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Video Sequence Timings

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Thisflowcharts diagram showsoutline the logicsequence of operations when the sensor operatesis inset to Video Mode, for both Wireless and Wired outputs, including all optional timing adjustments via menu settings and Custom Variables (C Vars).

Signal Key

[ SentCVar6 (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 │ ▼ [Recording Ends / Release Signal] • HP after FP duration: C Var 2 (default 0.1 s) │ ▼ [Gap / Re-arm Delay] • Controlled by Gap Time (menu) • Sensor waits before accepting next trigger │ ▼ [Idle State] • Periodic Wake (menu) may send HP pulses to maintain camera wakefulness • Only active during On Time Windows

Abbreviation

Meaning

Description

HP

Half-Press

A half-press signal sent to the optionalcamera “Extend”to andwake “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 = 1it or 2initiate │autofocus.

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FP

Full-Press

(FP)		 –

A Start Recording] • FP full-press duration:signal Cthat Vartriggers 5the (defaultcamera’s 1shutter s)release •or Recording length: TIME (menu) • EXT Mode = ON → Timer resets on new motion • Maximumstarts/stops video lengthrecording.

limit:

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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