Introduction - AZKate

[Pixel]

Hello Kate,
I just went through my settings on another camera, but they should work for all cameras.
I use the manual mode on the dial so that I can set the time and aperture myself. In the red one settings, I have Image review set to Off. In the yellow settings (with the spanner) two, Auto Power Off is set to 1 minute. And LCD Off/on btn is set to shutter button, so nothing needs to be taped over. Yellow three WiFi disable.

Good luck
Jan

[AZKATE]

Thank you, my settings are the same on the T2i except on the LCD setting it says LCDAuto off enable, or disable and I have it set to enable.There is no Wi-Fi on this camera. What does having the LCD setting to shutter do?

I have 3 DSLRs but was trying to just use the T2i. I can check my 77d and 70d for these settings and see what happens. But, I think we have figured out that the battery drain is due to the sensor keeping the lcd on. I have a Snapshot Sniper sensor and a TRL sensor. Both seem to be keeping the LCD screen on. Here is what we did tonight: I can set the camera to auto power off after 30 seconds, with the flash and without the flash connected, take a pic, then it will auto power off. Once I connect the sensor, it works to take a picture, flash works, but, the LCD doesn’t power off. I didn’t think the sensor would be keeping the camera awake/lcd screen on. What does having you think?

I can keep tape over the lcd sensor if I have too.

I will also check my other 2 cameras just to make sure, and look for the one LCD setting like you mentioned. Thanks again, that was specifically what I needed to know. I really appreciate it.

Kate

[Pixel]

Hello Kate,
If the top LCD is on, then the whole camera ist awake. And it will drain Power. So I assume your PIR keeps it awake and this ist the reason why it runs out Off battery after six hours. You can make a Test. Turn on Auto Power Off to 30sec. Don't attach your PIR and keep it over night. In the next morning it should Turn on by just pressing a button.
Unfortunatly i can only speak for camtraptions pir and only Wireless.
Are there any online Manuals available for your Sensors?

Kind regards
Jan

[AZKATE]

Hello, I did reach out to the guy at TRL and I’m certain he told me he thought it was the flash that was the problem. I have an email for the guy at Snapshot Sniper and I can ask him what he thinks on his sensor.

I will do the test you suggested just to see how long the battery lasts overnight with nothing attached, just to get the true baseline of what battery life should be. I also checked all 3 cameras and only the Canon 70d has the option to do the LCD setting with the shutter. I will test to see if the LCD stays off using both sensors after capturing pictures using the 70d.

I may just need to use the tape on the LCD sensor if I am going to use the T2i camera. Or, use the 70d if I know it truly works correctly.

I may also try another type of sensor as well. It’s an old camera, the T2i, and I know it was listed as one to use for trapping, but, maybe something is wrong with it? At any rate, I’m not giving up and I REALLY appreciate your help. You answered the setting questions that I needed to know the answers for, and I appreciate it! I will keep you posted.

Kate

[AZKATE]

Quick update, the 70d works as it should, it’s the T2i that has the LCD still on after I have updated all settings, but it does hot have the shutter setting you mentioned. I will just keep using the 70d. Thank you again for your help.

Kate

[Pixel]

Good choice, the battery has a larger capacity, the noise performance is better, and if you select the quiet shutter, it's already pretty quiet. Have fun and take great pictures with the camera.

[AZKATE]

Thank you again for all of your help!