Question 1

SYSTEM:

Accepted Answer

This is the first location where you find your camera serial number and firmware version currently on the camera.

Question 2

What is the current firmware?

Accepted Answer

As of August, 2022 the firmware for the new ATL-200S/201S is models is 5283
 
The current firmware is 4374 for ATL-200/201 models.
 
Afidus continues to update the firmware in immediate response to iOS software updates. We thank you for all who provide feedback directly us so that we can continue to make a better product. 
 
This video walks you through step-by step on the process. While this video was created in February for an older firmware the process remains the same. 
 
Afidus recommends doing this process either connected directly to a power source with the manufacturer supplied USB power cord or a fresh set of brand new name brand batteries. 
 
In the event you have upgraded your iOS devise and you may have Wi-fi connection  Apple recommends removing the app and reinstalling it.

Question 3

SYSTEM:

Accepted Answer

This is the first location where you find your camera serial number and firmware version currently on the camera.

Question 4

PIR Mode (motion sensing)

Accepted Answer

This mode is best suited for wildlife, backyard monitoring, intruder, basically low frequency movement. Should the built-in PIR sensor be triggered, the camera will record a preset length of footage. You can set the length of video the camera records under “burst mode” in the system settings page. The default burst length is 3 secs. The PIR can sense movement up to approx 10m. 
 
It’s worth noting, in this mode each time the PIR is triggered, every video the camera shoots will be stored as a separate file under the “PIR” folder section of the gallery.

If you want one continuous file for, say, bird watching, the “Hybrid” record mode might be better suited for you.
 
This video presents a walk through on what to expect when using the P.I.R. mode

Question 5

Where do I download the Afidus Time-Lapse Camera App?

Accepted Answer

IOS users may download it at:  https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/time-lapse-afidus/id1268938155

If you are using Andoid, download it at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afidus.app&hl=en_US

Question 6

What is the current firmware?

Accepted Answer

March, 2021 
For the ATL-200S/201S mdoels the current firmware is 4462.
 
For the previous ATL-200/201 models, the firmware is 4374
 
Afidus contiues to update the firmware in immediate response to iOS software updates. We thank you for all who provide feedback directly us so that we can continue to make a better product. 
 
This video instructs you through the step-by step process.  
 
Afidus recommends doing this process connected directly to a power source with the manufacturer supplied USB power cord or a fresh set of brand new name brand batteries. The camera system will alert you if there is not enough power in the batteries for the update.
 
In the event you have upgraded your iOS devise and you may have Wi-fi connection issue  Apple recommends removing the app and reinstalling it.

This video was created and shared in February, 2020. The Firmware update process remains the same.

Question 7

Where do I download the Afidus Time-Lapse Camera App?

Accepted Answer

IOS users may download it at:  https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/time-lapse-afidus/id1268938155

If you are using Andoid, download it at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afidus.app&hl=en_US

Question 8

SD Card:

Accepted Answer

Check this area for the card usage stats.  Selecting FORMAT will format and erase all the content on your card.

TIP: we recommend starting your first time lapse with the manufacturer provided 16GB mSD card.

Question 9

What is the default app password?

Accepted Answer

Afidus Cameras shipped from direct from TimeLapseCameras have a new password set to 87654321.
 
If cameras were shipped from anyother vendor the manufacturer password is, 12345678.

Question 10

Snapshot Mode

Accepted Answer

This mode takes an image capture with the camera.
 
To operate:
You'll need the patience of a saint to make a stop frame animation movie as 1 second of video contains roughly 24 frames, and 1hr of footage contains approx 3600 seconds, so that’s 86,400 frames / hr in total! That’s a lot of work, effort, and time! Snapshots are stored under the snapshot folder of the gallery. 
 
The app will collect all the capture and save them to one speedy fast .mp4 video file. If desired, you can further edit video into a final video project on your computer. This mode is also known as stop frame animation 
This is one of the most challenging creative modes to work with. There is a 1-3 second time delay from when the shutter butten is pressed to when the camera records the photo and is saved to the cameras card. 
 
This video highlights the manual operation it of the camera showing what it takes to the generate the captured video before editing.

Question 11

What is the default app password?

Accepted Answer

Afidus Cameras shipped from direct from TimeLapseCameras have a new password set to 87654321.
 
