Post by: saylean on April 27, 2009, 09:23:06 PM
I have a Bushnell trail cam. I see the last time I checked it, I have several "events" (like 47) but only about 5 images. I assume that "events" means photo ops, but it has a 30 second delay before the pic is taken (as I understand it). I think what is happenning is that the animal does not stay in view long enough for the 30 second delay... :dunno:
I guess my question is...what is the meaning of "event"? I didnt see it in the manual for the cam, so if any of you vets out there know more, a brief explination would be cool.
Thanks guys.
D~
Post by: Slider on April 28, 2009, 07:27:08 AM
Any time that the PIR senses motion it counts it as an event. Events are recorded to SD Card in a text file. Events are recorded continuously during operation.
When the wind blows and either tree limbs or weeds move around in front of your camera, the motion sensor triggers the camera to take a picture. Also birds flying by will trigger the camera. After you set up your camera clear any weeds in front of your camera that will be affected by the wind. Also pull down the tree limbs around your camera to see if they will trigger your camera. Good Luck
Post by: saylean on April 28, 2009, 08:05:12 AM
Cheers,
Douglas~
Post by: furbearer365 on April 28, 2009, 08:19:26 PM
Post by: bow4elk on April 28, 2009, 09:56:40 PM
One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it. If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer. If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail. Try that and see if that helps you out.
+1 (you saved me all the typing)
Post by: Slider on April 29, 2009, 08:23:27 AM
One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it. If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer. If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail. Try that and see if that helps you out.
Thats why you want a Camera with a fast trigger speed. Or something to hold the animal in front of the camera. It also depends on how dense the trees are. If it is really dense you have no choice. Set it about 30 degrees to the trail. If it is open you just move your camera back away from the trail say 15 yds. The problem with facing your camera down a trail is 50% of your pics are rump shots!!!
Post by: saylean on April 29, 2009, 09:14:49 AM
I think this last set up I have might be a bit better than the last...plus it is a more used trail.
We'll see. ;)
Post by: Hillbilly270 on April 29, 2009, 03:39:33 PM
anyone know what trail camera has a fast trigger on it for under $300 that would be a good one?
Post by: saylean on April 29, 2009, 03:42:10 PM
I wish it had like an instant 3 shot burst or a 5 second delay. I would be kind of pissed if I bought it at 300 and it has this long trigger on it.
Post by: Craig on April 29, 2009, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: bow4elk on April 30, 2009, 08:49:20 PM
One of the best tips i ever got for setting up my cameras was to point the camera down the trail and not right at it. If you point the camera at an angle down the trail the animal will be in the line of sight a lot longer. If you put the trail crossing right in front of the camera, if the animal is on the move, by the time the camera takes the picture, the animal is either gone or all you see is a tip of the tail. Try that and see if that helps you out.
Thats why you want a Camera with a fast trigger speed. Or something to hold the animal in front of the camera. It also depends on how dense the trees are. If it is really dense you have no choice. Set it about 30 degrees to the trail. If it is open you just move your camera back away from the trail say 15 yds. The problem with facing your camera down a trail is 50% of your pics are rump shots!!!
Post by: bow4elk on April 30, 2009, 08:55:50 PM
Post by: Slider on May 01, 2009, 07:28:09 AM
Post by: furbearer365 on May 02, 2009, 07:36:36 PM
Post by: saylean on May 04, 2009, 10:29:18 AM