VaWhitetailHunter: I have cameras set up in two different areas. One area, some are used for security purposes as well as normal use. These are usually checked every three or four days. The other area, I check the cameras every week to ten days. I have had deer or bear come in, sometimes as early as an hour after checking the cameras. I find the scent disperses pretty quick. Rain or dew helps this as well. Each time I swap out my cards and also do a battery check using a digital multimeter. If I find the batteries are close to full charge, I leave them, if not they are replaced. I like the 2009 Bushnell Trophy Camera. In them I use the 8 rechargeable batteries. I only have to remove one top or bottom at random to check. The camera does not have to be reset. I have 2 Spy Point IRB. These use 6 "C" batteries. They have a built in memory (watch battery?) where removing and replacing the "C" batteries, they do not have to be reset. Wild View Ez Cam use 4 "C" batteries. Removing the batteries and replacing them, the camera has to be reset. All these cameras have a battery strength indicator as well. I am now using the Pure Energy rechargeables which most Wal mart stores carry. They also carry the charger. Batteries are 1.5 volt with a recharge boosting to 1.56 to 1.65 volt, not the common 1.2 to 1.25 volt. All cameras are set for 30 second video with 10 second delay with the exception of Wild View Ez Cam. This version takes pictures only. Hope this helps.
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