Game cameras

[Brin]

Are game cameras undetectable to humans when the infrared takes pictures or video?

 

[Art Eatman]

SFAIK, yes, not visible.

 

[v8stang289]

In my experience on some models you can see a faint red glow when the IR flashes to take a picture or record a video.

 

[Brin]

Thanks Art and 286, I am looking for a camera that a two legged tweeker varmint won’t see the IR flash. I don’t won’t my camera to be stolen.

 

[adelbridge]

Some cheap ones are very visible but the god ones you won't see a thing. Get a lock box.

 

[KMatch]

All of my stealth cams in infra-red are easy to see/steal. You might look into a blackout type. Mine is invisible.

 

[lloveless]

The ones from Walmart have a red glow that is visible when activated. That being said if properly placed, they probably wouldn't notice. OTOH have two cams, one watching the other so to speak.
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[Double Naught Spy]

Even some of the blackout models, like Moultrie, have a reduced visible signature, but if seen straight on, can still be seen. Most of your standard $80-200 models have a visible IR signature. Depending on the model, it may flicker very briefly or glow for 1-2 seconds.

Many cameras also have a very detectable auditory noise. It is the IR filter being moved into or out of position for the image.

You might find this link helpful...
http://www.trailcampro.com/securitycamerareviews.aspx

 

[Brin]

Looks like the best IR game camera for me is a Spypoint BF-10-HD. It is a no glo with a flash that is invisible to humans
.http://www.trailcampro.com/spypointbf-10hd.aspx

 

[Double Naught Spy]

Sounds like the link was helpful. Very good.