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Oregon 400t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Oregon to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Get Your Bearings
Oregon 400t has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Add Maps
Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource® card with detailed street maps, and Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add detailed trail information by purchasing additional TOPO maps for national parks and more. With BlueChart® g2, you’ll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.
Touch and Go
Oregon 400t leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 400t is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.
Explore Backcountry in 3-D
Oregon's preloaded U.S. or
European topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Just in case you’re wondering how steep that hill really is, Oregon’s 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings — giving you a better perspective of the elevation.
Share Wirelessly
With Oregon 400t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Oregon and Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your friend to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just touch “send” to transfer your information to similar units.
Find Fun
Oregon 400t supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. No more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Show off photos of your excursions with Oregon’s picture viewer. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Oregon 400t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Oregon to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Get Your Bearings
Oregon 400t has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Add Maps
Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource® card with detailed street maps, and Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add detailed trail information by purchasing additional TOPO maps for national parks and more. With BlueChart® g2, you’ll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.
Colorado 400t review/specs
The Colorado 400t is my personal favorite. It allows me to do everything I could ever want and then some. It is a little bit costly, but I figure why buy a cheaper one just to have to buy another in a year or two. Check out the specs on this unit here and on Garmin’s website.
Take on the trails with Colorado 400t. This rugged, advanced handheld is packed with detailed topographic maps for all your hiking adventures not to mention 3-D map view, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD™ card slot, picture viewer and color display. Exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way.
Explore Backcountry in 3-D
Colorado's preloaded U.S. topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Just in case you’re wondering how steep that hill really is, Colorado’s 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings — giving you a better perspective of the elevation.
Share Wirelessly
With Colorado 400t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select “send” to transfer your information to other Colorado units.
Rock on. Find Fun
Intuitive and fun, Colorado features a Rock ‘n Roller® input wheel for easy one-handed operation and supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. Customize Colorado's interface based on your favorite activity. Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 400t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Get Your Bearings
Colorado 400t has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Plug in and Go
Conveniently plug in optional preloaded SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Colorado provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add detailed trail information by purchasing additional TOPO maps for national parks and more. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.
Colorado 400t: For adventure in any direction.
Take on the trails with Colorado 400t. This rugged, advanced handheld is packed with detailed topographic maps for all your hiking adventures not to mention 3-D map view, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD™ card slot, picture viewer and color display. Exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way.
Explore Backcountry in 3-D
Colorado's preloaded U.S. topographic maps, 3-D map view and a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief give you all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. Just in case you’re wondering how steep that hill really is, Colorado’s 3-D map view helps you visualize your surroundings — giving you a better perspective of the elevation.
Share Wirelessly
With Colorado 400t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your buddy to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just select “send” to transfer your information to other Colorado units.
Rock on. Find Fun
Intuitive and fun, Colorado features a Rock ‘n Roller® input wheel for easy one-handed operation and supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and detail straight to your unit. Customize Colorado's interface based on your favorite activity. Even show off photos of your excursions with its picture viewer. Slim, lightweight and waterproof, Colorado is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
Keep Your Fix
With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 400t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Get Your Bearings
Colorado 400t has a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even while you're standing still, and its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Plug in and Go
Conveniently plug in optional preloaded SD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource card with detailed street maps, and Colorado provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add detailed trail information by purchasing additional TOPO maps for national parks and more. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.
Colorado 400t: For adventure in any direction.
Bushnell GPS units for use with your trailcam
The ONIX110 is a fairly new GPS unit from Bushnell. It is a compact unit that offers a lot for the money. It is one that I would like to try in the next couple of months. If anyone has tried it already, let me know and I will publish the review here. Take a look at the specs on this nice little GPS. Check it out on Bushnell's website.
ONIX110
When it's time to switch navigational gears. Turn to this little powerhouse for truly unique technology - four specific modes of navigation make this one of the most versatile and personalized GPS units available today. It's also incredibly compact, simple to use and equiped with all the features you need for everything from a casual day hike to an intense sojourn into the backcountry. The four modes include Simple, for basic functions and beginners; Advanced, for more in-depth routing and exploration; Geocaching; and Sport, which includes training logs. It's built tough and fully water resistant with enough built-in memory to store 100 waypoints and 50 routes. Includes a US and Canada basemap.Warning: This device is intended as a supplemental navigation aide only. The user assumes all responsibility with the use of this product.
