I have 2 Wildview II and a Wildview 3. I have been very happy with the II models and just recently put up the WV 3. Can't beat them for the price. As far as rechargeable battreies, you can get a Stealth 12V battery pack (~$40). They work in the Wildviews. I have had my new pack going for 5 + weeks (however not many pics over that timeframe). I have an older pack that doens't last much more than1-2 weeks also. Individual recheargeble batteries will only last a day or 2.