Epic instant On battery life

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  1. Ryan A

    Ryan A Weekend Warrior

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    For those of you that have them, how long does yours last with lithium batteries? I took mine out for a turkey hunt earlier this week and it lasted about 3 hours before it shut off. (Had it sitting next to my decoy) If they only last that long I think im making the switch to GoPro...
     
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    BigPhil_H Die Hard Bowhunter

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    GoPro isn't any longer. I don't know anything about the Epic cams, but I have a GoPro and it has wifi so I just turn it on and off with my phone
     
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    Atleast GoPro has a rechargeable battery though. Lithium's get expensive!
     
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    That they do indeed.

    Regardless of whether it's an Epic or a GoPro I typically don't leave mine on, or in standby mode, for extended lengths of time in the field. As you found out it still runs the batteries down and what's worse than having to buy more is not having your camera power on when you really need it to.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I have Epic Instant On HD cams and they last about 3-3.5 hours if you leave it on. I don't leave mine on. One is attached to my bow and one I have on a Gorilla pod. I leave them Shut Off until I need them.
     
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    2.5 weeks later....Epic cams don't have rechargeable batteries?? That's almost unheard of in any product these days. Surely that hurts
     
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    I have one epic camera with Carbon Fiber Finish and adjustable 10/30 second self timer.
     

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