Trail cameras have revolutionized hunting, especially for whitetail deer that are traditionally hunted from stands or blinds.
The biggest problem occurs when media cards must be accessed to view the photos. If that special stand is half an hour away and you drive an SUV or pickup, the cost of retrieval may be $25 or more per trip. Plus, you must enter your stand and risk spooking game or leaving a telltale scent that could spook the exact game you caught on camera.
The Spartan GoCam solves all of these problems by sending images directly to your computer device without having to disturb the site. Although cell service is required, 5,000 images can be captured and transmitted for $25 per month, paying for itself in one trip. Here are the details from the manufacturer.
HCO is proud to announce the release of its new Spartan GoCam (Verizon) mobile scouting camera. The Spartan GoCam is the next-generation scouting tool which can send motion-triggered or time-lapse pictures to email, including your cell phone. The Spartan GoCam mobile scouting camera provides the advanced tool you need for scouting and hunting, wildlife research, surveillance, and other applications where it’s important to see your photos when they are taken, not days or weeks later. HCO is dedicated to providing its customers superior service and support. We have gone the extra mile to get our cameras fully certified by the Service Providers to make the process smoother and simpler. It also means you get the support you deserve when you need it from the carrier. After the release of its AT&T version last month, GoCam is now compatible with Verizon and is available on a Verizon data plan.
The Spartan GoCam features an under-one-second trigger speed. The full blackout flash invisible IR LED array provides illumination to 60 feet and beyond for crisp, clear night images and videos. Photo resolution can be set as high as 8 MP, while video resolution can be as high as 720P HD (native). The ergonomic, user-friendly interior design includes an easy-to-read 2″ true-color display; eight large, well-marked buttons and ON/SETUP/OFF switch; USB and external 6V DC power supply ports. The setup menus are logical, well-organized, and easy to use.
The camera can be set to overwrite the oldest photo on the SD card with the most recent if the SD card is full so you don’t lose the most recent photos just because the SD card has filled. If you don’t want the camera to take pictures all the time, you can set one or two duty periods, each with different trigger intervals and time-lapse settings.
In order to provide excellent water resistance for outdoor use, there are flush case mating areas in both front and rear case halves. An oversized rubber gasket on the front case half, as well as an oversized double-hinged latch that is easily operated with gloved hands, ensure a complete water-resistant seal.The rear case houses 12 AA batteries, which provide several months of battery life. The batteries are arranged in two bays so that each battery has its own slot, thus eliminating the common problem of batteries unseating.
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