Troubleshooting
For answers to questions about your RECONYX RapidFire
TM
camera that
you cannot find in this
Instruction Manual
, please check the RECONYX web
site (
www.reconyx.com
).
Firmware Updates
You should also periodically check the RECONYX web site for firmware
updates for your camera. We periodically release firmware updates with
new features and/or performance enhancements. Updating firmware on the
RapidFire series cameras takes just a few seconds, and is well worth the
effort to ensure your camera is performing at the highest level possible.
Troubleshooting your camera
Limited Night Time Range
If your night time range is less than expected,
the first thing to do is change
your camera’s night mode image setting to Max Range. Our specified night
range values are based on the Max Range setting. If this doesn’t resolve the
problem, then try running either NiMH rechargeable batteries, or Energizer
1.5V AA Ultimate Lithium batteries. Alkaline batteries cannot deliver enough
amperage to power the illuminator consistently at night.
The physical camera setup is also important in getting good night time
images. If you aim the camera out over an open field where there is nothing
within range to reflect the InfraRed energy back toward the camera, the
images will appear very dark (like shining a flashlight into outer space). The
best night time images will be captured when you have a backdrop of some
sort that will reflect energy back toward the camera (e.g. trees, tall grass,
fence, building, hillside, etc).
Focus Problems
If your images appear cloudy or out of focus
, first consider whether there
was snow or frost on the camera lens; you may wish to check your camera
after a fresh snowfall to be sure the lenses are not covered with snow. Next,
check the lenses for dirt and water spots, and gently clean your lenses with a
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