Posted By: Texican
12V with Camera - 06/30/21 02:53 PM
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?
12V with Camera
Posted By: LE59
Re: 12V with Camera - 07/02/21 02:08 AM
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!
Posted By: MoTex
Re: 12V with Camera - 07/03/21 05:04 PM
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)
Posted By: Texican
Re: 12V with Camera - 07/03/21 05:10 PM
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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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.
Posted By: MoTex
Re: 12V with Camera - 07/03/21 05:27 PM
Battery will go pretty quick without solar panel if taking a lot of pics.
Posted By: DoubleDrop32
Re: 12V with Camera - 07/15/21 03:35 PM
agreed with MoTex. I run cams all year round with the HME solar panel box without changing the battery.