Livebucks I just got me a el cheapo stealth also. And it does the same thing thing to me. But I am not too sure about it really advancing the film it is just probally making sure that there is still film in it. And as for the flash I think that when you turn it on it just warms up the flash so that it is ready to go when it is needed.

My problem with it was that it will only take pitcures when I am like 8 ft away from it. I got it on what looks like it should be a honey spot for elk and I had it out a week and got the pics today. There were only 7 two of which were me and the 4 with deers butts only b/c they were right under the camera. Only one was like 7 yrds from the camera. And at about 10-15 yrds is the trail that I want them to take pics of. So I am kinda ticked and I am going to give it one more week then I am taking it back if it is the same stuff. But thats ok Ive got a camera on the way to build a digital homebrew. But not really enough time to put it to use once I get everthing and put it togther. Season opens in a month and three days.