If cameras were shipped from anyother vendor the manufacturer password is, 12345678.

Question 12

How do I update my camera's firmware?

Accepted Answer

The process is very easy. If you see an update notification switch to your local network Wi-Fi or turn off the camera. Tap on the firmware icon on the first app screen and download the firmware to your device. Reconnect to your camera and tap the fly-out menu and the FW Upgrade button will load the firmware onto your camera. After two series of beeps, reconnect your camera and you'll be set with new features.

Question 13

SD Card:

Accepted Answer

Check this area for the card usage stats.  Selecting FORMAT will format and erase all the content on your card. 
 
TIP: we recommend starting your first time lapse with the manufacturer provided 16GB mSD card.

Question 14

How do I update my camera's firmware?

Accepted Answer

The process is very easy.
 
1) If you see an update notification switch to your local network Wi-Fi or turn the camera OFF.
 
2) Tap on the firmware icon on the first app screen and download the firmware to your device.
 
3)  Turn your camera back on. Reconnect your camera to Wi-fi
 
4)  Select the seltting fly-out menu
 
5)  Select FW Upgrade button will load the firmware onto your camera. After a serties of series of beeps, reconnect your camera and you'll be set with new features.

Question 15

I forgot my custom Wi-Fi password, how do I reset it without having access to the app?"

Accepted Answer

Have the a micro-USB cable handy...
 
Step 1: Remove the batteries and SD card.
Step 2: Press the power button continuously.
Step 3: While holding the power button, plug in external power (micro-USB).
Step 4: The camera will begin beeping and the LED will flash, wait until beeping and flash stop
Step 5: The reset is complete, you will need to forget the existing camera network from your mobile settings and the default password will work (12345678)
Step 6: Once you launch the app, you will be asked to change the password, make the change
Step 7: Forget the network again and enter the new password
 
After performing a reset, make sure you double check all of your settings by tapping the (i) info button. Quality, HDR and other configuration options will also have reverted to the factory default.
 
We recommend changnig the Quality to +4, HDR is High and Time Stamp is off.

Question 16

LENS CALIBRATION:

Accepted Answer

If you feel your lens is off focus or your camera has suffered a fall then use this.

Question 17

Time Lapse

Accepted Answer

This is your standard time-lapse record mode. Choose the interval settings you want to use and off you go. It will record according to the setting you specifiy within the menu flyout. 
 
For most projects remaining within the "Minute-to-Win-it" guidlines covers most of the action for a week up to one month long capturing during working hours Monday-Friday 8 am to 5pm.

Question 18

My camera wont connect to Wi-Fi or my App stalls.

Accepted Answer

For a stalled app. Simply close the App and start it up. This refreshes it
 
We recommend always starting with a fresh set of brand name batteries; Energizer Max,
Duracell Optimum, or Engerizer Lithium. Establishing a Wi-Fi connection takes a good bit of power from the initial set-up. 
 
Afidus has been very proactive with Firmware updates following any iOS updates. At times, we have observed deleting the app, reinstalling it helps with estatablishing a wi-fi connection helps. 
 
Another solution:
If your camera won't connect to the Wi-Fi from your mobile device please select : 
Settings > Camera> and  "forget" the existing Wi-Fi connection in your Wi-Fi settings
then please try again. 
 
Since October of 2019, Cameras shipped from TimeLapseCameras have their password set to 87654321. If you did not purchase your camera from TimeLapseCameras, try the manufacturer deflat password 12345678. You will be prompted to change to a password of your choice.

Question 19

My camera wont connect to Wi-Fi or my App stalls.

Accepted Answer

For a stalled app. Simply close the App and start it up. This refreshes it
 
We recommend always starting with a fresh set of brand name batteries; Energizer Max,
Duracell Optimum, or Engerizer Lithium. Establishing a Wi-Fi connection takes a good bit of power from the initial set-up. 
 
Afidus has been very proactive with Firmware updates following any iOS updates. At times, we have observed deleting the app, reinstalling it helps with estatablishing a wi-fi connection helps. 
 
Another solution:
If your camera won't connect to the Wi-Fi from your mobile device please select : 
Settings > Camera> and  "forget" the existing Wi-Fi connection in your Wi-Fi settings
then please try again. 
 
