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 12V with Camera
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06/30/21 02:53 PM
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Anyone use external 12V hookups with their deer cams? I just picked up a couple at a garage sale and haven't tried them out yet. Any pros/cons?
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Re: 12V with Camera
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07/02/21 02:08 AM
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LE59
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I use external 12V batteries w/solar panels on my cameras, what a game changer! We have a pretty high deer density so I tend to get tons of pics and video. Got really expensive buying those energized lithium batteries, so I made the swap!
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Re: 12V with Camera
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07/03/21 05:04 PM
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MoTex
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I use HME solar box and have had great success! ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/07/full-39242-300640-83cf9ba6_2a87_4be0_8379_1f0cd8c0b46c.png)
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Re: 12V with Camera
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07/03/21 05:10 PM
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These are similar, but do not have the solar panel. https://www.stealthcam.com/12v-battery-box/Maybe I should invest in adding the solar panel to them. I assume just the box with no solar panel will still last longer than AA batteries, but not sure yet.
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Re: 12V with Camera
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07/03/21 05:27 PM
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MoTex
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Battery will go pretty quick without solar panel if taking a lot of pics.
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Re: 12V with Camera
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07/15/21 03:35 PM
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agreed with MoTex. I run cams all year round with the HME solar panel box without changing the battery.
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