How does taking Video vs. still pictures affect battery life?

[andersonjk4]

I have been noticing quite a few trail cam videos on here and they are really cool.  I have a Moultrie D40 and have been wanting to try out the video setting, but I don't get to check my camera but once every week or two.  I don't want to get 3 days worth of video and have dead batteries for the rest of the time.  What kind of battery life are you guys seeing in video mode versus still picture mode? 

[cx2vandine]

I think the battery life stays the same.  Your memory card fills up faster.

[Baggman]

Right the card fills up faster but unless you are in a high activity area you wont notice. Like I said mine is an olde model. Takes a 6 volt that last about two weeks if there are not many pics

[usmc74]

It does take more battery power.  Especially at night with the IR panel glowing.  I'm set for 20 second video with a Bushnell trophy cam.