My brother-in-law put out his new digrc-xtr with NEW batteries, and it went dead after only 3 days! I feel really horrible about this because I recommended this particular camera. Now finding out about all of the battery related horror stories, I will have him send it back.Also, he had fourteen pictures, but, some were of nothing and a few were of the deers dairy air![:@][:@][:@][:@]

At least it wasn't stolen...

Only fourteen pictures? Maybe he should fine a better location.

I just saw T in PA2's camera post. Excellent! I think that is the way to go![&o]

Hopefully Stealth steps it up for him as they have supposidly done for Buck Magnet ,if they want these cam's to sell they're gonna have to correct this problem.

nubo

Form the feedback the 3.0 mp camera is a real battery hog. I wonder what could cause such a power draw that the 1.3 mp camera dosn't have. I'd see about a 1.3 mp camera or a homebrew. Either would be less expensive and both would give greater battery life.

I also have a Stealth Cam DIGRC-XTR and it is definately a battery HOG. I have tried all kinds of batteries (including the ones made for digital cameras) and cannot get more than 4-5 days oout of a set. Has anyone out there tried hooking a 12 volt to the solar charging port on the bottom of the cam? I am to the point of trying it myself and if it destroys the cam then at least that will give me a reason to buy a cuddleback!

If you are interested i would give these battereies a shot before you send it back. They are very inexpensive and last a very long time. I had them made by a company in taiwan. They really make a difference in my other devices that use AA bats.

Look at the Black Diamond Media 2000mAH AA batteries.

http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n...category.51/.f

Note ( THis is my business. I really hope you guys dont think this is just advertising)
If you think this is against the rules be my guest to delete this post. I just think it is a very good alterntive to sending the product back.

I smell Hunting BBS discounts!

I have tried the 2200mAH rechargeables and I still only get 4 days out of the cam. I talked to a "Tech" at Stealth Cam and he said to try some Everready "e" batteries and they should last 10 days. i have them in the cam now and it has been out in the woods for 4 days and I will check it later today and report back when it is on "low Battery".

I'm on my 6th week with my Cuddeback batteries and it's still going strong