Stealth Cell Cam

[Heath423]

I only seen really old post concerning batteries and I have questions. I'm fairly new to running a camera. I have a Stealth branded cell camera. It is currently eating batteries. That extreme cold snap/freeze we had I thought was the reason for the last set of batteries. I replaced 8 new Energizer AA batteries 3 weeks ago. Looks like they are dead once again. The location of my camera is not easy to reach, nor do I want to be leaving human scent in the area every month. It is set up for 2 burst shots only, no videos, and send pics once a day. Also, using Verizon comms and have 2-3 bars service on my phone at the given area.
Is this normal for Stealth branded cameras? This is a garbage situation. Help

 

[Travis G.]

I only seen really old post concerning batteries and I have questions. I'm fairly new to running a camera. I have a Stealth branded cell camera. It is currently eating batteries. That extreme cold snap/freeze we had I thought was the reason for the last set of batteries. I replaced 8 new Energizer AA batteries 3 weeks ago. Looks like they are dead once again. The location of my camera is not easy to reach, nor do I want to be leaving human scent in the area every month. It is set up for 2 burst shots only, no videos, and send pics once a day. Also, using Verizon comms and have 2-3 bars service on my phone at the given area.
Is this normal for Stealth branded cameras? This is a garbage situation. Help

I have not experienced this. I did however just get the lithium rechargeable battery pack and am excited to try it out. I will say I do not use any video and have a minimal picture setting. Mine lasted from early September through December/jan on standard double a.

 

[Heath423]

I have not experienced this. I did however just get the lithium rechargeable battery pack and am excited to try it out. I will say I do not use any video and have a minimal picture setting. Mine lasted from early September through December/jan on standard double a.

There must be some type of issue with this one. Thanks for the comment.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Is this normal for Stealth branded cameras?

In my experience no. I have 5 stealth cell cams and they do not eat batteries like that. I would call or contact their customer support.

 

[Heath423]

In my experience no. I have 5 stealth cell cams and they do not eat batteries like that. I would call or contact their customer support.

Good suggestion thanks. May do this today.

 

[Omega]

May also want to consider a solar panel, if it's in a relatively safe area.

Edit: A friend recommended this setup and it's working good so far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087S7XGS9
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LMJ2Q3K

 

[backyardtndeer]

Good suggestion thanks. May do this today.

I had issues with the revolver camera they sent me under the huntstand promo, upgraded huntstand got free camera. Contacted them and they sent me a new one before I even sent the bad one back. They did lag with replies in email exchanges, but they will respond.

I do run a solarpak on a revolver camera, it takes 16 batteries. The batteries in that camera were from the previous year and their level after 5 months this season is unchanged. I just use regular energizers from sams.

 

[usanglure]

Get Solar panels and never look back, my batteries last a year in moultrie. i run 8 cameras. one solar panel bout $100

 

[CrossVolle]

If you aren't running lithium batteries i would try that. Alkaline is terrible for cell cams.

My Browning has been running since last July on a set of lithium in the cam and external power extender in a low signal area.