Re: [gear] 722 battery options

["oryoki2000" oryoki2000]

Ed Anson wrote:
>...My 744 manual describes timer start and stop functions under
> menu options 11 and 12. I assume the 722 has a similar function...

The 722 does have a timer start and stop function.  It only works for
a single event, however.  By using a programmable timer (like a lawn
sprinkler) to control the external DC power, it appears to be possible
to record on a longer schedule.  For example, you might want to record
at dawn and dusk for a week.  Or you might want to record every hour
for 10 minutes.

I agree that (1) it would be great if a timer with multiple settings
were part of the 722 firmware, and (2) it takes a brave fellow to
leave his 722 alone in the forest for a week!

--oryoki