Gone huntin and Mike the Photo tracker batteries in the unit last over a week but the camera batteries last only about 1 week, but I check it every week. I put fresh batteries each time.
I place the camera about 20 ft from the feeder worked great. I put it aout 3 ft high. I pont the laser about crotch high as I walk backward to the feeder. I set the time on 20 mins after the first time 5 mins. got some great pics.Hope this helps you guys good luck. I have webtv cant post pics