Tactacam REVEAL X, Instruction Manual

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BEST PRACTICES
1. Use the recommended batteries for the Reveal:
2. In cold weather, use lithium ion batteries for optimal camera speed and
performance.
3. Expected picture count with the proper batteries (in greater than freezing temps)
are:
4. If connecting the Tactacam External Solar Panel (sold separately), the lithium
batteries would act as a backup power source.
BATTERIES AND CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERA PERFORMANCE
• Energizer Lithium batteries
• Duracell Max Alkaline batteries
• Rayovac UltraPro Alkaline batteries
• Lithium: 4,000+ pictures
• Alkaline: 2,500+ pictures
1. Location and placement is critical for optimal camera performance.
2. Avoid hanging the camera on small trees that are prone to moving with the wind.
3. Place the camera about waist high on the tree or post.
4. We recommend having the camera pointing down about 7 to 15 degrees. We
recommend using shims to achieve the desired angle.
5. To achieve the best lighting conditions, face your camera North. Avoid facing your
camera toward the sun.
6. If the camera is placed too high on a tree and angled down, the field of view
“window” becomes narrower, this is only a good idea if you plan to set your camera
to watch a bait station or scrape.
7. On a food plot:
8. On a trail:
PROPER CAMERA PLACEMENT
• Camera height and angle is critical to get the widest field of view. Do not place
camera too high.
• For the best view place your camera at an angle looking up or down the trail
rather than perpendicular to the trail.