How to Change the Shooting Mode on Your EagleCam 5
Your EagleCam 5 lets you customize how it captures wildlife. You can switch shooting modes, set the number of photos per trigger, and choose how long each video lasts.
- Go to Shooting Mode
Open Settings, then tap Shooting Mode.
- Choose a Shooting Mode
Select one of the following:
- Photo + Video Mode – Takes a photo first, then records a short video.
- Photo Only Mode – Captures still images only.
- Video Only Mode – Records video clips only.
- Adjust Multi Shot
In Photo Mode, go to Multi Shot and choose how many photos to take per trigger (1, 2, or 3).
- Set Video Length
In Video Mode or Photo + Video Mode, go to Video Length and select how long each clip lasts: 5s, 15s, 30s, 1min, or 2min.
Your EagleCam 5 will automatically save the settings when you exit.
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