I have the cuddeback and it is hard on batteries. I have been getting about 3 weeks on a set of 4 D batteries. That gets me about 40 to 60 pics and 20-25 20 second movies. Over all I have been happy with it. I can't help with the others.

Now, I am currently building 2 cameras myself. Arkansasbowhunter and Hill Hopper have helped me out a great deal. You can get all the info you need from [link]http://www.hagshouse.com[/link]. I had one all ready to go are realized I didn't have the glass to cover the holes so I have that ordered now. I have it together and have been driving the wife and kids crazy taking pictures in the house. I just hide it all over. Can't wait to get it in the woods.