I just bought the Tactacam 3.0 Pro. It came without meaningful instructions for setup and operation. I looked at many less than helpful clips on RUclips until I came upon yours. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You have put together the best how to video for this product. You really put in the time and effort to make a comprehensive video for us, thanks for what you do!
Thanks for the time and effort it took to make such a comprehensive video. At 36:20 you mention the “On Demand” photo and video function. It should be noted that it is an additional charge. At least on the Starter plan it asks me to add the “Xtra Plan”. It appears from their verbiage that it (Xtra) then applies to all cameras on the account.
Thank for watching and dropping this comment. Yes, it’s something that I missed when I made the video. I’ve got the xtra plan already so sometimes I forget that some of the features aren’t activated without the xtra plan
Good video Bill! A lot of great details & instruction! I still have my TACTACAM 2.0 in the box unopened from last year! So my goal this year is to set it up! I’d love to see the racks of your whitetail trophies!
Excellent review! Very detailed and organized. I have a question that I have not seen addressed. Some of my areas are sensitive areas that I do not want to intrude on after summer. Is it possible to set the camera up in the woods and turn it on via the app at a later date? Or is there a way to block or minimize use for a month or two and change settings when I'm ready to use in order to save battery usage? I would like to set them up summertime but not use until the fall without having to change batteries. I prefer not to use any solar charging since I'm on public and do not want to add any more visual clues to others. Thank you!
thank you for watching! you can not do EXACTLY what you are looking for. there is no way to turn the camera off and on remotely. HOWEVER, if you want to put the camera out in the summer and not have it take pics, you can adjust the work timer so the camera is only "active" for a very short time each day. you will also want to minimize all your settings to conserve battery life. but, if you want to keep the camera out there for months on end, i would recommend the HME external battery. you can set it on the ground beneath the camera and cover it with leaves or something to make it discreate. good luck!
Very informative, thank you! One question though, you explained the use of the left arrow button and maybe I missed it in the vid but what are the other arrow buttons used for?
Quick question. On the power cord adapter to connect the HME battery pack, the adapter fits a little loose in the Pro 3.0 camera. Any suggestions on how to make it a little more snug? It feels as of it will slip out.
I had to use wire strippers to trim the rubber down on the adapter jack. Mine did not fit at all and kept falling out of the camera until I did that now it fits well.
I use the Duracell batteries that were next to what you bought and they typically last two seasons and then I replace them and use the old ones in my clocks.
You enter your credit card information on Tactacam website, and they automatically bill you monthly or annually (depending on which choice you select).
thanks for watching my videos! my honest opinion, i LOVE the tactacam. if i had to rate all 3 brands i use from favorite to least favorite, it would be Tactacam, Moultrie, and WAY last is Spypoint.
I plan to add a brand new from the package Tactacam 32 gig sd card to my new 3.0 pro on initial setup. Does the new card need to be formatted? If yes, where do you format it?
It’s always advisable to format your SD card before you put it into the camera. You can format it in your computer. You can also format it in the camera, you turn the camera on, use the camera screen and buttons to go into the settings, and there is a menu option to format the card.
This camera will pick up the strongest signal. Yes, compatible with ATT. You do not need a SD card. There is internal memory. Camera is great! amzn.to/3yEfaW5
So I have a question if you have a lithium battery pack in the can and also are using the solar panel will it just automatically switch over when the battery in the Cam dies
The solar panel will take precedence and power the camera first. Once the solar battery dies, then any battery you have inside the camera will take over.
I just bought two pro 3.0 that will be here tomorrow. My biggest concern is where i hunt there is very little cell singnal . Is this going to cause me a hassle at start up ? If they dont send pics i can live with that i guess.
Yes, it could. Usually the biggest problem is that the camera will continually search for a cell signal (just like your phone does), and it will drain the batteries faster. I recommend using an external power source. amzn.to/4dWeudm
How do I use the map icon on the app? Got my camera and plan setup.Everytime I hit the map button it just shows where my phone is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
sometimes it takes up to 24 hrs for your GPS position to update. If it does not, try turning the camer off and on again and it should update. I just put a camera out today in SC, and the GPS was right on the money
@ the antenna and camera size are the same on both. The main difference is the Pro has the “no glo” flash, and has a LCD screen inside the camera. The X has “low glo” flash and no LCD screen. If you want to see a comparison, here is a video I did: Reveal X 3.0 vs Reveal Pro 3.0 ruclips.net/video/XjXx9i4jZEs/видео.html
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors I see reports the rechargeable battery packs last only a couple weeks, but you mentioned they last quite a bit longer in your video. How long do you think they'll last?
