We pre-programmed the cameras to send the photos directly to Lou's email. Each camera was coded with a different number so we could easily tell which camera we were getting photo's from as the emails came in. The emails usually came through to us within a minute of the photo being taken.
The camera's are super easy to set up. We took them out to our deer property and set up 2 of them in different locations. We set up one camera with 10 batteries and one with 4 batteries. They worked equally as well, but the one with 10 batteries lasted longer before the batteries had to be replaced. This is what the inside of the camera looked like as we were setting it up to grab the satellite signal...
Our deer property is in a very remote area where we don't always get good cell phone reception, so we decided to use the Code Black Booster Antenna.
The New and much improved signal boosting antenna helps your CODE BLACK get more
consistent signal in traditionally low signal areas. Comes with an
L bracket and 10ft cable so you can elevate the antenna to add even
more signal!
Frequency Range:
860-960 MHz
1710-1880 MHz
Gain 7-10 dBi
The booster antenna is an extra accessory and we needed it at the deer property. We initially tried one camera with the antenna and one without. The camera without the antenna kept losing the signal, but once we attached the antenna, it worked just fine. Back at the house, where signal reception is better, we didn't need the antennas at all and the cameras sent photos easily. So I would say to determine your location and how good your cell phone reception is and then get an antenna if you're in a more remote area. The antenna is well worth having.
So here's a couple of shots of the cameras set up in the field. Can you see them?
If you look at the bottom of the photo you'll see the date and time stamps, moon phase and temperature...
We were really excited to see these turkeys on more than one occasion.....
The camera sends great pictures no matter what time of the day or night....
We moved the camera's around a few times and were surprised to see how much action was taking place along one of the trails....
Here is the Code Black camera product information direct from the Covert website:
Special Ops Code Black
Model #2427
The Special Ops "Code Black" Camera will instantly
send pictures to your phone or email account. The "CODE BLACK" is
perfect for scouting, security, and surveillance of your properties.
NEW for 2013. It will
have SMS abilities. Now you can send texts to your Code Black to Add/Delete
phone numbers and email addresses. Change picture mode / video mode. aquire a
picture, location and turn the MMS feature on and off!
Technical Specs:
•12MP Color CMOS =
3-5-8-12 MP photo resolutions
•1.2 Second Trigger
Speed with intervals set from 1sec to 60 min
•Photo bursts 1-3
images (only sends 1st photo of multiple bursts)
•Date/Time/Temp and
Moon Phase stamp
•Built in color
viewer
•60+ ft invisible
infrared flash range
•Takes either
pictures or video
•Adjustable video
resolutions HI 640x480 LO 320X240
•Password protection
•63ft Flash Range
•Overwrite Selection
( if selected will overwrite oldest photo on SD card with newest photo after
card is filled to capacity)
•Operates on 4, 8 or
12 AA batteries.
•Rated for up to a
32GB SD card.
•MMS feature operates
on GSM Network and requires an activated SIM card and text plan through a GSM
Network provider. ( AT&T, Rogers (CA)
•1 Year Warranty
Retails for $ 354.99
How about a few more pictures?
That looks like so much fun -- I wish I had a piece of property where I could keep track of wildlife sightings! What a cool camera.
ReplyDeleteIt's really interesting to see all the different things that are out there. Much more than I would have thought.
DeleteSmile deer! You're on candid camera! :)
ReplyDelete:-)
DeleteHunting gone high tech!
ReplyDeletexo
It is amazing, isn't it? Very cool to see whats going on out there.
DeleteHi Kim! Oh, that's so cool. I don't hunt but I could use that! :) Thanks for popping in to see me and I hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I bet your husband would like that. :-)
DeleteSomeone sure had their "thinking cap" on, didn't they? This is an amazing idea ... will be sure and share with my colleague!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a fab idea. Lots of possibilities for use too.
DeleteThat is so cool Kim. When you first said about the picture near the top "can you see them" I enlarged the photo and was looking for the deer with no luck. Lol. You meant the cameras. I am such a putz.
ReplyDeleteWe aren't hunters but would love that around the house or maybe at our cabin if it could get a signal. We have no cell service at the cabin but we can get satellite TV so maybe it would work.
How often did you have to change the batteries?
LOL.. The camera that had the 4 batteries lasted about a month and the one with more batteries is still working after 2 months. And we have received several thousand pictures, so the cameras have gotten a good work out.
DeleteYou should put a cache out there and catch a cacher on camera!
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