Silent Image Fact Sheet – April 2006
Batteries
The Silent ImageTM camera comes with an eight-cell AA battery holder. Because camera
settings, animal activity, and temperature all vary, there is no way to precisely predict a camera’s
run time, the total number of images that can be taken, or the temperature at which the camera
will operate on any given set of batteries. Therefore the following table shows approximate
operating temperatures, run times, and number of images that can be taken with alkaline, nickel-
metal hydride, and lithium AA batteries, and can be used as a guide in determining what type of
batteries will best suit your needs.
Note: Very high and very low temperatures adversely affect the performance of all types of batteries,
some more than others.
AA Battery Type Operating Temperature Run Time Number of Images
Alkaline
(disposable) 20º F (-7º C) and up 1 – 2 weeks Up to 40,000 or more
Nickel-Metal Hydride
(rechargeable) -20º F (-29º C) and up 1 – 2 weeks Up to 40,000 or more
Lithium
(non-rechargeable) -40º F (-40º C) and up 3 – 4 weeks Up to 80,000 or more
Warning!Do not mix battery types! You may run the Silent Image camera on Alkaline, NiMH,
or Lithium batteries – but you should never mix battery types! Damage to the camera can result
and the warranty may be voided if you do so.
C-Cell battery holders and are available from RECONYX if you require more capacity and
longer run times (see www.silent-image.com to order).
CompactFlash®(CF) Cards
The CompactFlash (CF) card is used to store the pictures the camera captures. These images are
transferred to your PC using MapView. The CF card is also used to change the camera’s settings
(see Changing The Camera Settings).
CompactFlash cards have various speeds and capacities. Larger capacity cards are capable of
storing more images. In general, a 256 MB card will hold about 5,000 images and a 2 GB card
will hold about 40,000 images. The largest CF card you can use in the Silent Image camera is
2GB. Cards with higher speed ratings are capable of reading and writing (opening and storing)
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