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Photo trap: Chameleon GSM
Why use a photo trap?
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We must all be aware that we have a great impact by our presence in the natural environment. Thanks to the photo trap we can observe and monitor wildlife while reducing this impact. A GSM product like this allows us to avoid our presence without having to return there regularly.
Presentation
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The GSM chameleon, sold by Jama, is a photo / video trap that allows, in addition to avoiding our presence, to send by MMS or E-mail the images taken instantly, without having to return there every week. Only the images are sent by MMS, be careful to set the trap button to "photo" so that the sending is done. MMS can be sent to 2 phone numbers as well as 2 email addresses. After inserting a micro-sim card (Swisscom and Salt work), two possibilities are available for the settings: automatic or manual. However, only manual mode works for Switzerland; to avoid unnecessary research, here are the settings to make on your photo trap:
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Go to the menu 3G → MMS → MMSC: mms.natel.ch:8079
→ APN: event.swisscom.ch
→ PROXY: 192.168.210.002
→ PORT: 8080
3G → Send to → TEL 1: 00417 ........
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Sending a message has a cost, so it is preferable to properly adjust the sensitivity of the device (3 possible levels) so that it does not make unnecessary images. In addition, you can space the delay between each photo. It is also possible to define a maximum number of images per day to avoid an additional cost (if a large number of people walk past for example).
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PIR menu → Sensitivity → 1, 2, 3
→ Delay → HH: MM: SS
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Toutes les vidéos
Night lighting is possible with 25 or 56 activated LEDs, which allows the animals to be seen at around 15m. The LEDs are black, invisible to humans, but it seems that they are still visible for some species. The video quality goes up to 1080p and 12 mp for the photo, which is more than enough for the observation.
Having already had several damages on my photo traps, I strongly recommend this anti-theft metal security box for the GSM chameleon. You can see the attached photo trap with the anti-theft box and the 8417D python cable . Everything is sold separately in store but currently Jama offers a complete set .
strengths
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GSM sending
Not very greedy in stack (1 month without worry)
Quick installation
Clear menu setting
Shortened button on the case
Weak points
Complicated to remove the batteries from the main box
No auto SIM preset for Switzerland
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* Attention the installation of photo trap may be subject to laws depending on the country!