ORIGINAL: rasorbackq
cam can run on 4 or 8 batteries. This cam seems to use 4 batteries (one side) and then the LED comes on while the other 4 batteries are not used. Yes .9 volts and 1.7 volts.
4 batteries are technically for emergency use. It needs the 8 batteries for normal operation. Did you test the batteries before you placed them in the cam? I have learned that even if the batteries are brand new, they can be defective. I always test them first. Test a fresh set and put it out and see what the outcome of that is. That should point us in the right direction...............
Joe