You guys have given some good tips..........the only things I can add are 1 - lithium batteries are great but expensive. I get 3 months before I need to change the batteries. I have a Trial Timer Photohunter....about the quickest and easiest cam to use out there! 2 - Remember.......this is an awesome scouting tool. Put it obsure and strange places. Place you don't usually hunt or even lightly used trails. You will be amazed at what you see. I don't bait for photos but use trails and trail intersections alot. Lastly, starting mid- October your camera will have an exposion of buck photos. Alot of people pull there camera in October but October to mid December is awesome!!!!

The best toy I ever bought!

Good Luck!