andrgo

Hey guys,


Just wanted to say I ordered a new Moultrie 200 + rechargeable battery + charger for $172 (dunno how good of a deal that is.) I had the option to get a "solar panel battery charger" for an extra $15 but I didn't think I'd need it that bad.

I also ordered a new 1GB (should be more than enough) SanDisk Secure Digital memory card.

So whenever they both arrive I'll have to put them in my woods. My woods are only to acres but it's in the middle of nowhere. There are coyotes, wolves, deer, linx, bobcats, racoons, and all of the little creatures like squirrels and whatnot. I can't wait to get them!


If any of you are Moultrie 200 owners, how long do your batteries typically last (without the use of a solar recharger)?

Have any general advice/tips I can use for when I receive my Moultrie 200?


Thanks all,
Andrew

r33h

I just got a Moultrie 200 as well (Christmas present)! I put mine out in the woods the other day and I can't wait to see what the pics look like. From what I have read, the cold, cold weather will really shorten battery life. I have even read as sort as a couple of days! I would get the solar panel recharger (I know I plan to) and your battery life will be greatly increased! I bought a 1 GB SD memory card as well, which is the biggest size the Moultrie 200 can hold. Congrats on the camera and show us some pics when you get them!!!

marlin 25 36

Ya can get the combo package on ebay With the solar pannel for $183.
I highly recomend the solar pannel with the rechargeable battery. Cold weather kills batteries real fast otherwise. Unless you have a bait pile you won't need such a huge card either. I get by with a 128MB card just fine but I do check the camera at least every other week.

andrgo

Thanks for your posts guys. I see the solar panels are only about $10-15.


How long do you guys reckon the 6-volt rechargeable Moultrie battery lasts normally? (it said 6 weeks but that could always be overstated by the company to get you to buy it.)
How long might it last during cold weather (like maybe 10-40'F)?


I usually go down to my two acres at least every two weeks (to clear brush and whatnot.) So as long as the battery can make it at least a couple of weeks or more during any weather conditions I'll be satisfied.

SuperRedHawk

You should not have a problem getting a couple of weeks out of it. I have gotten a month easily from mine. It takes great pics. The only thing is the trigger time is a bit slow compared to the top of the line models. Just make sure you put it in front of a scrape, bait, or facing towards a well used trail to allow time for a trigger. If the critter does'nt stop, you may get alot of empty pics. Good luck!

mbhutton

I have one and love it, my battety will last about 3 weeks and will take around 750 pics, the cold does hurt the life of it, but i live in Al where it normally stays warm

r33h

Where did you find the solar panels for $15? Was it on Ebay??

andrgo

Yahoo! Camera came in the mail today, now all I need is my SD card. Just out of curiosity, what the heck is "IR Aim" and should I be using it? Thanks a lot guys.

@r33h: Actually they're about $25 (including shipping) on eBay. I was looking at the item price alone, not shipping. $25 isn't too bad though I guess.

OhioHunter88

IR aim is that little laser up at the top that helps you align your camera, yes use it, it is at the same height as the sensor so you know where the sensor is pointin....

andrgo

Are you sure? Because all I had to do to use the laser was switch the power switch to "AIM" at the very right and then the laser came on.