rtkemp Report post Posted March 14, 2009 The DLC Covert II is the first trail camera I have used and I have been very pleased with its performance. I would appreciate any advice on eliminating the "wihite out" effect that occasionally occurs. I do not know if it's from too much sun light reflecting off snow. The first pic posted is interesting because the elk has been tagged. Does anyone have any info on such a program? The second is my favorite. Can someone tell me if the third pic is an elk or doe? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Good looking pictures for your first time out. I believe that's an elk in the last picture. On your "white out" make sure that your camera is pointing north/south as much as possible. The second is my favorite as well! Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 14, 2009 I don't see any snow in your pics that would be reflecting light? But anyway, to eliminate the overly white areas, just move the camera back so the infrared lights are not so close to the animal. It's the reflection of that light off the animal that causes the overly bright part. The infrared lights are supposed to light up the area out to 40 feet, so when you have something really close to the camera it can appear too bright. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rio Report post Posted March 14, 2009 As cramerhunts indicated, best thing to do is to keep the camera pointed north/south, and perferably north. The sunrise/set (east/west) and cause triggers with lots of white out. Aslo to Amanda's point, try to locate the camera where it can cover 40-60 feet of area, picture a cone out from you camera. Also while you have it in test mode, walk out in front of it to see if you're able to trigger it, you may find that you need to raise or lower the camera to ensure it'll trigger when you want it, you may also need to pistion the camera so the top is pointing down or the bottom pointing up, use a stick or something to get the angle. Best thing is just to get out and use it, you'll find out what works or not. If you're not using a bear box and python cable, I'd strongly recommend using one, I've had several cameras messed with, and I feel the only reason I still have them is because of a little bit of security. Now that you have 1, you're going to want more, it's very addictive! Good luck going forward. Karl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mxslaugh Report post Posted March 14, 2009 good first pics love that second one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
