Wingscapes Birdcam Discovery Guide - Manual (Page 4)

T
Happiness
is well-placed
BirdCam.
The key to taking great BirdCam
photos and videos is proper
mounting and placement of the
BirdCam. One reason the Bird-
Cam captures such unique im-
ages is that it can be positioned
very close to wild birds without
frightening them. Most BirdCam
photos are taken within three
feet of their subjects. BirdCam
users aim their BirdCams at a
wide variety of targets: bird
feeders, bird houses, nests, bird
baths, common perches, etc. Ac-
cordingly, we designed the Bird-
Cam so that it can be mounted
many different ways. Take a
moment to learn more about
mounting your BirdCam properly,
and you will quickly see improve-
ment in your images.
Basic Principles
1. Stability —Mount the BirdCam
securely so that it does not
move. It should never be hung
from above or mounted to an
object that moves in the wind.
If the BirdCam is moving, it will
cause the motion sensor to trig-
ger incorrectly.
2. Focus —Note that the BirdCam
lens can be focused manually.
This is a snap. Use the included
measuring tape to measure the
distance between the BirdCam
and its target. Set the lens ac-
cordingly.
3. Lighting —As with all cameras,
it is best to avoid aiming the
BirdCam at the source of light
(for instance, the sun). Ideally
during daytime, position the
BirdCam so it is facing its tar-
get, e.g. a bird feeder, but facing
away from the sun.
On the Ground
For ground-loving birds, set up
is simple. Just position your Bird-
Cam directly on the ground. If
you’re concerned about it falling
over, use the included straps to
secure the BirdCam to the base
of a tree, a post, or other solid
feature (a brick works great).
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