Versatile Wildlife Camera Mounting System

Scott Country International introduces the new Trail Camera Pod Wildlife Camera Mounting System.

Wildlife Cameras have become increasingly popular for a wide variety of end uses from wildlife observation to security applications. Therefore a more versatile mounting system is required to suit the different environments these cameras could be used in.

Most wildlife cameras come with built in loop holes on their casings to enable them to be secured to trees and fence posts with straps or come with screw holes for mounting on tree brackets, but for use in security applications these attributes are often rendered useless.

Thankfully we have found the solution to this problem with our new Trail Camera Pod. This versatile Trail Camera pod is designed to carry more than a 1kg in weight and allows most wildlife cameras to be mounted to all sorts of objects of different shapes and sizes.

This idea isn't new of course as similar camera pods have been available for quite some time, however they haven't been widely used in conjunction with wildlife cameras.

It means that a quick, efficient and sturdy base for your wildlife camera can for example be erected on the ground or on metal fence railings, etc. in a matter of seconds.

For more information on our new Trail Camera Pod, simply visit our website.

NEW Spypoint Wireless Covert Infra Red Booster

Spypoint have newly introduced a covert (no glow) version of the wireless Infrared Booster which can be used in conjunction with all types of wildlife cameras.

The Spypoint Wireless Infrared Booster is controlled and triggered by a wireless transmitter. The infrared booster receiver detects infrared emitted by your Spypoint or other brand of wildlife camera and sends a wireless signal up to a range of 50ft to trigger the external illumination device. The Spypoint Wireless Covert Infrared booster kit will function using similar camera equipment by other brands providing they feature night time Infrared Illumination capability. To find out more in depth information on how this system works click here.
This new covert version comes equipped with 100 Covert IR LED's which substantially increases illumination in order to capture even better footage and images of wildlife.

On a full charge using batteries, you can expect a battery life up to a year.The Spypoint Wireless Covert Infrared Booster kit is available, and for more technical information simply visit our website.

Nextorch launch world's first smart torch

Nextorch have launched the world's first Smart Torch.

Their new myTorch series of torches are user configurable due to the integration of Smart Torch Technology (STT) and an Open Programming Control Chip (OPCC). This unique feature combines traditional mode adjustment with state of the art technology creating a flashlight which has an unlimited number of user configurations.

Once connected to a computer via a USB port located under the reflector head cover of the torch, a piece of software supplied by Nextorch (or available to download from the Nextorch website) then allows you to upload either a choice of pre set modes or a set custom configurations.

What can you change? You can alter the lumen output of each of the 4 modes available together with the light frequency i.e. from a constant beam through to a strobe effect for example.

This means you can set the myTorch up to suit many different applications from use on a camping trip to police investigative work. The Nextorch myTorch series consists of 4 different models.

Not only is the myTorch flashlight series from Nextorch at the cutting edge of lightin g technology, they also use the best materials in the overall construction of their torches. The torch housings are made from aircraft grade aluminium which not only helps to disperse heat efficiently, it's also very strong which makes them very robust.

Nextorch use the best LEDs in the business, Cree XPGs, which are the most efficient and brightest leds money can buy.

The proof of this lies in the performance of the very small but extremely powerful Nextorch TL1 gun mounted light.
Weighing in at just 75g this tiny torch is capable of putting out a concentrated spot beam with an output of 200 lumen out to 100m. There is nothing on the market with a similar performance to the TL1 for it's size.
This is also true for the their whole range of torches and we haven't even touched upon the subject of price either!
Prices start at £24.95 up to £199 for the Nextorch T12G which has a max. output of 500 lumen selectable from 5 different output levels plus a strobe mode.

For more information on this innovative range of torches from Nextorch simply visit our website.

Ellie Harrison from BBC Countryfile uses Bushnell Trophy Cam to capture wildlife footage

BBC Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison attempts to capture wildlife footage during the day and night using a Bushnell Trophy Cam along a stretch of water in Somerset (Sunday 15th January 2012).

Bushnell Trophy wildlife cameras were also used in the BBC's tv series 'Lost land of the Tiger' in Bhutan a couple of years ago.

For more information on Bushnell wildlife cameras, simply visit our website.

Spypoint LIVE wildlife camera activation procedure

Activating your Spypoint LIVE wildlife camera is easy as long as you follow all the correct steps which are explained in detail below.

please note: If you've been experiencing problems with your Spypoint LIVE wildlife camera, please ensure that you have read and followed every step of the procedure carefully in this blog before contacting us. This will lead to a far quicker and accurate diagnosis of any potential problem.

The procedure for activating your Spypoint LIVE wildlife camera is as follows:

1. Buy a SIM card from a mobile network provider and add a data plan for your LIVE camera.

worth noting: When using your own SIM card, a data plan is required. Any mobile network with a data plan is compatible with the Spypoint LIVE.

When you buy a SIM card make sure you purchase a pre-paid data pack which suits your needs

2. Create your mySpypoint account

It is preferable to use Internet Explorer (Safari for Mac users) during the whole procedure.

Mozilla Firefox and other web browsers are not compatible..

Make sure you have the following to hand:

Sim card and data plan

Spypoint LIVE wildlife camera

Credit card

Computer and internet access

Pencil

Philips Screwdriver

8 AA Batteries or Spypoint LIT-09 lithium battery pack

The following procedure will allow you to use the interface of the 'mySpypoint' to save and manage images received from the Spypoint LIVE wildlife camera for the duration of one year.