· Features
· Large, easy to read 2.6" LCD Screen
· 20-channel SiRF Star III GPS reveiver
· Four user navigation modes including sport training logs
· Water resistant - IPX6 Standard
· Rugged rubber armor
· Travel and trip data logs
· 128MB user memory
· USB & COM interface with PC companion software
· Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
· US and Canada base map
· Saves 1,000 waypoints & 50 routes
· USB port (cable included)
· Dimensions: 166mm (h) x 66mm (w) x 25mm (d)
ONIX110
When it's time to switch navigational gears. Turn to this little powerhouse for truly unique technology - four specific modes of navigation make this one of the most versatile and personalized GPS units available today. It's also incredibly compact, simple to use and equiped with all the features you need for everything from a casual day hike to an intense sojourn into the backcountry. The four modes include Simple, for basic functions and beginners; Advanced, for more in-depth routing and exploration; Geocaching; and Sport, which includes training logs. It's built tough and fully water resistant with enough built-in memory to store 100 waypoints and 50 routes. Includes a US and Canada basemap.Warning: This device is intended as a supplemental navigation aide only. The user assumes all responsibility with the use of this product.
· Features
· Large, easy to read 2.6" LCD Screen
· 20-channel SiRF Star III GPS reveiver
· Four user navigation modes including sport training logs
· Water resistant - IPX6 Standard
· Rugged rubber armor
· Travel and trip data logs
· 128MB user memory
· USB & COM interface with PC companion software
· Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
· US and Canada base map
· Saves 1,000 waypoints & 50 routes
· USB port (cable included)
· Dimensions: 166mm (h) x 66mm (w) x 25mm (d)
Keeping track of your cameras with a GPS
With the advancement of technology, prices of trail cameras have fallen a lot in the last several years. The lower cost allows a person to buy more cameras to spread around their property. I feel that using one camera for every 20 acres is a bare minimum. This allows you to cover most areas of use. It also allows for capturing deer that might only use a portion of your property. With the addition of multiple cameras and the frequent changing of locations, it is easy to forget where you placed all of the cameras. One of the new GPS units on the market is the ideal way to keep track of your cameras. It also allows you to mark the location on a map for future reference of where you captured a picture of that big buck. I have begun using my GPS for this exact purpose. A GPS allows me to mark the location to within 3 feet of the camera. I have then transferred the waypoints onto my computer where I can also download specific pictures of the buck I caught there. This allows me to keep a detailed record of where I have seen the buck, giving me an idea of his travel patterns. There are many different cameras out there and they all offer advantages over the others. I have personally used Magellan and Garmin GPS units. I prefer the new Colorado series of GPS units by Garmin. I highly recommend that you first take a look at what you need in a GPS and the possible uses you would have for it. Prices vary greatly and you can get a basic unit for less than one hundred dollars. I use mine for hunting and also on the lake. Therefore, I have found it necessary to buy one that has both topo and detailed lake maps. The Colorado series allows me to download both and this has been a great combination for me. However, it might not be the best for you. Do your research before buying and you will be happier in the end.
New!!! Bushnell Trophy Cam
I have been checkingout some of the new cameras on the market lately and I come across the Trophy Cam by Bushnell. This is one sweet looking little camera. It measures 4"x6". That is one very compact unit. I am planning on ordering one in the next couple of weeks to try out. If anyone else has already tried one then send me your inputs and thoughts on it. I will publish the information here on this post. Take a look at the specs for this camera:
Trophy Cam™
Trail Cameras
TROPHY CAM
6" tall, 4" wide, and big enough to revolutionize the industry. Small enough to fit in your palm, and packed with technology that’ll put your hands around antlers like no other trail camera on the market. Along with efficiency of space – carry a whole fleet of Trophy Cams to your hunting grounds in a daypack – the battery life and trigger speed are among the best in the world today. They’ll run up to six months on a single set of AA batteries. And the PIR sensor has a coverage area 3x that of any camera we’ve built to date, with a trigger time consistently less than one second. They won’t alert game animals thanks to 24 night vision LEDs. Select up to three rapid-fire images per trigger, or a 0 to 60-second interval between photos. Video mode records a programmable 1 to 60 seconds of action. Plus, an optional built-in color viewer gives you an instant look at what’s passed by. High/low resolution settings capture your choice 3MP or 5MP images.
