Cameras
Installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and firmware updates.
Understanding the 3G Shutdown and Upgrading Your photoSentinel Equipment
As technology progresses, older systems often become obsolete.
Canon M50 Mark II Configuration and Lens Options
The Canon M50 Mark II is a good entry-level mirrorless camera for long term time-lapse.
Sony Camera Operation
You can capture stunning time-lapse sequences using a Sony camera with your photoSentinel P3 controller.
How to Use the Pro/Mini in Offline Mode
The photoSentinel Pro and Mini systems can be configured to capture photos without uploading to the server.
Scheduled Maintenance
photoSentinel has processes in place to ensure customer data and photos are secure.
Canon L Cable Pack Camera Mounting
The Canon L Cable Pack includes an additional rubber spacer and a longer mounting bolt.
Controller Change of Ownership
When a controller is sold/given\* to a new owner, there are several requirements that need to be provided to make the backend changes allowing for use of the unit and access to Buildcam for the new owner.
Using Photo File Handling Settings
Photo File Handling allows for controlling what file types are uploaded to the gallery, and saved to the external storage device, as well as options for automatically removing files from the SD card or SSD when free s...
Site Visit Troubleshooting Guide
When an issue is not resolved remotely, a site visit may be required to troubleshoot the issue further.
How to Add or Remove a Feed from a Project
In Buildcam, a camera is a feed, and feeds can belong to one or more projects. This guide shows how to add a feed to a project and remove it again.
Replacing a Faulty Controller Mid-Project
How to swap out a faulty controller for a spare mid-project while keeping the feed's history and settings.
How to Archive a Project
When a project is finished, archive it to make it read-only while preserving all of its data. You can restore an archived project at any time.
Firmware Version Changelog – Mach II
Please see the release notes for the photoSentinel Mach II unit firmware versions below.
Low Power Mode (Mach II)
Low Power Mode (LPM) allows you to do more energy efficient shooting, by powering on only part of the Mach II controller each time a photo is triggered.
Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode (LPM) allows you to do more energy-efficient shooting, by powering on only part of the controller each time a photo is triggered.
How to verify that End of Day (EoD) uploads are functioning
This guide will show you how to verify End of Day (EoD) uploads are functioning for the photoSentinel Mach II on Mach II firmware.
Scheduling – Setup and Features
Control when and how a feed captures, uploads, and checks in using the Schedule tab — sessions, weekly schedules, events, file handling, and advanced settings.
Firmware Version Changelog – APEX
APEX firmware version 1.0.0 uses Mach II firmware 4.6.0 as its base.
How to Upgrade a Mach II to APEX Firmware
This article will guide you through the process to upgrade your Mach II controller to run APEX firmware.
How to Create a Project
In Buildcam you organise your cameras into projects. This guide shows how to create a project and add a feed so you can start configuring and monitoring your hardware.