1. In order to commence with the registration of a new Spypoint account go to www.myspypoint.com

2. Click on "Register now" and enter your personal details where required and then click "Subcribe"

3. You will be prompted to confirm your registration via email. An email from "info@myspypoint.com will automatically be sent to your personal email account.

4. When confirmed a new page will open allowing you to access your new account.

5. On this new "mySpypoint" web page click "account".

6. Click "Add" in the top right hand corner of the page to link your Spypoint LIVE camera to your account.

7. Enter a name for your wildlife camera. For instance, if your camera is installed in your garage you could call it "Garage".

8. Enter the number of your SIM card.

9. Enter the serial number of your camera which is displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the camera screen in the main menu and click "Continue".

10. Select the monthly data transfer limit according to your service provider data plan. This option makes sure you do not exceed the amount of data permitted on your data plan. An email will be sent to the address related to your account when you have reached 80% of your monthly limit. The picture transmission to your mySpypoint account will automatically be blocked if the amount of data transfer reaches 95% of the limit chosen. The camera will continue recording locally on the SD card. The monthly data transfer limit can be changed at a later date via the camera's management section of your account under the "Account" tab.

11. An invoice will appear in order to pay your registration. This will provide you access to your mySpypoint account linked with your Spypoint LIVE camera for one year. Then enter your credit card details as requested.

12. Check the box "I have read and I accept the methods of transaction" then click "Pay".

13. Install the batteries and turn on your Spypoint LIVE camera.

14. Go to SETTINGS menu and change the option "Carrier" for the one you are using.

15. Go back to the main menu and select TEST mode. Make sure that the signal strength icon in the top left hand corner of the screen is showing at least 1 white bar. If you then see a message appear on the screen indicating your SIM card number, press OK.

16. If the cellular signal strength icon at the top of the screen is white (not red) and the message "Could not connect" disappears, your camera is ready for use and able to communicate with your account at "mySpypoint.com". If an error message shows up, refer to the section "Error Messages" of your user manual. If you can't find the solution to the problem in the user manual, please contact our technical department 01556 503587 during office hours from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm at the following email address: info@scottcountry.co.uk

For more information on the complete range of Spypoint wildlife cameras, simply visit our website.

BBC Countryfile Countdown to Christmas

It's that time of the year again.. The first snow is about to fall.. and Christmas is just around the corner..

The 20 day countdown to Christmas has started, and Scott Country International is proud to announce its participation in this year's BBC Countryfile 'Countdown to Christmas' online advent calender.

Check us out on Sunday 11th December!!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you all!!

For more information on our complete range of Christmas goodies visit our website.

MTC Riflescopes now available from Scott Country

Locating a good quality riflescope which will perform perfectly in every scenario is not easy to find these days. However rifle scope manufacturers MTC have cracked a difficult nut.

MTC Riflescopes are available in several different models, the MTC Viper, MTC Mamba, MTC Genesis and MTC Taipan.

In this blog I'm going to focus on the MTC Viper series. The MTC Viper

received critical acclaim from shooting publications such as Airgunner, Shooting Sports, Airgun World, Gunmart and above all, customers in the hunting and field target market.

It is widely considered to be one of the most versatile scopes currently available. The MTC Viper incorporates many features you will already know with a few more which you won't have seen.

The Viper is ideal for long range vermin control, foxing and field target shooting. It is a one piece tube with a diameter of 30mm incorporating lockable target turrets with side parallax and an illuminated SCB reticle for pinpoint accuracy at all ranges.

Other equipment features such as detachable metal flip up lens covers, quality scope rings, a touch friendly detachable side wheel and removable sunshade all come as standard.

The aforementioned MTC-SCB reticle is a modern modified Mil-Dot pattern in a ladder reticle which provides a fast and efficient method of determining holdover as well as range. Precision is guaranteed by the sheer amount of aim points with a floating cross for clear and accurate target acquisition.

Another unique feature worth mentioning is the patented "Push Pull Lockable Turrets".You essentially have the same level of protection as covered turrets combined with the ease of use of a tactical target turret. Simply pull up the turret to activate the rotational turn and then push back to lock in place. The easily readable zero labelling is also very easy to use. All you need to do is ease off the thumb wheel and turn the number fascia, then lock it off again with your zero now set. There is no need for the use of tools or grub screws.

The optics are also ETE Microlux fully coated to maximise light transmission through the objective lens ensuring a pin sharp image with no distortion from infinity down to 10 yards.

A maximised level of light transmission translates into excellent low level light performance.

Attention to detail is obvious everywhere you look. Take for instance the 270 degree angle adjustable metal flip up lens covers. The removable metal flip ups are attached to the front and rear housing with O ring seals to ensure maximum protection from dirt, water and impact damage. They are also easy to realign when removed in case you needed to fit a DSA (Day Scope Adaptor) for a night vision add on system.

This leads me on to another advantage of MTC scopes. The MTC Viper series is ideal for use in conjunction with a Day Scope Adaptor (DSA) and add on Night Vision device. This is because the Viper has easy to use side adjustable parallax and a high level of light transmission. Fitting a NV device to a day scope is big business these days due to affordability and recent NV device design improvements.

The most popular NV add on comes from Pulsar, the Challenger GS kit with DSA. Performance of this particular NV add on kit is optimised in conjunction with MTC scopes.

A quick search on shooting forums will yield many threads on the subject with MTC scopes being praised highly when used in conjunction with a NV add on kit.

For more details on the MTC Viper series of rifle scopes, simply visit our website.