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TrailMAC

April 05, 2004

The base Canon Camera is the SureShot BF Date model. It has 5 date/time imprint settings including date and time on each photograph. For an additional $10.00 the TrailMAC comes equipped with the Canon Owl PF Date camera. The PF stands for Power Flash. Canon advertises it will illuminate objects out to 33-feet away for great night time photographs. It also has 5 date/time settings including date and time on each photograph. Please allow an additional 10 days for shipping as they do not stock significant quantities of these cameras. Cameras can also be sold independently at your request. That is, start with the Standard model, and if you wish, you can order the power flash for better night time pictures. The Power Flash will simply plug into your TrailMAC and be ready for the field!

CANON SURESHOT OWL PF SPECIFICATIONS: Fully automatic 35mm lens shutter AF camera with built-in flash • The Owl PF has a built-in Power Flash strong enough to take great shots up to 33 feet away at ISO 400. Three flash modes, Flash ON, Flash OFF and Auto Flash. Autofocus: 3-step active Autofocus system • Lens: 35mm f/3.8 • Shooting Distance Range: 2.6ft. to infinity, 3.3ft. to infinity (Flash OFF Mode) • Built-in Flash: Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Red-Eye Reduction featured • Viewfinder: .68x magnification, LED status indicator • LED pic frame indicator instead of counter wheel on old Owl camera• LED battery status meter • Shutter: Combination aperture and program electromagnetic drive shutter • Film Loading/Advance/ Rewind: Automatic. Also, button-activated mid-roll rewind • Self-Timer: Electronically controlled with 10-second delay • Batteries: Two AA-size alkaline or lithium batteries • Date Imprint (Date Model only): Five date/time imprints available including no imprint; automatic calendar runs through 2049 • Dimensions: 4.9"(W) x 2.9" (H) x 2.0" (D) • Weight: 8.1 oz. without batteries.

CANON SURSHOT BF SPECIFICATIONS: Type: Fully automatic 35mm lens shutter camera with built-in flash • Lens: 32mm f/5.6 • Shooting Distance Range: 4.9 ft. to infinity • Built-in Flash: Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Red-Eye Reduction featured • Viewfinder: .58x magnification, LED status indicator • Shutter: Combination aperture and program electro -magnetic drive shutter •Film Loading/Advance/Rewind: Automatic. Also, button-activated mid-roll rewind • Self-Timer: Electronically controlled with 10-second delay • Batteries: Two AA-size alkaline or lithium batteries • Date Imprint (Date model only): Five date/time imprints available including no imprint; automatic calendar runs through 2049 • Dimensions: 4.9" (W) x 2.9" (H) x 2.0" (D) • Weight: 7.6 oz. without batteries.

Features:

• Camera Independent Use: Yes.
• Power Source: 8 each AA batteries . Camera uses two AA alkaline batteries.
• Battery Life: Two to three month battery life with 8 AA size batteries.
• Low Battery Indicator: No.
• Detection Method: Passive infrared motion detector. Three sensitivity settings which allow detection out to 60 feet. The most sensitive setting allows a detection distance out to 60 feet (at 75 degrees F), the second setting allows a detection distance ou
• Camera Delay Options: Seven time delay settings from 1 minute up to 2 hours.
• Operation Modes: Operates 24 hours a day or daytime only.
• On/off Switch: Yes, has external camera off switch.
• Camera Film: Uses standard 35mm film (from 100 to 800 ISO speed).
• Film Date Stamp Options: 5 each. Month/day/year, day/hour/minute.
• Camera Focus Range: 3 feet to infinity.
• Camera Flash Range: Owl BF camera 25 feet. Owl PF camera 33 feet.
• Camera Aiming: "Walk/Test" Light" blinks when you walk through the infrared beam to let you know where the beam is pointing. One aiming test light and One diagnostic test light. An external switch which switches between the camera function and LED functio
• External Picture Count Observation Window: No. Lid does come off easily without removing unit from tree to check film pic count.
• Event Counter: No.
• Waterproof: Yes. Waterproof, impact resistant polyethylene housing with O-ring on top lid.
• Temp Range: The motion sensing electronics, will operate at -30 deg C to 100 deg C. We have sucessful field testing for electronics and camera to -20 deg C.
• Case: Waterproof, impact resistant polyethylene housing.
• Mounting Setup: Steel bracket in rear of housing with four holes - use with bungee or tarp strap. Bungee/tarp strap not included.
• Size: 105 cu. inches. Unit sits only 3.5 -inches off the tree.
• Weight: 2 pounds.
• Sound Insulation: N/A. Digital cameras do not make any noise while taking a pic.
• Camo: Realtree Hardwoods® HD™.
• Lock or Antitheft Capability: Steel Locking Bracket Available separately.
• Warranty: a full one year, from date of purchase, limited warranty that covers parts and labor.

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