Batteries for Trophy Shot scopecam?

Brazilnut · 07-01-2011, 06:20 PM

I need new batteries for my Trophy Shot scopecam!
Getting desperate because I can’t hunt without it.
The distributor (Wildlife Optics) doesn’t answer the phone or return my calls.
Any suggestions?

Brazilnut · 07-28-2011, 03:16 PM

We finally hooked up with the manufacturer and batteries are on the way.

dwebsite · 09-18-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilnut

We finally hooked up with the manufacturer and batteries are on the way.

How did you find these? What is the manufacturer's name? I would love to be able to buy some more because they do not last for long. I do not know what happens to them but all of a sudden the camera will start flashing its screen and the battery no longer works. I tried to drain one all the way down to see if it had that kind of problem but it went on for five days flashing so you know there is a charge in the battery. I wish they would make an adapter so you could use an external source instead of their battery.

I caught up with wildlife optics once last year and did end up getting a battery but it has died already. Very frustrating when you are disabled and actually depend on this device. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated!

Brazilnut · 09-19-2011, 09:42 AM

Where and what do you hunt?

I bought the batteries from Wildlife Optics, but it took persistence as well as many emails and phone calls. When I finally got a response, I ordered 4 to (hopefully) last a few seasons.

I’ve also had problems with the batteries quickly losing the ability to hold a charge.
And even new ones deplete rapidly in cold weather, but placing a chemical handwarmer pack over the battery helps it last longer.

Info printed on the battery helped me find the actual equipment mfr. Go to mat-co.com and click on Wildview Camera Recorder. The site sells the scopecam (at a lower price than Wildlife Optics) but doesn’t offer spare batteries. They never answered my emails; I didn’t try calling because I live outside the USA.

The scopecam is a great product...too bad the batteries and customer service are so problematic.