maddhunter Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 bar2hunter covered it pretty well. I wouldn't recomend fuji film, a buudy of mine tried and and couldn't get it to work. And also , cheap batteries work fine in warm weather but fade quickly in cold weather. I use raovack batteries in the summer and duracell in the winter. It also recomends that not to leave out in freezing temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Re: Tips on using trail cams? Got mine set at about 3 feet up with a downward angle by using a block wedged behind it and it is located about 10 feet or so from our mineral site. Energizer batteries seem to do best for me. Have tried the cheap batteries and they do not last long at all. Would suggest not using the fuji film. It does have some issues and will load fine sometimes, and sometimes it will screw up. I use poloroid 400 speed and it works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Re: Tips on using trail cams? DO NOT USE FUJI FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I set mine up about 4 ft off the ground and put a wedge a lil stick in the back to give it a lil downward angle. Been working great. I also suggest using 400 film. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Re: Tips on using trail cams? Mount the unit about waist high and use a good 400 speed film like Kodak Max. Have fun with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning_gold_12 Posted October 24, 2004 Report Share Posted October 24, 2004 Re: Tips on using trail cams? the stealth cam has a threaded hole in the bottom of the case. find a bolt to fit the threads. next, go to a hardware store and buy 3 pieces of metal rod, about 3/16 diameter .put about an identical 20 degree or so bend in each end of all three rods so they form a tripod. use a piece of heater hose and insert one end of all three rods and the bolt for the bottom of the camera and secure with hose clamps. when tightend and assembled properly, the legs should fold together for easy carrying/ storage. the reason i did this, is i could never find a tree in the perfect spot for my camera. take some camo burlap or blind material anput on the legs and the back of the unit to break up the outline, doesnt seem to bother the deer at all. have pics of about 10 or 12 bucks, 2 shooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted October 25, 2004 Report Share Posted October 25, 2004 Re: Tips on using trail cams? Thats a great idea to make a "security screw" or a screw to hang the camera higher with a dowward angle (overhead shots anyone?) Good tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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