I live in a wooded area with a lot of wildlife traffic through my property (deer mostly, at least easily visible) so this device was a natural.This device needs 4, ideally 8 AA batteries (not included, ideally rechargeable and not alkaline). It also needs a 32GB micro SD memory card (not included). It also has some limitations on use, for instance, the sun or water reflections will trigger it, so the unit needs to face northward, according to the instructions. It also should be on a stout upright, and not say, a small tree apt to sway and set off the motion sensor.I’ve had it out for about three weeks now, strapped to a tree on a known animal path, and it is effective, particularly at night. It has picked up numerous deer, and the night visuals (albeit B&W) are fairly sharp and clear. Its motion sensor and night vision capability are good, and daytime pictures are good as well (again, a few deer, and a man corralling a runaway puppy). It seems to stand up to wet conditions, and the device can unhook from the bracket/strap (I have it on a tree) so that I can take it indoors for USB downloads or battery recharge, without disturbing the setup.This device, I’ve found, is easy to program and use. I notice that the “stand knob port” is in fact a standard camera-type screw-in/mount that will fit most camera tripods, if you have a stand or platform that you don’t mind putting in the outdoors.Given that this neighborhood has grey foxes, coyotes at times and the occasional mountain lion, this would be an excellent way to sight them. I highly recommend this device.