Features
5 MP high-quality full color resolution
Day/night autosensor
External power compatible
VGA video 16 FPS
Adjustable PIR (Lo/Med/High)
Trigger speed less than 1 second Trigger interval – 0 sec. to 60 min. programmable
Multi-image mode – 1-3 images per trigger
Video length – 1-60 seconds, programmable
Time lapse mode
Temperature range -5° F to 140° F
24 infrared night vision LEDs – 45 ft. range
PIR sensor is motion activated out to 45 ft.
4 AA – 8AA batteries (not included)
Runs up to six months on one set of batteries
Adjustable web belt and 1/4-20 socket
SD card slot
Trophy Cam™
Trail Cameras
TROPHY CAM
6" tall, 4" wide, and big enough to revolutionize the industry. Small enough to fit in your palm, and packed with technology that’ll put your hands around antlers like no other trail camera on the market. Along with efficiency of space – carry a whole fleet of Trophy Cams to your hunting grounds in a daypack – the battery life and trigger speed are among the best in the world today. They’ll run up to six months on a single set of AA batteries. And the PIR sensor has a coverage area 3x that of any camera we’ve built to date, with a trigger time consistently less than one second. They won’t alert game animals thanks to 24 night vision LEDs. Select up to three rapid-fire images per trigger, or a 0 to 60-second interval between photos. Video mode records a programmable 1 to 60 seconds of action. Plus, an optional built-in color viewer gives you an instant look at what’s passed by. High/low resolution settings capture your choice 3MP or 5MP images.
Features
5 MP high-quality full color resolution
Day/night autosensor
External power compatible
VGA video 16 FPS
Adjustable PIR (Lo/Med/High)
Trigger speed less than 1 second Trigger interval – 0 sec. to 60 min. programmable
Multi-image mode – 1-3 images per trigger
Video length – 1-60 seconds, programmable
Time lapse mode
Temperature range -5° F to 140° F
24 infrared night vision LEDs – 45 ft. range
PIR sensor is motion activated out to 45 ft.
4 AA – 8AA batteries (not included)
Runs up to six months on one set of batteries
Adjustable web belt and 1/4-20 socket
SD card slot
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Cuddeback Cameras
Cuddeback now offers a good assortment of quality trail cameras. They offer several models with both white and infrared flash. Below is a little information about each and a comparison chart from the Cuddeback website. Please go and take a look at their site for more information.
Capture IR has a super simple set-up. It provides color images by day and infrared by night, so there is no flash to spook the game. The trigger speed is over twice as fast as the previous models and you get over 2,000 images per set of batteries, all with a delay range of 30 seconds to ½ hour.
Capture is just like the Capture IR except that it contains a white flash instead of the infrared.
The NoFlash takes color pictures by day and infrared pictures by night. It has the ability to take both day and night video footage and has time lapse mode and TheftStop Plus protection.
The Expert is similar to the NoFlash except that it cannot take nighttime video footage.
The Excite is similar to the Expert except that it contains a white flash and cannot take nighttime video either.
Cuddeback Model Comparison Chart
Feature Capture CaptureIR NoFlash ExPert ExCite
Trigger Speed <1/3 sec <1/3 sec Instant Instant Instant
Battery Life 2000 images 2000 images Battwise Battwise Battwise
Megapixels 3.0 3.0/1.3 3.0/1.3 3.0 2.0
Flash Range 50 ft 25 ft 60 ft 60 ft 40 ft
Video Clips day/night day
TheftStop™ Password Protection x x
Programable(owner name/phone#) x x
Time Lapse Mode x x
Sensitivity Adjustment x x x
Time of operation 24 hr 24 hr adj adj 24 hr
Delays ----30sec-30min----- ------------1min-1hr----------
Media SD SD CF CF CF
Capture IR has a super simple set-up. It provides color images by day and infrared by night, so there is no flash to spook the game. The trigger speed is over twice as fast as the previous models and you get over 2,000 images per set of batteries, all with a delay range of 30 seconds to ½ hour.
