False triggering can be cause be many things.
First, lets be clear - if your camera is triggering at whatever trigger interval you set it to non stop then you more than likely have a runaway camera and it’s defective. Be sure your time-lapse is turned off first to be sure.
When your camera triggers at random times something is triggering the camera whether it’s in the cameras field of view or not.
*False triggering can happen if your camera has an overacting or sensitive PIR sensor. Most cameras usually average 50 to 60 ft in detection however some cameras will trigger farther. If your camera was to trigger 100ft to 150ft this would be outside of the cameras lens detection image even if you enlarge the photo.
*Your camera also has a wider sensor detection range than the field of view.
Meaning your camera can detect objects 3 to 4 ft to the left or right of the cameras (FOV) causing it to trigger before it comes into the frame.
*always remember it is an trail camera and will usually trigger from most moving objects
Birds
Squirrels
Leaves
Swaying trees or bushes
Shadows
Ect ect.
*Here’s an interesting one. The cameras produce heat since it’s an electronic device. And bugs enjoy a nice warm place to nest. Spiders or ants can nest in your camera next to the PIR sensor causing it to trigger at random times.
So the moral of the story is if your camera triggers non stop whether it detects motion or not that is considered a runaway defective camera.
But if your camera is triggering at random times but not consistent then something is triggering your camera
One way to test is to place your camera in front of wall with no detection and if the camera takes photos of the wall time have your camera look at.
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