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Mounting and positioning your camera
After you’ve set up the camera’s parameters
to your personal preferences, you’re ready to
take it outside start capturing images. When
setting up the camera for scouting game or
other outdoor applications, you must be sure
to mount it in place correctly and securely. We
recommend mounting the camera on a sturdy
tree with a diameter of about 6 in. (15cm).
To get the optimal picture quality, the tree
should be about 16-17ft. (5 meters) away from
the place to be monitored, with the camera
placed at a height of 3.5-5 ft. (1 to 1.5 m). Also,
keep in mind that you will get the best results
at night when the subject is within the ideal
flash range, no farther than 80’ (24m) and no closer than 10’ (3m) from the camera.
There are two ways to mount the camera:
Using the provided adjustable web belt: Push one end of the belt through the two
slots on the back of the camera. Thread the end of the strap through the buckle.
Fasten the belt securely around the tree trunk by pulling the end of the strap firmly
so there is no slack left.
Using the tripod socket: The camera is equipped with a socket
at the back (below the strap brackets) to enable mounting on a
tripod or other camera mounting accessories that have a stan-
dard 1/4”-20 thread.
To verify whether the camera can effectively monitor the area
you choose, you should check the sensing angle and monitor-
ing distance of the camera. An ideal way to do this is by use
of the “Direct Connect” feature in the smartphone app, which
allows you to view the “live” image from the camera’s lens at a
distance of up to 70-100 ft. via the Camera Trap Wireless app
for iPhone and Android (it can also be used for remote viewing
from a tree stand, etc.)
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