They only send pictures. If you want a video, you request it and it comes the next time the camera checks in. All pics and videos are stored on the SD card or internal memory.
@@DTYREE yes, as long as you have your settings set to "pic / video". when the camera triggers, it takes a pic and then a video. It will transmit the pic to you (according to your settings). then if you want to see the video, you click the icon on the picture in the app and it will send the video at your next check in period.
That all depends on how good of a signal you have, but I usually receive the notification in about a minute. Keep in mind, it only sends pictures, and then you have to request the video. The video will come at your next check in. (All depends on your settings)
Hi my answer to that is this,just bought the 3.0 pro yesterday on the 27th of September.Tac called me to help me set it up.I always have them on videos When I requested for a video,it was only maybe a minute or so..hope that helps you..🦌
Is the only way to get the pictures and video off the camera to pay for the service? There is a $12 a month fee for pictures and then a $5 a month fee if you want the request a picture option and then a $5 a month fee for what I believe says 50 videos. Can you hook up a cord to the camera and download the pictures and videos without paying that additional fee?
3.0 is not using may auxiliary battery HME. IT FULLY charged plug it in to tactacam n says low battery, not using auxiliary battery. No AA batteries in Camera Any ideas? Thanks
Make sure the adapter you are using to go from the HME to the Tactacam is fitting snug. Sometimes you have to trim off a small part of the front of the adapter
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors Trimmed it off plug it in n take bstter pack out with multi voltage tester I have 12volts on tactacam battery pack that contacts with inside of camera. Tried 2 different brand new 3.0 cameras
You can put the card into the camera and format it through the menu options on the camera. Also, the Reveal 3 cameras have an internal memory, so the SD card is optional
Also, is there any other way to view the live camera feed? The only way I’ve found is the “Xtra” plan or WIFI set up mode, which is not very efficient. “If yous can only be one thing, yous should be efficient”- Wayne
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors it took me a little while to figure it out. I had to rewatch your video but it helped a lot. I kept missing one little step and then I finally found it thank you
If someone stills a camera it’s got a gps and does no one good because the only way to activate a stollen camera is by the owner. You can gps that camera and hopefully to finding it. Good luck
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@@carlo_scarpino i dont have any experience with them
I just bought the Tactacam 3.0 Pro. It came without meaningful instructions for setup and operation. I looked at many less than helpful clips on RUclips until I came upon yours. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You have put together the best how to video for this product. You really put in the time and effort to make a comprehensive video for us, thanks for what you do!
Congrats on picking a great camera! And thank you very much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. Good luck this season!
Thank you for the video. Tactacam only has outdated videos of their products. They should be thanking you!
Thank you for the feedback!! Glad you enjoyed it, and good luck this year.
Excellent video. Thank you very much. Mike and MaryAnn
You’re welcome, and thank you for watching! Good luck this year.
Thanks for the time and effort it took to make such a comprehensive video. At 36:20 you mention the “On Demand” photo and video function. It should be noted that it is an additional charge. At least on the Starter plan it asks me to add the “Xtra Plan”. It appears from their verbiage that it (Xtra) then applies to all cameras on the account.
Thank for watching and dropping this comment. Yes, it’s something that I missed when I made the video. I’ve got the xtra plan already so sometimes I forget that some of the features aren’t activated without the xtra plan
Very helpful
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Great video! I just bought mines and this will really help me to get set up.
Awesome! Good luck this year! Thanks for watching
Good video Bill! A lot of great details & instruction! I still have my TACTACAM 2.0 in the box unopened from last year! So my goal this year is to set it up! I’d love to see the racks of your whitetail trophies!
Thanks Ron! if you need help setting it up, let me know. i can help, or i also did a 2.0 Review last year.
Great review and tutorial Grundle! Just picked up 2 more pro 3.0's.
Happy hunting brother 😊
Thanks buddy! I’ve been very happy with my Pro 3.0’s. Get ya a big one this year! Miss ya!
Excellent review! Very detailed and organized. I have a question that I have not seen addressed. Some of my areas are sensitive areas that I do not want to intrude on after summer. Is it possible to set the camera up in the woods and turn it on via the app at a later date? Or is there a way to block or minimize use for a month or two and change settings when I'm ready to use in order to save battery usage? I would like to set them up summertime but not use until the fall without having to change batteries. I prefer not to use any solar charging since I'm on public and do not want to add any more visual clues to others. Thank you!
thank you for watching! you can not do EXACTLY what you are looking for. there is no way to turn the camera off and on remotely. HOWEVER, if you want to put the camera out in the summer and not have it take pics, you can adjust the work timer so the camera is only "active" for a very short time each day. you will also want to minimize all your settings to conserve battery life. but, if you want to keep the camera out there for months on end, i would recommend the HME external battery. you can set it on the ground beneath the camera and cover it with leaves or something to make it discreate. good luck!