Since October of 2019, Cameras shipped from TimeLapseCameras have their password set to 87654321. If you did not purchase your camera from TimeLapseCameras, try the manufacturer deflat password 12345678. You will be prompted to change to a password of your choice.

Question 20

I forgot my custom Wi-Fi password, how do I reset it without having access to the app?"

Accepted Answer

Have the a micro-USB cable handy...
 
Step 1: Remove the batteries and SD card.
Step 2: Press the power button continuously.
Step 3: While holding the power button, plug in external power (micro-USB).
Step 4: The camera will begin beeping and the LED will flash, wait until beeping and flash stop
Step 5: The reset is complete, you will need to forget the existing camera network from your mobile settings and the default password will work (12345678)
Step 6: Once you launch the app, you will be asked to change the password, make the change
Step 7: Forget the network again and enter the new password
 
After performing a reset, make sure you double check all of your settings by tapping the (i) info button. Quality, HDR and other configuration options will also have reverted to the factory default.
 
We recommend changnig the Quality to +4, HDR is LOW and Time Stamp is off.

Question 21

LENS CALIBRATION:

Accepted Answer

If you feel your lens is off focus or your camera has suffered a fall then use this.

Question 22

Hybrid Mode

Accepted Answer

Hybrid mode is very useful for recording wildlife, or where the subject matter might occasionally move. It combines the standard time-lapse mode with the PIR sensor mode.
 
e.g. set Interval at 10 minutes and PIR burst mode set at 3 secs
 
The above setting will take a shot every 10 minutes, but each time the PIR senses any movement; the camera will take a 3 second burst video, then return to snapping a shot every 10 minutes. This sequence will continue until you finish your recording.
 
The benefit of this mode is the camera will only produce one video file for the whole project, not individual files as would happen if you used PIR mode. This mode is perfect for recording wildlife. Hybrid video files are stored in the normal time-lapse.

Question 23

WIDE ANGLE:

Accepted Answer

Switch to ON if you want the Wide Angle Correction turned on. This will remove most of the fish-eye bowing as seen in the widest angle of the view.

ARTICLE: Please select the icon to learn more.

Question 24

WIDE ANGLE:

Accepted Answer

Switch to ON if you want the Wide Angle Correction turned on. This will remove most of the fish-eye bowing as seen in the widest angle of the view.

Question 25

My camera is recording, but I can't access the Wi-Fi."

Accepted Answer

If you are actively recording and the green LED is flashing every five seconds, you must stop the recording to turn on the Wi-Fi. Press and hold the power button until the camera beeps and you have a solid green LED, now you camera's Wi-Fi is active.

If you still can't connect to Wi-Fi, the battery level is likely low.

Question 26

Can you control the camera from a laptop?

Accepted Answer

At this time, you can not control the camera from a computer, it must be done from the Afidus Time Lapse app on your IOS or Android phone.

Question 27

Can you control the camera from a laptop?

Accepted Answer

At this time, you can not control the camera from a computer, it must be done from the Afidus Time Lapse app on your IOS or Android phone.

Question 28

My camera is recording, but I can't access the Wi-Fi."

Accepted Answer

If you are actively recording and the green LED is flashing every five seconds, you must stop the recording to turn on the Wi-Fi. Press and hold the power button until the camera beeps and you have a solid green LED, now you camera's Wi-Fi is active.

If you still can't connect to Wi-Fi, the battery level is likely low.

Question 29

Video Lapse Mode

Accepted Answer

This mode takes short video clips at set intervals. You might want to use this mode instead of the normal time-lapse mode if you prefer to watch your project in short bursts of (near) full motion video. Note that the video “burst” length can set in the “system settings” page. The default video clip length (burst) is 3sec.
 
E.g. Set capture interval to 2 minutes and burst mode to 5 secs.
 
The above will produce short 5 second video clips every 2 minutes until you have finished your project. 
 
Video files recorded in this mode are stored in the normal time-lapse folder of the gallery.
 
Our favorite uses for this feature are used on Drive Lapses or with the camera is positioned in one corner of the room to document the project steping allong rather than one continuous timelapse.
 
For this video example Ice Out filmed over the course of five days 24/7. 
 
