I have found that all brands have issues with some models and nearly all brands have models that work fine. The problem is that while one model may work great, another model may be a poor performer, even if it costs more.
What really troubles me is that after I find a camera that has proven itself, or maybe a couple, the model is usually out of date and no longer available, LOL.
Right now, what I have found to work reliably is this...
Stealth Cam Megapixel Digital Scouting Camera, Tree Bark
by Stealth Cam
3.8 out of 5 stars 976 customer reviews
6.0 Megapixel with Video recording 15 second
12 IR emitters/50 ft. and EZ Dial Programming with Quick Set
Burst Mode 1-6 images per triggering featuring 5-59 sec/1-59 minute recovery time out with Time, Date and Moon Phase Stamp
Durable Digital 3-D Camo Housing with External LCD Display and Test Mode and Low Battery Indicator
Time, Date and Moon Phase Stamp
Less than $60 from Amazon. What I like is that it works well enough. Dislikes are that the flash is a bit cone shaped such that the corners of the image are not well illuminated. Changing the batteries is a bit of a pain. The original setup is not complicated, but it isn't intuitive.
I run the camera on a default setting of a 3 shot burst with 1 minute intervals before the next burst. The camera runs on 8 AA batteries. I use rechargeables and change them every 2-3 months, IIRC.
If you have $200 to spend, I would buy 2, 3 sets of batteries, and a charger. That way you always have one set of batteries to change out on the cameras.