I just got back in from checking my infrared StealthCam game camera. For the 3rd time now I've got about 450 pictures of nothing, taken one minute apart..most times a hundred or more on the same day. I've clipped any nearby branches that would likely move or something.
Perhaps I don't have it mounted sturdy enough and the bouncing of the camera when the wind blows is causing it to trigger from patches of sunlight that it interprets as "movements".
Any ideas? I'm at my wits end with this thing.
If the tree it is mounted on moves,it will trigger.Hot spots from the sun shining down,certain times of day can cause it also.Check to see if it is happening the same time of day.I try to point mine North whenever I can or put them in very shady spots.If it is still happening,see if your camera has a sensitivity setting and you may have to dial back on that.Don't give up yet.At least it is taking pictures.You will get it figured out.It happens to everybody.Just takes a little playing with them to get the hang of things.
doesn't happen with my cudde back.
Jim,
I just checked my home-made screw mount and there's no doubt that it bobbles if the tree barely moves. I have noticed that when I put it in a deep dark shady spot a couple of weeks ago that I did't have the problem.
I'll make up a heavier, more substantial mount and mount it to a big-a$$ tree and see if that helps.
Do you normally mount yours to a big tree?
The location is the most important key in getting game pics. A stable tree is good but I have had good luck with trees as small as 16 inches in diameter. Bungee cords may help. Make sure there is nothing moving in front of it that will cause a trigger other than game... Of course sun and shadows are going to happen but you can live with that. LOL
I try to get mine on a tree big enough that it won't whip around in the wind.sometimes that is a tree only 5" or 6" in diameter.I have one right now,mounted on a cedar about 3' tall and the trunk is maybe 2" in diameter.It was the only tree available where I wanted it but is in a fairly sheltered,steep sided draw and is up on the bank a little so I mounted it low on the trunk.I'm getting a few false triggers but i believe most are from the sun.I just try to judge each spot individually and find the best tree for the job.It sounds like you found the source of your problem.good luck with it.I hope you post some pics.
BTW, where do y'all try to position yours in relation to the sun?
I have the digital stealth cam and I love mine. I always put it on a tree at least as big as my leg. Breaks up the outline of the camera as well as keeping it sturdy. Mine takes great pics as well. I have had a few pics of nothing but not very many. I imagine a bird flew by, wind blew a leaf across the ground, squirrel, chipmunk, etc. You might want to call Stealth cam and ask them about it as well. Maybe theres a way to adjust the sensitivity.
Most of the trees I've been putting mine on have been about 6" in diameter....I'll bet that, combined with my flimsy screw-in mount is the problem.
A lot of these cameras have a sensitivity adjustment...check that
make sure you have it pointed down the area you want to get pictures of and not ACROSS the area. this gives it more time to "wake up" and get more pic's of approaching/leaving. if you are shooting across the trail the animal could go by, trigget it, take the pic and get nothing.