Artistic Metals inc.

We have been personally testing and working on this design for several years now.  The lightweight design of this box allows for an individual to pack several cameras in to an area for scouting at one time.  At the same time it is strong enough to allow you piece of mind knowing that you have some protection against would be thieves.  It is pretty sad actually that we even need security for our cameras in the field but these days you can't afford not to have a security system.  We have heard story after story of stolen cameras in the field, some in places that you would never expect to even see another individual but it happens and it is a very costly lesson to learn.   I personally have several pictures and videos of individuals that approach a camera and once they see that it has been secured in a box they will leave the area without any issues.

 

 

 

We also have pictures / video of animals testing the boxes.  Cows love to rub, we placed some cameras in boxes next to a water hole frequented by deer, elk and cows.  The cows were constantly rubbing on the lower camera boxes daily during the time that the cameras were in service.  Other than some dirt and mud on the boxes we did not have any problems or failures to the equipment.

 

Bears love to mess with cameras and we have pics of them swatting, clawing even chewing on the boxes.  Once again other than mud and some scratches on the camo paint the camera and box were fine.

 

The box has been designed to extend past the sides of the camera for maximum side protection .  The front is open to allow for air flow and or drainage when needed, this also allows the camera to function with no obstructions.  Some boxes on the market have holes cut around the camera lenses and sensors.  The problem with that design is birds and or bees trying to build nests in them.  I know that it is very frustrating to go and check on a camera after a couple of weeks only to find several hundred pics of the same bird trying to build a nest in his new found "birdhouse" or get there and have the front plugged full of nest material and no pictures.  Our open design provides front protection but also discourages birds etc from approaching.  It does not resemble a birdhouse eliminating the problem.