Can the camera run on batteries only or does it have to be plugged in - I will be using the unit on a camp site and will not have access to electricit
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It can run on just batteries. It actually last a lot longer that I anticipated. This is one of the best investments I have made in the caregiving of my elderly father. I know most people use it for babies but it definitely works well in any caregiving situation!
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The camera portion always has to be plugged in. The monitor portion runs on an internal rechargeable battery and does not have to always be plugged in.
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My unit is a plug in, does not run on batteries. The description of portable may be that the unit is lightweight therefore can be used anywhere a plug is available.
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The camera itself plugs in with an AC adapter. The monitor can be run off the battery or an included AC adapter.
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We only have it plugged in. As far as we cal tell it does not accept batteries.
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This unit is not battery powered. The DVR plugs in and the cameras get their power from the DVR.
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Yes the camera must be plugged into an ac outlet. It has a fairly long cord. Maybe 3 feet.
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Sara, did you ever find out about these units running on batteries? I too am looking for a unit for camping. Thanks.
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No, it takes rechargeable batteries-the camera comes with a battery. The battery has a long life, have had no issue with ours.
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Yes, can use rechargeable batteries, but I purchased a rechargeable battery box: http://www.amazon.com/Stealth-Cam-12V-Battery-Box/dp/B0015ZWSMW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1376575331&sr=8-3&keywords=wildview+trail+camera+battery which lasts more than a month at a time, is rechargeable and has made maintaining batteries much less hassle
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Yes and No. No, you do not need batteries and you are right...all you need is a wall outlet for the recorder to work. Just plug the AC Adapter and you can record to your heart's content. However, if you want to record outdoors or if you do not have access to a wall outlet, then batteries are a must!
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Great Question! So sorry though, it doesn't run on batteries. If you are going to use it in a car you need to get a converter that uses the cigarette lighter and provides a plug in. That is what I do when I'm on the road. I use a 110v. They are not expensive to pick up.
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Hey Jennifer, you have to run a wire to that cam. You can use a batt but I would not recommend it. The proper way is to run a cable and a power wire. I hope this helps.
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The monitor must be plugged in but the camera's themselves can be battery operated. I just never found the battery operation to last all that long so I plug it all in.
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This camera uses 4 - AA batteries, you can´t plug it to an electrical outlet. However you can buy 4 - AA rechargable batteries and recharge them at home from your electrical outlet. I have done that and you can save some money that way. Hope it helps you
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It must be plugged into an amplifier. My works fine except it uses up batteries pretty fast. Never heard of the idea of using it with a camera; interesting.
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it does require outlet power but it can run off of battery - but there is no other sign of a camera
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This is NOT battery operated (it requires to be plugged to an outlet). I not 100% sure, but don't think it can be used as an outdoor camera.