I bought a cell phone lense kit , it came with about 8 different lenses, i used a wide angle lense and I'm getting about 100 degree field of view. A big improvement over the 45 . I use it for security on hunting cabins
Fantastic! I've been using browning trail cams for a bout 3 years and I've found it a tad frustrating with the lens limitations. Btw, I was talking to the chaps at Nature Spy (who supplied my trail cams), and they said that the 20 sec night limitation was due to the heat that was generated by the infra red. Hopefully they'll resolve this and we'll get a camera that will be able to record at night for 1 min plus. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks so much for this video! You mentioned a Facebook group in the video. Is it possible to post the name of that group? It sounds like a group I would like to join! Thanks! This video is SO helpful!
Thanks Julie. I got kicked out of that Group. 😂 It's set up by a trailcam seller so don't ask for impartial advice re which model Trailcam to buy as most of the regulars will try to lead you in a certain direction! I forget the name of the Group but if you go to the Wild View cameras website they mention it there somewhere.
No problem. I have since been told that if using the +1 and perhaps the +2 lenses following the precise suggested distances isn't as important. If you are using the other two higher magnification lenses though it is important to be as accurate as possible. Enjoy. 🙂
I've read that 'Black Tack' putty can be rather messy - attracts dust/dirt, leaves a residue and softens to the point of 'melting' (sagging I guess) at warmer temperatures. I wonder if there is a better 'removable' alternative ?
@@awilderireland LOL. That's good to know. I wonder how it holds up in extreme cold though. In Quebec were already dipping down to -15°C and mid-winter at it can go below -30°C.
I ended up using 'UHU ProPower Tac' removable adhesive putty. Mind you, in this case I was using it to secure a step-up ring that just fitted loosely over the circular lens housing on a Campark T300/TC02 trail cam - applied as a bead around the housing, the putty served like a 'soft gasket'. Seems to hold firmly under freezing conditions and can be peeled off without much difficulty, leaving no residue. Whether it's as strong as Black-Tac, I'm not sure.
Thank you for that thorough video! I plan on trying this! Since the video was made have you found issues with condensation or sealing the adapter has worked out for you? Thanks again!~ Char
I have it fully sealed and do get condensation in very damp conditions. The same conditions in which a regular lens would fog up. You could experiment or try that Rain X product some people use. I was also told when using the +1 and +2 lenses (I only use +1) getting the suggested distance spot on isn't as important. The closer lenses are less forgiving. But you would only use those for very small animals anyway.
@@awilderireland thank you! I have one more question. I see to get the seal the adapter therefore the lens is not centered over the Browning lens. Does this affect the quality or functionality in your opinion. That it isn’t centered over the lens. Thanks for posting all of those distances!
Not in the least. Just make sure that the camera (Browning) lens is clear. And that the leds are as clear as possible. It depends on the trail camera of course. They may be some where it won't work (those with dual lenses for example). But it should work with most.
I bought a cell phone lense kit , it came with about 8 different lenses, i used a wide angle lense and I'm getting about 100 degree field of view. A big improvement over the 45 . I use it for security on hunting cabins
Fantastic! I've been using browning trail cams for a bout 3 years and I've found it a tad frustrating with the lens limitations. Btw, I was talking to the chaps at Nature Spy (who supplied my trail cams), and they said that the 20 sec night limitation was due to the heat that was generated by the infra red. Hopefully they'll resolve this and we'll get a camera that will be able to record at night for 1 min plus. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks Brent! You too. Enjoy the camming. 🙂
Very helpful video, thank you.
My pleasure.
Thanks so much for this video! You mentioned a Facebook group in the video. Is it possible to post the name of that group? It sounds like a group I would like to join! Thanks! This video is SO helpful!
Thanks Julie. I got kicked out of that Group. 😂 It's set up by a trailcam seller so don't ask for impartial advice re which model Trailcam to buy as most of the regulars will try to lead you in a certain direction!
I forget the name of the Group but if you go to the Wild View cameras website they mention it there somewhere.
@@awilderireland Ha! Ha! Thanks for letting me know! :)
Thanks.
Thanks a lot
No problem. I have since been told that if using the +1 and perhaps the +2 lenses following the precise suggested distances isn't as important. If you are using the other two higher magnification lenses though it is important to be as accurate as possible.
Enjoy. 🙂
I've read that 'Black Tack' putty can be rather messy - attracts dust/dirt, leaves a residue and softens to the point of 'melting' (sagging I guess) at warmer temperatures. I wonder if there is a better 'removable' alternative ?
Perhaps. I've had no issues with it. Even in summer. We sometimes get good weather!
@@awilderireland LOL. That's good to know. I wonder how it holds up in extreme cold though. In Quebec were already dipping down to -15°C and mid-winter at it can go below -30°C.
@@BryWorYT I would say it will just freeze. You could do a Google search and try e-mailing the manufacturers.
@@awilderireland Thanks, yes, I need to research that - wouldn't want the filter falling off if it loses adhesion when frozen.
I ended up using 'UHU ProPower Tac' removable adhesive putty. Mind you, in this case I was using it to secure a step-up ring that just fitted loosely over the circular lens housing on a Campark T300/TC02 trail cam - applied as a bead around the housing, the putty served like a 'soft gasket'. Seems to hold firmly under freezing conditions and can be peeled off without much difficulty, leaving no residue. Whether it's as strong as Black-Tac, I'm not sure.
Thank you for that thorough video! I plan on trying this! Since the video was made have you found issues with condensation or sealing the adapter has worked out for you? Thanks again!~ Char
I have it fully sealed and do get condensation in very damp conditions. The same conditions in which a regular lens would fog up. You could experiment or try that Rain X product some people use.
I was also told when using the +1 and +2 lenses (I only use +1) getting the suggested distance spot on isn't as important. The closer lenses are less forgiving. But you would only use those for very small animals anyway.
@@awilderireland thank you! I have one more question. I see to get the seal the adapter therefore the lens is not centered over the Browning lens. Does this affect the quality or functionality in your opinion. That it isn’t centered over the lens. Thanks for posting all of those distances!
Not in the least. Just make sure that the camera (Browning) lens is clear. And that the leds are as clear as possible. It depends on the trail camera of course. They may be some where it won't work (those with dual lenses for example). But it should work with most.
thanks for this - I keep meaning to have a go with the lenses - do they fog up in the cold?
They can.