I just took the card out of it and left the camera on the tree.The batteries ran out so I couldnt tell how many pics were on it. I know there was atleast 1 because i walked in front of it when i first set it up. Could it be the size of the memory card? Its not the camera because it works fine without the card but then I have to check it all the time so it doesnt run out of batteries and erase my pics. Thats why i wanted to use a card.