Trail Game Camera Recovery Time

The time it takes a MOULTRIE M 1100I GAME CAMERA to "start up" or "recycle" after it has taken a photo is called camera recovery time. While slow trigger times can cost missed opportunities, slow camera recovery times can do the same.

Camera show this can range between just under a second to over 1 minute! While a low-cost trail camera might be tempting we recommend making sure the trigger speed and recovery time is adequate, especially if placing the camera on a path or trail.

Detection Zone

The “Detection Zone” of a MOULTRIE M 1100I GAME CAMERA is an invisible area that starts at the camera face and spreads outwardly in a V shape; growing larger with relation to distance. This “zone” is where the camera detects movement. Once movement has been noticed, the camera will activate and capture an image or start recording video. 

When it comes to detection zones be aware of how wide and how long your particular models is because depending on where you plan to use it you might not need a very large zone. Obviously, high numbers in both areas will allow the camera to find more movement and snap more photos and vice versa. While we might sound redundant, Trailcampro has a very useful trail camera detection zone "shootout" that shows what cameras stand out in this hard-to-obtain stat many camera manufacturers don't make public. 

PIR Angle

"PIR" stands for passive infrared and PIR Angle refers to the degree that the camera can sense movement. Cameras that have a large PIR Angle can detect movement faster and have a better chance of capturing the subject in the center of the frame as opposed to the edges like some lower quality cameras do. If you’ve ever seen half of a deer in one of your trail cam pics then you understand the effects of a PIR Angle that is low; say 10 degrees.   

High quality cameras usually carry a PIR Angle of 48 degrees. As a result, theses cameras can capture images of almost everything that passes within their field of view, not to mention animals that are moving quickly through the frame.

Sensitivity Adjustment

This refers to how sensitive the MOULTRIE M 1100I GAME CAMERA is  to objects that pass in front of it. To put it simply, a camera with a HIGH sensitivity rating will capture everything from whitetails to chipmunks. Cameras with a LOW sensitivity rating will forget about the small stuff and focus on larger animals. Some cameras will allow users to change this setting; some will not.

The advantage to having the ability to change the sensitivity of the camera is that occasionally the sensitivity rating will reach farther than the flash range. As a result, users can alter the two in order to better match one to the other’s ability.

Laser Aiming

This feature allows users to hang the camera and then visually see where the lens is aiming via the “laser” pointer. In certain terrain this feature can add value but in flat, open land it might not prove to be as necessary.

Burst Mode

Instead of one image being taken when the camera triggers, “Burst Mode” will allow the camera to capture a predetermined amount of images before stopping. For example, a deer walks by and the camera takes, let’s say, 3 images (one after another) before stopping to reset. This is great for cameras set up along a hot doe trail where you want to get as many images as possible of that passing buck. However, you will fill up an SD card pretty quickly if burst-mode is on while the camera is watching over a food plot or bait pile.

GPS Geotag

Some of the higher quality trail cameras now offer the option to automatically embed GPS coordinates of your camera location onto maps in order to make tracking game movement and camera placement easier. On a side note, if using DeerLab to manage and analyze your photos, you won't need this feature as we will automatically calculate the coordinates for you when you place the camera on a provided satellite map.