Problem with new Moultrie trail cam?
12-28-2004, 10:09 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Midland, North Carolina
Posts: 7
Problem with new Moultrie trail cam?
My parents bought me a Moultrie trail cam for Christmas (35 mm). I followed the instructions to a T and can't seem to get it to work.
I put in batteries and film, made sure all the settings were right, and put it on the tree. I turned it on and walked in front of it to try to take a test picture, but it wouldn't. The laser came on so it sensed my movement/body heat, but apparently it just won't send a signal to the camera to take a picture. I checked all the connections and did everything I can think of.
Do you think I got a lemon and should return it? Or is there anything I can possibly be doing wrong?? I'm very frustrated with this!
I put in batteries and film, made sure all the settings were right, and put it on the tree. I turned it on and walked in front of it to try to take a test picture, but it wouldn't. The laser came on so it sensed my movement/body heat, but apparently it just won't send a signal to the camera to take a picture. I checked all the connections and did everything I can think of.
Do you think I got a lemon and should return it? Or is there anything I can possibly be doing wrong?? I'm very frustrated with this!
12-28-2004, 11:03 PM
#2
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Marion,Wisconsin
Posts: 1,403
RE: Problem with new Moultrie trail cam?
This Here Folks Is Why I Didnt Get A Wal-Mart Cam.
I Would Contact them See What They Say...If You Did Everything They Sugjest Send It In...
Or If You have Reciept Exchange It.
I Would Contact them See What They Say...If You Did Everything They Sugjest Send It In...
Or If You have Reciept Exchange It.
12-29-2004, 05:57 AM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 439
RE: Problem with new Moultrie trail cam?
How long is the trigger set for? Make sure you give it some time after you turn it on - mine does the same thing. Make sure you depress the camera test button, and that the camera is not set on IR test mode. Another tip is to use Kodak film - Fuji film will not advance some times.
01-27-2005, 06:54 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,236
RE: Problem with new Moultrie trail cam?
My camera has a delay period when you first turn it on. It will not take a pic until 5 minutes has elapsed since turning it to "on". I guess this gives you time to do what you must and then get out of the area. Try waiting for a time and then walk in front of it after ten minutes or so.