Full Article Here >> https://www.afiduscam.com/post/video-lapse

Question 30

What does Custom Day do?

Accepted Answer

Custom Day comes in handy if you had a week long project, but couldn't return to the camera for a month. You could set seven days and the camera would stop recording after a week, eliminating all of the additional files.

Question 31

I can't connect to the camera's Wi-Fi or my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.

Accepted Answer

Battery levels are a common reason for Wi-Fi connection issues. The camera requires 3.8 Volts to establish and maintain a connection.
 
When there are many networks available maintining a connection may be challenging. Put you phone into Airplane mode before connecting to the camera's Wi-Fi. Airplane mode typically always improves connection stability.

Question 32

DIGITAL ZOOM: (ATL-200S model only)

Accepted Answer

Turn this ON to engage the 4X Digital Zoom range of the camera.

TIP: Best uses are for Macro time lapse.

Question 33

I can't connect to the camera's Wi-Fi or my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.

Accepted Answer

Battery levels are a common reason for Wi-Fi connection issues. The camera requires 3.8 Volts to establish and maintain a connection. When there are many networks available maintining a connection may be challenging. Put you phone into Airplane mode before connecting to the camera's Wi-Fi. Airplane mode typically always improves connection stability.

Question 34

What does Custom Day do?

Accepted Answer

Custom Day comes in handy if you had a week long project, but couldn't return to the camera for a month. You could set seven days and the camera would stop recording after a week, eliminating all of the additional files.

Question 35

DIS (DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION: (ATL-200S model only)

Accepted Answer

Engage this feature when you might have slight movement in posting your camera on pole or tree. This will reduce lens camera shake.

TIP: Definitely use this in your using constant capture for your interval for a short term drive or walking timelapse project.

Question 36

How long is the Afidus ATL-200 battery life?

Accepted Answer

The factory specifications state 45 days at a one minute capture interval, 80 days at five minute interval (8 hours a day). In our testing this has been proven very accurate. You can achieve longer run times using Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries.
At a capture a minute, during working hours we like to check our cameras monthly. It's better to be safe than sorry by checking the cameras more often. We have seen cameras knocked down, painted over, obscured and covered with protective plastic.
A new set of four AA batteries is around 6.5 volts, the camera requires 3.8 volts or above for the Wi-Fi to function. Batteries which have tested "good" or "ok" may not have enough power to maintain a Wi-Fi connection. We always recommend using new batteries and we change them when the battery indicator within the app starts to dip.
Extreme Testing Scenarios
Running Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries with a capture every minute, 12 hours a day we had a camera survive the polar vortex running for 50 days non-stop. During this period the temperature fluctuation was -40 to +40F. Cold weather greatly affects battery life, standard AA batteries start losing power at around 30F. With temperatures below 30F we recommend lithium batteries and check our cameras more frequently. When the temperature dips below 0F we try to check our cameras after an extreme cold snap.
With Energizer Max alkaline batteries we did a two week project with a capture every 30 seconds, 12 hours a day. After, the batteries hadn't even dipped below 5.4 volts.
Using a 128gb card we had a camera run for 20 days, recording 14 hours each day at a 10 second interval and the batteries were running low.

Question 37

How long is the Afidus ATL-200 battery life?

Accepted Answer

The factory specifications state 45 days at a one minute capture interval, 80 days at five minute interval (8 hours a day). In our testing this has been proven very accurate. You can achieve longer run times using Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries.
At a capture a minute, during working hours we like to check our cameras monthly. It's better to be safe than sorry by checking the cameras more often. We have seen cameras knocked down, painted over, obscured and covered with protective plastic.
A new set of four AA batteries is around 6.5 volts, the camera requires 3.8 volts or above for the Wi-Fi to function. Batteries which have tested "good" or "ok" may not have enough power to maintain a Wi-Fi connection. We always recommend using new batteries and we change them when the battery indicator within the app starts to dip.
Extreme Testing Scenarios
Running Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries with a capture every minute, 12 hours a day we had a camera survive the polar vortex running for 50 days non-stop. During this period the temperature fluctuation was -40 to +40F. Cold weather greatly affects battery life, standard AA batteries start losing power at around 30F. With temperatures below 30F we recommend lithium batteries and check our cameras more frequently. When the temperature dips below 0F we try to check our cameras after an extreme cold snap.
With Energizer Max alkaline batteries we did a two week project with a capture every 30 seconds, 12 hours a day. After, the batteries hadn't even dipped below 5.4 volts.
Using a 128gb card we had a camera run for 20 days, recording 14 hours each day at a 10 second interval and the batteries were running low.

