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Video Sequence Timings

[draft]

This diagram shows the logic when the sensor operates in Video Mode, including the optional “Extend” and “Sony” behaviours.

[Motion Detected]
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[Half-Press (HP) Sent]
   • Duration: C Var 1 (default 0.1 s)
   • Optional Flash Wake: C Var 7 = 1 or 2
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[Full-Press (FP) Sent – Start Recording]
   • FP press duration: C Var 5 (default 1 s)
   • Recording length: TIME (menu)
   • EXT Mode = ON → Timer resets on new motion
   • Maximum video length limit: C Var 6 (if set)
   • MODE options:
       – **Full Press:** Start / Stop recording (Canon / Nikon)
       – **Half Press:** Legacy Magic Lantern DSLRs  
       – **Sony:** FP pulse every 15 s; recording stops when pulses cease
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[Recording Ends / Release Signal]
   • HP after FP duration: C Var 2 (default 0.1 s)
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[Gap / Re-arm Delay]
   • Controlled by Gap Time (menu)
   • Sensor waits before accepting next trigger
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[Idle State]
   • Periodic Wake (menu) may send HP pulses to maintain camera wakefulness  
   • Only active during On Time Windows

Notes – Video Mode

  • EXT Mode: Extends recording if motion continues; use C Var 6 to impose a maximum length limit.
  • Sony Mode: Prevents indefinite recording if a stop signal is missed.
  • Lighting: For night recording, use continuous or infrared lights controlled via Camtraptions Video Light Switches.
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