From Stealth Cam:
Stealth Cam, the leader in scouting camera innovation, introduces the New SHADOW Scouting Camera in conjunction with world-renowned hunter, Jim Shockey.
Stealth Cam teamed up with Jim Shockey to develop scouting cameras for the discriminating outdoorsman who demands the highest quality and best value in their gear. Shockey has been an award winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer/videographer, wilderness guide and outfitter for the last two decades bringing a wealth of knowledge to the hunting industry.
Stealth Cam’s all new compact SHADOW is equipped with their exclusive TRIAD technology which incorporates three technologies; video, still imagery and time lapse into one complete package. The video setting is capable of 5 – 240 seconds with audio clarity. The three resolution still imagery offers an 8MP, 3MP or 1.3MP setting with the Time Lapse function. The 54 “black” infra-red emitters make this camera truly “STEALTH”. The 50 ft range with IR 54/36 control switch enables the user to adjust the light output to specific scouting scenarios where more or less light intensity may be needed.
The SHADOW features the Burse Mode that captures 1-9 images per triggering with a 1-59 second or 1-59 minute recover time out. The external LCD status display lets the user quickly identify and select the modes of operation. The time/date/moon phase and temperature stamp helps identify the exact wildlife habits for the hunter. The SHADOW has a 2x or 4x digital zoom setting and incorporates an SD card slot that accepts up to a 16GB memory card. The SHADOW is protected in a rugged and durable weather proof 3D digital camo housing for use in all weather conditions.
SHADOW FEATURES:
- TRIAD (3 IN 1) TECHNOLOGY
- 8.0 MP (3 RESOLUTION SETTINGS) 8MP/3MP/1.3MP
- VIDEO RECORDING 5 – 240 SECONDS WITH AUDIO
- TIME LAPSE FUNCION
- 54 “BLACK” IR EMITTERS / 50FT RANGE W/IR CONTROL 54/36
- BURST MODE 1-9 IMAGES PER TRIGGERING
- 1-59 SEC / 1-59 MIN RECOVERY TIME OUT
- EXTERNAL LCD STATUS DISPLAY
- TIME/DATE/MOON PHASE/TEMPERATURE
- SD MEMORY CARD SLOT ACCEPTS UP TO 16GB CARD
- 2X / 4X DIGITAL ZOOM
- TEST MODE
- LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
- VIDEO OUTPUT
- USB OUTPUT
- OPERATES ON 8 “AA” BATTERIES
- EXTERNAL POWER JACK FOR 12V BATTERY BOX
- DURABLE WEATHER PROOF 3D DIGITAL CAMO HOUSING
- MSRP: $199.99
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I am completely ignorant of how this is used in hunting. Can you explain briefly why a hunter needs a camera?
I will.
These game cameras are making photographs in 8 megapixels or more, and many units have a video option as well. In addition, the cameras provide date and time stamps on each photo/video. This gives a hunter an incredible amount of information to use when they go out into the field.
Most hunters now are suburbanites or even urban dwellers. Not being “on the farm” all the time, makes it incredibly difficult for a hunter to know exactly where the deer, turkeys, and other animals are using the land they hunt. It also becomes difficult to know when the animals are frequenting the land. This becomes very important when hunters are on smaller tracts of land – say less than 50 acres. Those hunters are in direct competition with neighbors, and having information about when animals are coming through can actually direct the hunter when to be in the field, and where.
Hunters on large tracts of land can really narrow that down with cameras, and have a much greater chance of success. Without cameras, the large land tract can be overwhelming and leaves the hunter to guess. Sure tracks can identify trails, and mineral blocks can bring a focus point, but knowing when the deer are actually on those trails or mineral blocks is a bigger question. Turkeys have incredible eye sight, so knowing when and where to be set up is paramount to success.
Many hunters are using QDM (Quality Deer Management) programs on their land. In addition to providing food plots, and shelter areas, this basically sets restrictions on how big the deer must be before they are taken – especially bucks. This has proven to be very successful in providing for the harvesting of much larger bucks. The cameras can really pinpoint specific deer. Some hunters start naming deer from the pictures/videos, and only hunt a specific deer. It actually makes the hunt more exciting when you see a buck that you’ve been watching on camera for a season or two.