Great Video Sir!!
Thank you and thanks for watching! -Tight Lines ‘n Short Blood Trails
Very informative, thank you! One question though, you explained the use of the left arrow button and maybe I missed it in the vid but what are the other arrow buttons used for?
They are used to move through the menu options and adjust settings at the camera.
Yea. I couldn’t figure out how to get to the on screen menu🤷🏻♂️ I couldn’t find any other videos that showed it either.
@ it’s not something I use too much since I always change the settings in the app
Quick question. On the power cord adapter to connect the HME battery pack, the adapter fits a little loose in the Pro 3.0 camera. Any suggestions on how to make it a little more snug? It feels as of it will slip out.
I had to use wire strippers to trim the rubber down on the adapter jack. Mine did not fit at all and kept falling out of the camera until I did that now it fits well.
What setting for battery do you select if you are running the HME battery pack?
You don’t have to change the setting, the 3.0 cameras will usually automatically show “external”
Thanks!!
@ you’re welcome!
I use the Duracell batteries that were next to what you bought and they typically last two seasons and then I replace them and use the old ones in my clocks.
I’m glad it’s working for you! Good luck this season
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors thanks .Good luck to you
Once you get setup and choose your plan how do you pay? Or what’s the best and safest way to pay?
You enter your credit card information on Tactacam website, and they automatically bill you monthly or annually (depending on which choice you select).
Hi if the 2.0 pro is on sale would you say it would be a good choice or is the 3.0 a must?
Personally I prefer the upgraded specs of the 3.0. I’d go with the 3.0.
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I watched your video on the SPYPOINT G36 and this video, my question which do you prefer?
thanks for watching my videos! my honest opinion, i LOVE the tactacam. if i had to rate all 3 brands i use from favorite to least favorite, it would be Tactacam, Moultrie, and WAY last is Spypoint.
Thanks
Thanks all your videos are very informative
you're welcome!
Thank you! my goal is always to give people as much information as I can. Thanks again for watching!
what charger do you use for your tactacam v2 Batteries?
5v 1A , 5v 2.1A, 5v 2.4 etc ?
Thank you Carlo
Hi Carlo. I’m honestly not sure, I have a USB hub that I use. Here’s a link to it:
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I plan to add a brand new from the package Tactacam 32 gig sd card to my new 3.0 pro on initial setup. Does the new card need to be formatted? If yes, where do you format it?
It’s always advisable to format your SD card before you put it into the camera.
You can format it in your computer.
You can also format it in the camera, you turn the camera on, use the camera screen and buttons to go into the settings, and there is a menu option to format the card.
Compatible with AT&T carrier? Do you need a SD card for camera to “check in”?
This camera will pick up the strongest signal. Yes, compatible with ATT.
You do not need a SD card. There is internal memory. Camera is great!
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So I have a question if you have a lithium battery pack in the can and also are using the solar panel will it just automatically switch over when the battery in the Cam dies
The solar panel will take precedence and power the camera first. Once the solar battery dies, then any battery you have inside the camera will take over.
How do you set how often the camera checks in?
with the new firmware, you go to the camera in your app, settings, scroll down to "send type". that's where you set it
I just bought two pro 3.0 that will be here tomorrow. My biggest concern is where i hunt there is very little cell singnal . Is this going to cause me a hassle at start up ? If they dont send pics i can live with that i guess.
Yes, it could. Usually the biggest problem is that the camera will continually search for a cell signal (just like your phone does), and it will drain the batteries faster. I recommend using an external power source.
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You also need an adapter with that external power source.
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@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors thank you. Appreciate your quick response. And information.
@@garyogreen6958 you're welcome!
If you format on your computer you have different format options. Which one are you using? I prefer to format in the camera so there's no confusion.
I use the FAT32 option. But formatting in the camera works great also
Does requesting a video cost additional money or does it count as one pic or several pics if you do not have the unlimited plan?
You have to pay extra. It’s $5 for 50 videos, or $9 per month unlimited videos and Hd pics for all your cameras.
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors Thanks
@@DJFunk-q2s You're welcome
How do I use the map icon on the app? Got my camera and plan setup.Everytime I hit the map button it just shows where my phone is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
sometimes it takes up to 24 hrs for your GPS position to update. If it does not, try turning the camer off and on again and it should update. I just put a camera out today in SC, and the GPS was right on the money
which do you recommend best the X 3.0 or the Pro 3.0?
