12v trail cam betteries

[youngbuck]

I was wondering if anybody has had any luck with 12v batteries for tail cams. I was thinking about using a 12v atv bettery and the cord for a trail cam. I havent ever seen a 12v kit in person, and i thought it would be lighter than the kits they sell specifically for trail cams. I want a 12v setup for cameras that are a ways back in, to last a while. I dont think the cameras matter, but i am using wildviews. Does anybody know how many pics i can expect to get out of a 12v rig. I know the flash burns up alot. I had a few spikes wallowing around in my salt all night and the camera took about 100 flash pics. I just had 4 C's in it, it didnt kill the batteries, but the low battery light was on. I was looking for something that could last through a few nights like this in about a 2 month period.

[GameHauler]

As far as I know most of the cameras work on 6 volt.

I have rechargable batteries in mine with solar chargers.

They have worked well.

I have gone back to check my cameras after 3-4 weeksand the battery is around 90%

I have a true test coming up. If I still own them

I have had 2 cams out since September without checking them.

I know, shame on me

I am sure the memory cards are full.

Anyway, Rechargable and solar is the way to go.

Mike

[crazy4COUES]

I was wondering if anybody has had any luck with 12v batteries for tail cams. I was thinking about using a 12v atv bettery and the cord for a trail cam. I havent ever seen a 12v kit in person, and i thought it would be lighter than the kits they sell specifically for trail cams. I want a 12v setup for cameras that are a ways back in, to last a while. I dont think the cameras matter, but i am using wildviews. Does anybody know how many pics i can expect to get out of a 12v rig. I know the flash burns up alot. I had a few spikes wallowing around in my salt all night and the camera took about 100 flash pics. I just had 4 C's in it, it didnt kill the batteries, but the low battery light was on. I was looking for something that could last through a few nights like this in about a 2 month period.

 

Your talking abou SLA's, sealed lead acid. Similar to quad, motorcycle type 12v except smaller. They work very well, I have used them on my 12v stealthcam. Cold temps have affected the performance at times. Do a search fro 12v SLA and you should find plenty of resources. Here is a good trail cam webpage that has solar panels, batteries, and chargers for a good price http://www.whitetailsupply.com/Batteries-Chargers.html GOOD LUCK!

[rimhunter]

I have used 12 v batteries for years with a solar charger on them I use a battery similar to ones used on those little jeeps kids can drive . I get them at batteries plus in Chandler . I use a solar charger I get at Harbor Freight . I get the parts at Radio Shack to make the pig tail .I have never had a dead battery and have left them out for 4 or more months without any trouble and had my 512 mb card full this is the only way to go . you can get the battery for about $17.95 and the charger for $11.95 . I have some batteries that are 2 or more years old . you can burn a lot of batteries in two years .

The cold will affect all batteries but with a charger on them they will never go dead

Bruce

[grizzly]

Im with gamehauler on this, get the rechargeable battery with solar panel. You can get the panel for $15 and the battery for 10 out at Cabelas.

Also Walmart has the 2Gb memory cards for $12 right now, I grabbed two at that price.

[youngbuck]

Thanks for all the info guys. I thought about a solar setup, but didnt know thew were that inexpensive