Capture is just like the Capture IR except that it contains a white flash instead of the infrared.
The NoFlash takes color pictures by day and infrared pictures by night. It has the ability to take both day and night video footage and has time lapse mode and TheftStop Plus protection.
The Expert is similar to the NoFlash except that it cannot take nighttime video footage.
The Excite is similar to the Expert except that it contains a white flash and cannot take nighttime video either.
Cuddeback Model Comparison Chart
Feature Capture CaptureIR NoFlash ExPert ExCite
Trigger Speed <1/3 sec <1/3 sec Instant Instant Instant
Battery Life 2000 images 2000 images Battwise Battwise Battwise
Megapixels 3.0 3.0/1.3 3.0/1.3 3.0 2.0
Flash Range 50 ft 25 ft 60 ft 60 ft 40 ft
Video Clips day/night day
TheftStop™ Password Protection x x
Programable(owner name/phone#) x x
Time Lapse Mode x x
Sensitivity Adjustment x x x
Time of operation 24 hr 24 hr adj adj 24 hr
Delays ----30sec-30min----- ------------1min-1hr----------
Media SD SD CF CF CF
Moultrie GameSpy I40
The Moultrie GameSpy I40 is a good camera for someone not wanting to spend a lot of money on a high end camera. It takes good quality pictures and has a good trigger time.
Moultrie GameSpy I40 Details
The I-40 Game Spy infrared game camera provides the ultimate outdoor scouting experience. For the outdoors enthusiast that wants a top-of-the-line infrared game camera at an affordable price. Equipped with a quick rapid trigger time, 150-day battery life and no visible white flash you won't miss a shot.1GB SD Card Included
Infrared cameras with no visible white flash
4.0 Mega pixels
Rapid response time captures moving game
150-day battery life
50-ft flash
Easy-read photo strip
Temperature, moon phase, time, date and camera ID on every photo and video
Color day pictures
Day and Night video clips
Laser and IR aim for quick and precise camera set-up
Multi-shot pictures (up to 3 shots)
Upgradeable software
Weather-resistant, airtight camera housing and seal
Operates on 6 D-cell batteries (sold separately)
Easy to operate LCD menu driven display
Display shows battery life remaining, pictures taken and remaining, and events occurred
Picture Delay, set 1-60 min.
Three picture resolutions (Low, Medium, High)
Two video resolutions (Low and High)
5/15/30 sec.video clips
15 secs. between multi-shot pictures
32 MB internal memory
Up to 4 GB with SD card (card not included)
Includes USB and TV out cable
Includes mounting strap
External power port for optional 12-volt battery support
Computer software requirements: Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
Moultrie GameSpy I40 Details
The I-40 Game Spy infrared game camera provides the ultimate outdoor scouting experience. For the outdoors enthusiast that wants a top-of-the-line infrared game camera at an affordable price. Equipped with a quick rapid trigger time, 150-day battery life and no visible white flash you won't miss a shot.1GB SD Card Included
Infrared cameras with no visible white flash
4.0 Mega pixels
Rapid response time captures moving game
150-day battery life
50-ft flash
Easy-read photo strip
Temperature, moon phase, time, date and camera ID on every photo and video
Color day pictures
Day and Night video clips
Laser and IR aim for quick and precise camera set-up
Multi-shot pictures (up to 3 shots)
Upgradeable software
Weather-resistant, airtight camera housing and seal
Operates on 6 D-cell batteries (sold separately)
Easy to operate LCD menu driven display
Display shows battery life remaining, pictures taken and remaining, and events occurred
Picture Delay, set 1-60 min.
Three picture resolutions (Low, Medium, High)
Two video resolutions (Low and High)
5/15/30 sec.video clips
15 secs. between multi-shot pictures
32 MB internal memory
Up to 4 GB with SD card (card not included)
Includes USB and TV out cable
Includes mounting strap
External power port for optional 12-volt battery support
Computer software requirements: Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista
Moultire GameSpy I45
The Moultrie GameSpy I45 is said to be good camera, although I have not personally used it. I have read many other reviews on it and they are all very good. I thought I would post a little information about this camera here for you to look at.
