Silent Image Fact Sheet – April 2006
images faster. This is advantageous when taking Rapid Fire NearVideo
TM
sequences of images
(see
Triggers
), as faster cards can store up to five images per second.
Inserting and Removing the CompactFlash
®
Card (Easy access!)
Camera Maintenance and Performance
Keep the Camera Dry
Never open the camera in the rain!
Carefully wipe off any moisture on the outside of the camera
before opening the camera. Whether or not the outside of the camera appears dry, carefully wipe
the small crevice along the edges of the camera – especially the top edge – to prevent any
moisture trapped in this area from getting inside the camera when you open it.
If you are using the Silent Image camera in very humid conditions, you may wish to use a
desiccant pack to absorb moisture that may get trapped inside the camera. You can purchase
desiccant packs online (see
www.silent-image.com
to order).
Cleaning the Camera’s Lenses
There are three windows
on the front of the Silent Image camera
: the infrared illuminator (top),
the camera lens (middle), and the PIR motion detector lens (bottom). All three windows should
be gently cleaned as needed, using a soft cloth and lens cleaner. Be careful not to put too much
pressure on the lenses, and make sure that the cloth you use is clean; the camera lens window is
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