Will my Camera Scare Deer?
 

I just bought a new Stealth Cam 35mm from the new Cabelas in Fortworth and I put it in my living room to try it out. I noticed the noise that it makes and I was wondering if that would scare off deer. Any suggestions?

RE: Will my Camera Scare Deer?
 

I have the Stealth Cam and just got a roll back yesterday. I have used it for two years with no problems. I set it to take one picture and wait for five min. before triggering again. I have some pictures of a doe and twin fawns in my plot and they were there in three pictures within 15 yards of the camera. I don't think it bothers them too much but each deer, like people, has it own personallity and may be a little more "spooky" then the next one.
SF

RE: Will my Camera Scare Deer?
 

Same here. I believe the deer notice it but I cannot believe that it seriously scares them or deters them from your hunting area. I have seen the same animals on too many rolls of film over an extended period of time to believe otherwise.

RE: Will my Camera Scare Deer?
 

What about the flash?

RE: Will my Camera Scare Deer?
 

My 35mmm double reflex noise from the flipflop of the mirror scares them every time. It is very metallic. Almost sounds like a rifle bolt just not as loud. I have scared them with it at 40 yards.

RE: Will my Camera Scare Deer?
 

The flash may spook the for a little while but I set mine to only take a pic every 5 min or so and it seems to be o.k.