The Pro has more features I like, but the X is a great camera and easy to set up and use. All depends what you prefer.
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors Thank you . What is the main diff btw the two? The flexibility of the antenna?
@ the antenna and camera size are the same on both. The main difference is the Pro has the “no glo” flash, and has a LCD screen inside the camera.
The X has “low glo” flash and no LCD screen.
If you want to see a comparison, here is a video I did:
Reveal X 3.0 vs Reveal Pro 3.0
ruclips.net/video/XjXx9i4jZEs/видео.html
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors Thank you. Watching
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors I see reports the rechargeable battery packs last only a couple weeks, but you mentioned they last quite a bit longer in your video. How long do you think they'll last?
What determines if the camera sends a video versus a photograph?
They only send pictures. If you want a video, you request it and it comes the next time the camera checks in. All pics and videos are stored on the SD card or internal memory.
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors so it’s a matter of receiving a picture from an animal and then requesting a video right then?
@@DTYREE yes, as long as you have your settings set to "pic / video". when the camera triggers, it takes a pic and then a video. It will transmit the pic to you (according to your settings). then if you want to see the video, you click the icon on the picture in the app and it will send the video at your next check in period.
About how long is the actual delay from requesting "on demand" to receiving the video? PS Nice, comprehensive video.
That all depends on how good of a signal you have, but I usually receive the notification in about a minute. Keep in mind, it only sends pictures, and then you have to request the video. The video will come at your next check in. (All depends on your settings)
Hi my answer to that is this,just bought the 3.0 pro yesterday on the 27th of September.Tac called me to help me set it up.I always have them on videos When I requested for a video,it was only maybe a minute or so..hope that helps you..🦌
@@garyg298 that’s awesome. Thanks
Ok when you format the card you should clarify whether you need a windows or Mac based pc.
You can format the SD card on either system.
Also, the 3.0 lets you format the SD card while in the camera if you need to.
hello my name is jeff I just bought reveal x 3.0 it’s my first time using this
Great choice in cameras. Good luck this year !
Is the only way to get the pictures and video off the camera to pay for the service? There is a $12 a month fee for pictures and then a $5 a month fee if you want the request a picture option and then a $5 a month fee for what I believe says 50 videos. Can you hook up a cord to the camera and download the pictures and videos without paying that additional fee?
If you want to easily be able to get the pictures and videos off the camera, use an SD card.
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3.0 is not using may auxiliary battery HME. IT FULLY charged plug it in to tactacam n says low battery, not using auxiliary battery. No AA batteries in Camera
Any ideas? Thanks
Make sure the adapter you are using to go from the HME to the Tactacam is fitting snug. Sometimes you have to trim off a small part of the front of the adapter
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Trimmed it off plug it in n take bstter pack out with multi voltage tester I have 12volts on tactacam battery pack that contacts with inside of camera. Tried 2 different brand new 3.0 cameras
I don’t have a laptop or a computer I have my phone how can I format my card
You can put the card into the camera and format it through the menu options on the camera.
Also, the Reveal 3 cameras have an internal memory, so the SD card is optional
My pro 3.0 antenna doesn’t flip straight up like that it has to be spun 1/2 turn to go up
That’s odd!
How I can do video requests
Select the pic you want the video of. In the upper right corner, click the 3 dots. It will pull up the menu where you can request a video.
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors thank I got it god luck ok your hunt
@@caceriaypescaenmichigan3205 glad you got it figured out! Good luck to you as well!
Also, is there any other way to view the live camera feed? The only way I’ve found is the “Xtra” plan or WIFI set up mode, which is not very efficient.
“If yous can only be one thing, yous should be efficient”- Wayne
The live camera feed is only for when you are at the camera and connected to it via WIFI. You don’t need the Xtra plan to use it
Which cams actually last? Features don't help if they only last a couple seasons. I haven't had a camera from any company without problems
I’m on my 3rd season with some of my Tactacam’s. Also bought some new ones this year. Have 12, and only I’ve ever lost were due to bears.
I just can't figure out why it is not taking videos?? Any thoughts are appreciated
Did you set it to video in the settings?
@@Horn_n_Fin_Outdoors it took me a little while to figure it out. I had to rewatch your video but it helped a lot. I kept missing one little step and then I finally found it thank you
@@breeziegamer awesome! glad you got it straightened out. good luck this year!
If someone stills a camera it’s got a gps and does no one good because the only way to activate a stollen camera is by the owner. You can gps that camera and hopefully to finding it. Good luck
If they turn the camera on, it will update the GPS position and you can find the camera.
I hunt on state land
Me too