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From the Custom Variables (C Var) menu, if you continue scrolling past the last C Var entry, you will reach a screen labelled “reset”. This screen allows you to restore all sensor settings to their factory defaults. This is useful if many settings or Custom V...

Detection Type: Dual PIR (Far and Wide sensors) Field of View: Far ≈ 10° horizontal & vertical | Wide ≈ 60° horizontal, 4.5° upward, 13.5° downward Power: NP-F lithium-ion battery (up to 60mm in height), 6 × AA (with adapter), or 4–12V DC input Trigger...

The Wide Sensor menu screen allows you to adjust the behaviour and sensitivity of the wide-angle PIR lens. This sensor has a broader field of view (approximately 60°) and is ideal for detecting animals earlier as they approach the camera. ...

The Far Sensor menu screen allows you to adjust the behaviour and sensitivity of the long-range PIR lens. This sensor has a much narrower field of view (approximately 10°) and is significantly more sensitive overall than the wide sensor. It is designed for pre...

The Gap Time setting controls the delay between triggers, defining how long the sensor will wait before it can activate again after completing a sequence. This lets you control how often the sensor triggers, conserving battery power and storage while allowing ...

The Wake Time setting determines how long the sensor will wait after an initial half-press (wake) signal has been sent to the camera before beginning the main trigger sequence. This gives the camera (and any connected flashes) time to wake up or prepare before...

The Set Clock Time screen allows you to configure the sensor’s internal clock, which is required for Time Windows (scheduled active hours). Setting the correct time ensures the sensor operates accurately within any defined time periods. Settin...

The Time Windows setting allows you to control when the sensor is active during a 24-hour period. When enabled, the sensor will automatically disable itself outside the defined time window, allowing it to operate only during selected hours (for example, nightt...

The Window On Time setting defines the time of day when the sensor becomes active — in other words, the start of the period during which motion detection and triggering are enabled. This feature works in conjunction with the Time Windows setting. For example,...

The Window Off Time setting defines the time of day when the sensor becomes inactive, marking the end of the period during which motion detection and triggering are enabled. This setting works together with the Window On Time to establish the daily operating ...

The Periodic External Wake setting allows the sensor to send a brief half-press (wake) signal to the connected camera or flash equipment at regular intervals. This periodic signal helps prevent certain devices from entering deep sleep modes and ensures they re...

The following guide provides a recommended starting configuration for your camera when using the Camtraptions PIR Sensor v4. These settings are designed to produce reliable, well-exposed results in a wide range of conditions, both day and night. This configur...

When the sensor is set to Still Mode, two additional menu screens become available: Number (NUM) and Frame Rate (FPS). These control how many photos are taken and how quickly they are captured when motion is detected. Number (NUM) The Number screen lets you ...

These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to Still Mode, for both Wireless and Wired outputs, including all optional timing adjustments via menu settings and Custom Variables (C Vars). Stills Mode Signal Key Ab...

When using the Camtraptions PIR Sensor in Video Mode, camera setup will depend largely on creative goals and equipment preferences. This section focuses on the key settings that ensure reliable operation when the camera is controlled by the sensor, rather than...

These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to Video Mode, for both Wireless and Wired outputs, including all optional timing adjustments via menu settings and Custom Variables (C Vars). Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode H Signal Key ...

1. NP-F-Type Lithium-Ion Battery (Nominal voltage: 7.4 V) Voltage (V) Approx. Remaining Capacity 8.4 V 100 % (Fully charged) 8.2 V 90 % 8.0 V 80 % 7.8 V 70 % 7.6 V 60 % 7.4 V 50 % 7.2 V 40 % 7.0 V 30...

Using Half-Press Duration for Autofocus (C Var 1) C Var 1 controls the length of the half-press (HP) signal that is sent to the camera before the full-press (FP) trigger. By extending this half-press duration, the sensor gives the camera time to perform autof...

Wireless Flash Wake and Flash Fire (C Var 7 & C Var 8) C Var 7 and 8 provide advanced control for managing external flashes, particularly in situations where the camera cannot wake or trigger flashes automatically. This feature is especially useful with Sony c...