I just ordered at SG550M and wanted to know if you guys could make a recommendation on a solar panel? Also, what would be the best way to secure the camera?

Welcome to the forums. The 550M is actually the 580M, it's just typed out, or even advertised wrong. I don't know about the solar panel, but to secure it is something of a joke IMO. You certainly need the included strap. The plastic attachment that you screw on the back with 4 very, VERY small & short screws, and you can only get a Python cable to squeeze thru it. Why HCO allowed this is a mystery to me. Due to those brackets, the cam will protrude from the tree moreso. I use velcro to attach plastic leaves to make the cam blend in to its inviroment all the better. Speaking of security, don't let your cam be in direct sun light, the IR panel covering will create quite a glare.

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1 Moultrie M150 Panoramic
1 Moultrie M880
1 Moultrie M80 XT
1 Moultrie ReAction Cam
1 SG 550
1 SG580M
1 Ltl Acorn ...mms function retired
1 Covert " Code Black " mms
1 Covert MP6
1 Plot Watcher Pro

I think Custom1 is very close to having a security box for this one....What say ye Chuck?

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Yes we have a Security Box for the 580M, Powder Coating today should be ready to ship Tomorrow.
I also have a few of the SG580M Camera's in Camo in Stock.

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I just had two custom1 security boxes arrive yesterday in the mail Wow these suckers are heavy built! I just I will have to have two for my 580's now.

Still looking for a solar panel solution for this thing...any ideas?

I think the best solar option is use a iSun Battery Pack with eneloop sanyo batteries, plus a regulator of 6V.

I have contacted distributors and there´s no Solar option for this camera

CG