Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Use A Wildview Game Camera

Wildview game cameras allow enthusiasts to get photos of animals even in their absence.








Digital camera technology has brought joy to millions of people, including hunters who can now honestly show pictures of "the one that got away." Wildview game cameras allow you to find a spot where wildlife are likely to walk and, using motion detectors and flashbulbs, get photos of animals, even in the middle of the night. While hunters commonly use these cameras to scout likely locations for game, both photo enthusiasts and landowners can also use these Wildview game cameras to take beautiful pictures of animals or determine where wildlife is located on a property.


Instructions


1. Make sure the camera is in the "Off" position. Open the battery cover and install four C alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, being careful to make sure that the battery polarities are in the correct "+" or "-" position. You can also purchase a 12-volt lead-acid battery and adapter if you're concerned about battery life.


2. Install the SD card into the slot to the right and above the flash for more photos. Always use a card that's empty. The cameras are equipped with internal memory that holds at least 8 MB, or roughly 65 high-quality images. You can install a 512 MB SD card in most models to increase capacity.


3. Select the time-out period for your camera, using the switch next to the power switch. Most models will require you to set a one-, five-, 10- or 20-minute period between photos. This allows the battery and flash to recharge. Set the resolution quality to high or low. The higher the resolution, the fewer photos your SD card will hold.


4. Find a good spot where wildlife may congregate. Options include game trails, especially those leading to watering holes; areas around feeding spots; and the edges of open fields, where game may pause before crossing.








5. Use the strap that comes with the camera to set it in an appropriate place, at least 4 to 5 feet above ground and pointing slightly down. Be sure the camera is not facing directly east or west so sunlight doesn't interfere with picture quality. Remove any debris from the area around the camera.


6. Test the camera by opening the housing and moving the "Power" switch to its "Test" setting. Close the housing and walk around in front of the camera. A green light on the front will blink on when you've entered the camera's view. Adjust the camera until you're satisfied with the coverage area.


7. View the images on the camera by turning it off and connecting it to your computer with the USB cable, which should be provided with the camera. Your Windows operating system should quickly detect the new hardware and open a folder containing the images. Copy-and-paste or drag-and-drop the images from the folder to save them.

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