Spypoint Flex Solar Power Setup

Going to test Solar Power for my trail cameras to lesson battery costs and trips to the property.
Links to products used: Solar Panel amzn.to/46sPA13
Solar Power amzn.to/3g0hzkF
Spypoint Flex amzn.to/3AcynMh
Hanger used for Solar Panel amzn.to/3GdUHce
Spypoint Camera Mounting Arm amzn.to/3hz5P97

[@Mittens1234]

If you’re not using a python lock, you can put your solar power cable through the 1-2 rear lock holes to assist in securing the cable.

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

Appreciate the information.

[@mackstwrnberg9277]

Am glad see you are using camera Holders and not the strap

[@67dperci]

The holders provide more options when aiming the camera. Thanks for watching.

[@richm.1583]

I just came across your video; about to buy spypoint g-36's. I see amazon has the solar panels available. Is it still working after 1 year? Thank You for your time.

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

They are. Outlasting some of the cameras.

[@em520]

Have you found any other working options since the solar panel kit you tested isn’t available? TIA

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

amzn.to/466LPP5
Not the same price point and haven’t tested it yet but does have good reviews. Ever since xtracker reduced their price’s Amazon can’t keep them in stock.

[@chaddfry5345]

Thank you for the video! Is this setup still working?

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

It is still working. I also use it with the Moultrie cams I have. Only problem now is buying the solar panel, Amazon is out of stock now. It’s been at a great price lately so been hard to get.

[@collinslangley361]

What solar panels did you use? Did they come from spy point?

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

I use X tracker game camera solar panels, the Spypoints are too expensive. There is a link in the description of the video. I have several in service now and have had great luck. Just loaded up on several because they are $20 off

[@adpuf01]

Will the solar panel charge the batteries in the camera?

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

I dont use batteries in the camera itself. The solar panel has an internal battery it charges and thats what runs the camera.

[@jamesbroski4627]

What power output setting did you run to the camera ?

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

Power Output?

[@FernandoRodriguez-gl8dw]

Did you use rechargeable batteries?

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

I don’t have batteries in it at all. Just running off the Solar now. I am just experimenting with different setups. Batteries are getting expensive so looking for some alternative setups.

[@FernandoRodriguez-gl8dw]

Absolutely. These cams suck down some battery life. I was under the impression we had to connect the solar panel to an external battery then to the cam, but will try this.
Thanks

[@MattWarren-ve1sb]

@@stottscreekoutdoors at 7:36 in the video you state that you "do have the batteries in the camera as well". I'm trying to setup with solar panel without batteries and having problems

[@stottscreekoutdoors]

@@MattWarren-ve1sb I started with them in it, but found out it didn’t need them in as long as the Solar Panel is working. That Solar Panel actually has a battery in it. Although just found that someone, loggers more than likely unplugged the solar panel from the camera so wish I had the batteries as back up.

[@markmasse05]

So the camera will default to the solar panel as a primary source and not use batteries if installed. I just picked up a flex at Walmart for $60 so this is a great video to keep me from buying batteries. Much appreciated!