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8. MOUNTING AND POSITIONING THE
CAMERA
8.1.
MOUNTING
After you've set up the camera's parameters to your personal
preferences at home or in your trunk, you're ready to take it
outside and slide the power switch to "
ON
". 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 16-17 ft. (5 meters) away from the place to be
monitored, with the camera placed at a height of 2.5*3.5 ft.
(0.75-1 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 65' (20m) and no closer than 10' (3m) from the camera.
There are two ways to mount the camera: using the provided
adjustable web belt, or the tripod socket.
Using the adjustable strap
: illustrates using the strap on the
camera
.
Push one end of the strap through the two brackets on
the back of the camera
.
Thread the end of the strap through the
buckle. Fasten the strap securely around the tree trunk by
pulling the end of the strap firmly so there is no slack
left(
Figure 8
).
Note: it is not possible to use a cable lock (in the
upper part of the bracket) and the strap at the same time.
Using the tripod socket
: The camera is equipped with a socket
at the bottom end to enable mounting on a tripod or other
mounting accessories with a standard
UNC 1/4-20
thread screw
(user supplied)
.
