What speed film does everyone use? I've only used 400 so far in my Stealth cam but I just bought a box of 800 speed to try out.

I have been using the 200 speed Kodak Gold the last few times that I have done it this year. It seems to provide satisfactory photos. However, as we get closer to the season I may opt for the 800 speed film as I got some beautiful shots of nice bucks with it last season.

is 800 beter for night shots?

800 speed will give you a better picture under very low light conditions, will allow the flash to reach further in the dark BUT you will get an obviously grainy picture beyond a 4x6 size print. The lower film number ie 200 speed will provide a much clearer picture. After a zillion pictures with my Nikon SLR, IMO Kodak film gives much better reds and browns, Fuji much better greens, again IMO.

If there are bears in your area, build a metal housing for it or it may get chewed up. They are attracted to the smell of the film and will destroy it. Also, if you have it set up at a feeder site, put it on a much longer delay than 2 minutes or the same group of does and fawns will take up a whole roll.

IMO use the ISO 400 for the 35mm setups. gives you the in the middle road between 200 and 800 speeds. the 800 will give you the best night picts but not very good daytime shots. on the other side of the spectrum, the 200 gives great daytime picts and okay night shots. hence the reason I split the advantages/disadvantages and used 400 when I used to run 35mm's.

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!

If you are looking for pics of Big bucks Dont..................



Put em out where I am..............LOL

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How often does everyone check their camera?

Be sure your camera is off while packing it into the woods or you will take a half roll of film of just yourself looking like an idiot. I am speaking from experience. It made for a good laugh with my wife.