Using The Recon Camera - Field Setup; Direction Of Camera; Above Ground Height; Distance From Target - Recon Outdoors Talon IR User Manual

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Using The Recon Camera -
Field Setup
Direction for the Recon Camera
The camera should always point away from the sun, if possible. This will give the best
lighting on the target and prevent glare from getting into the camera lens. If you are
not able to do this, try not to point it directly into the sun. The imager can be damaged
by pointing directly at the sun, and the images will appear to be washed out. Keep in
mind, the changing angle of the sun could cause camera to malfunction.

Above Ground Height

The camera should be about the height of a deer or about two and one half feet
above the ground. You will also have the best results if the ground is level and the
camera is pointing parallel to the ground. This will give the best range and the most
coverage of the terrain. The best results will occur if you place the camera on a trail
or rub that shows signs of recently being used. The less you disturb the site, the
better your results will be for attracting older and larger game animals.

Distance from Target

For best results, try to place the camera so that the game animal will be 20 to 30 feet
from the camera when the picture is taken. This will ensure that there is enough light
and that you will get a full picture of the game animal. The PIR will reliably detect the
game animal and there should be plenty of pixels and light on the target so that the
antlers are easy to see. Images taken at 50 feet will have less detail and illumination.
The use of food / bait on active trails or rubs can help position game animals at the
desired distances from the camera.
(Use food/bait only where permitted)

Use on Trail

For best results place the camera so it is aimed down the trail not across it.
This will allow the camera more time to take a picture of the animal or target.
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