Moultrie I45 Details
Infrared Invisible Flash
Many hunters want to avoid any detection in the woods by using an infrared camera, but many on the market still have a “red glow”. Moultrie's Game Spy I-45 solves that problem completely. It's the first truly invisible infrared Game Spy. Its invisible infrared flash captures excellent nighttime images using light that game, and humans, can't see.
Crisp, Detailed, Brilliant Daytime Photos
In the daytime, your game camera captures crisp, 4-megapixel color images out to 50 feet. Moultrie's new game camera captures video clips, day or night. This new scouting camera also takes up to 3 multi-shot pictures. Moultrie has solved the empty-frame problem with a more rapid response time. An added feature of the Game Spy I-45 is the 1-to-60-minute picture delay. Checking your photos is easier than ever with an easy-to-read photo strip. Each picture the scouting camera takes contains information about the temperature, moon phase, time, date and camera the picture was taken with. Adding new software is no problem since the Game Spy I-45 is easy to update.
Easy Access to Your Pictures
The Moultrie Game Spy I-45 game camera features 32 MB of internal memory in addition to a memory card slot that accepts up to a 4 GB card. To reduce the frequency of your trips to change out memory cards, you can choose among three resolutions for photos and two resolutions for video. And when you do get out to your hunting camp to check things, the game camera's easy-to-operate LCD menu-driven display shows how much battery life remains, how many pictures have been taken, how many pictures remain and the events that occurred.
Superior Weather-Resistance
And of course, since a game camera sits outside, it's got to be weatherproof. That's why the Game Spy I-45 includes a weather-resistant, airtight camera housing and seal. Use the included mounting strap to set it up. This camera uses 4 D-cell batteries to operate, plus you can use the external power port for the optional Moultrie PowerPanel.
Compatible with the Game Spy Game Management System
Traditionally there have been two ways to get pictures from your game camera. You could go out to the camera and switch the memory cards or you could take it back with you and use USB and TV out cables. But now, there's a third way. The Game Spy I-45 is compatible with , which allows you to check your camera through a private-access web site. That means you can view your game camera photos using your computer, cell phone or PDA without visiting your hunting camp.
Moultrie I45 Details
Infrared Invisible Flash
Many hunters want to avoid any detection in the woods by using an infrared camera, but many on the market still have a “red glow”. Moultrie's Game Spy I-45 solves that problem completely. It's the first truly invisible infrared Game Spy. Its invisible infrared flash captures excellent nighttime images using light that game, and humans, can't see.
Crisp, Detailed, Brilliant Daytime Photos
In the daytime, your game camera captures crisp, 4-megapixel color images out to 50 feet. Moultrie's new game camera captures video clips, day or night. This new scouting camera also takes up to 3 multi-shot pictures. Moultrie has solved the empty-frame problem with a more rapid response time. An added feature of the Game Spy I-45 is the 1-to-60-minute picture delay. Checking your photos is easier than ever with an easy-to-read photo strip. Each picture the scouting camera takes contains information about the temperature, moon phase, time, date and camera the picture was taken with. Adding new software is no problem since the Game Spy I-45 is easy to update.
Easy Access to Your Pictures
The Moultrie Game Spy I-45 game camera features 32 MB of internal memory in addition to a memory card slot that accepts up to a 4 GB card. To reduce the frequency of your trips to change out memory cards, you can choose among three resolutions for photos and two resolutions for video. And when you do get out to your hunting camp to check things, the game camera's easy-to-operate LCD menu-driven display shows how much battery life remains, how many pictures have been taken, how many pictures remain and the events that occurred.
Superior Weather-Resistance
And of course, since a game camera sits outside, it's got to be weatherproof. That's why the Game Spy I-45 includes a weather-resistant, airtight camera housing and seal. Use the included mounting strap to set it up. This camera uses 4 D-cell batteries to operate, plus you can use the external power port for the optional Moultrie PowerPanel.
Compatible with the Game Spy Game Management System
Traditionally there have been two ways to get pictures from your game camera. You could go out to the camera and switch the memory cards or you could take it back with you and use USB and TV out cables. But now, there's a third way. The Game Spy I-45 is compatible with , which allows you to check your camera through a private-access web site. That means you can view your game camera photos using your computer, cell phone or PDA without visiting your hunting camp.
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