Reviews - HCO Scoutguard 5 Megapixel Digital Trail Camera, Camo w/ Remote, IR Emitters SG580M Reviews - FD-TC-SG580M

Author: AndrewP from Lombard, IL on Dec 3, 2012
Pros:  Beautiful Pictures
Cons:  Heavy
Would recommend:  yes

AndrewP wrote:

I love the pics I get from this trail camera. HCO has my recommendation for sure.

Author: Pete Fitz from IA on Nov 16, 2011
Pros:  Clear images. Ease of use.
Cons:  Cost maybe?
Would recommend:  yes

Pete Fitz wrote:

Bought this camera to set up on some local game trails. As expected it does its job very well. Clear and plentiful images. I would highly recommend this.

Author: sundance from Boston, MA on Oct 30, 2011
Pros:  Cell feature
Cons:  Everything else
Would recommend:  no

sundance wrote:

I was seeing very little activity on this camera is an area that I knew had deer activity. I decided to test this camera against my favorite game camera, I set the Scoutguard up on the same tree, about 6 inches below my other camera and left both camera for 3 days. Upon my return I had over 1000 pictures on my favorite camera, deer visiting the sire every day. The Scoutguard 580M had captured 27 pictures and two of these were me walking up to the camera at the end of the 3 day test. The Scoutguard was mounted directly below my other camera on the same tree pointed at the same location, both cameras set for high sensitivity.

Author: Elmshadow (verified customer) , Gunsmith, avid outdoorsman, from San Antonio, TX on Oct 13, 2011
Pros:  Ability to monitor game from home
Cons:  additional cost for SIM card and setup
Would recommend:  yes

Elmshadow wrote:

Great camera. Images are clear. The initial setup is a bit technical but not impossible. I used a "pay-as-you-go" plan SIM card from Verizon. Initial cost was $25.00 with one month of unlimited messaging. Thereafter it is $19.00 a month. Much cheaper than competitors' web based plans.