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Suggested Camera Settings (Video)
When using the Camtraptions PIR Sensor in Video Mode, camera setup will depend largely on creativ...
Video Mode Settings
When the sensor is set to Video Mode, three additional menu screens become available: Recording T...
The Home Screen
When the Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 is powered on, it will display the Home Screen. This is the d...
Suggested Camera Settings (Stills)
The following guide provides a recommended starting configuration for your camera when using the ...
Setting the Operating Mode (Stills or Video)
The Set Mode screen allows you to choose whether the sensor operates in Still Mode or Video Mode....
Turning Your Sensor On and Off
The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 has been designed for maximum reliability in long-term field deplo...
Controlling the Field of View
The field of view (FOV) of the Camtraptions PIR Sensor determines where an animal will be when th...
Mounting Your Sensor
The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features two tripod sockets on the underside, providing flexible a...
Connecting Your Camera
The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 can trigger your camera in two ways: wirelessly or via a wired con...
Overview of the Sensor
The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features a thoughtfully designed layout that balances functionalit...
What is New in Version 4?
Version 4 of the Camtraptions Passive Infrared (PIR) Motion Sensor represents a significant upgra...
Custom Variable 1
Using Half-Press Duration for Autofocus (C Var 1) C Var 1 controls the length of the half-press ...
Front Motion Indicator Light
The Front Motion Indicator Light is a useful tool for testing the sensor’s field of view and dete...
Still Mode Settings
When the sensor is set to Still Mode, two additional menu screens become available: Number (NUM) ...
What is a PIR Motion Sensor?
All objects emit invisible infrared radiation. A Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor detects changes in...
Reset to Defaults
From the Custom Variables (C Var) menu, if you continue scrolling past the last C Var entry, you ...
Stills Sequence Timings
These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to Still Mode, for bot...
Navigating the Menu
The Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4 features a simple and intuitive menu system that allows you to adj...
Battery Voltage Tables
1. NP-F-Type Lithium-Ion Battery (Nominal voltage: 7.4 V) Voltage (V) Approx. Remaining ...