If you find your night time pictures dim over the life of the batteries, this is more than likely because you are running Alkaline batteries, which are not designed for high power devices like Reconyx infrared cameras. The illuminator in Reconyx cameras require high output batteries, and Alkaline batteries are not ideal for this. If you want a consistent illumination range over the life of your batteries, you should switch to NiMH rechargeable batteries or AA lithium batteries; we offer both types; just visit our
Batteries & Power section in our store, if you'd like to improve your night time performance (and save money over time).