Question 38

AE OPTIMIZER:

Accepted Answer

Auto Exposure Optimizer 
 
Use this feature in a situation where the light will flicker i.e. sunset/sunrises. It assists with smoothing out the exposure.

Question 39

ROTATE: 0° / 90° / 180° / 270°

Accepted Answer

This feature rotates the footage in the camera saving one more step in the post editing process.

TIP:  It's handy in those awkward posting situations where you find yourself hanging your camera upside down like a bat.

Question 40

What brand of batteries do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

The cameras ship from us with four AA batteries installed. For project success, we always recommend new brand name batteries. The camera requires 3.8 volts to maintain a Wi-Fi connection. A set of four new batteries is around 6.5 volts. If your batteries test "ok" or "good" please consider setting them aside for the TV remote.
Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries provide longer run time and maintain a charge when the temperature dips. They cost more, but provide better performance, especially if the temperature is sub-zero to 30F. The only catch with lithium batteries is the steep power curve, they are either good or dead, there is little mid-range and they may fail without warning. However, the failure point is longer than standard alkaline batteries.
We have also been testing Energizer Max alkaline batteries which seem to provide better run times. We will report back after more rigorous testing.
We don't recommend discount or rechargeable batteries. Purchase new batteries from a store who would have a decent turnover, if you have to dust off the package shop somewhere else for your critical power supply.

Question 41

What brand of batteries do you recommend?

Accepted Answer

The cameras ship from us with four AA batteries installed. For project success, we always recommend new brand name batteries. The camera requires 3.8 volts to maintain a Wi-Fi connection. A set of four new batteries is around 6.5 volts. If your batteries test "ok" or "good" please consider setting them aside for the TV remote.
Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries provide longer run time and maintain a charge when the temperature dips. They cost more, but provide better performance, especially if the temperature is sub-zero to 30F. The only catch with lithium batteries is the steep power curve, they are either good or dead, there is little mid-range and they may fail without warning. However, the failure point is longer than standard alkaline batteries.
We have also been testing Energizer Max alkaline batteries which seem to provide better run times. We will report back after more rigorous testing.
We don't recommend discount or rechargeable batteries. Purchase new batteries from a store who would have a decent turnover, if you have to dust off the package shop somewhere else for your critical power supply.

Question 42

How is the camera's cold weather performance?

Accepted Answer

Running Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries with a capture every minute, 12 hours a day we had a camera survive the polar vortex running for 50 days non-stop. During this period the temperature fluctuation was -40 to +40F. Cold weather greatly affects battery life, standard AA batteries start losing power at around 30F. With temperatures below 30F we recommend lithium batteries and check our cameras more frequently. When the temperature dips below 0F we try to check our cameras after an extreme cold snap.

The manufacturer specifications are -4F - 122F (20C - 50C). We like to base all of our testing on real world examples.

Question 43

VIDEO COMPRESSION:

Accepted Answer

The file size will vary with settings. A rough answer is; Efficiency compression is equal to 30% smaller files than capturing in Compatible.
 
We leave this setting at Compatible.

TIP: Select the image to read our article on Compression Mode

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Question 44

How is the camera's cold weather performance?

Accepted Answer

Running Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries with a capture every minute, 12 hours a day we had a camera survive the polar vortex running for 50 days non-stop. During this period the temperature fluctuation was -40 to +40F. Cold weather greatly affects battery life, standard AA batteries start losing power at around 30F. With temperatures below 30F we recommend lithium batteries and check our cameras more frequently. When the temperature dips below 0F we try to check our cameras after an extreme cold snap.

The manufacturer specifications are -4F - 122F (20C - 50C). We like to base all of our testing on real world examples.

Question 45

SPLIT FILE BY DATE: (ATL-200S/201S model only)

Accepted Answer

A new feature for the Afidus Time Lapse Camera. Turn on to have the files Split by Date. This is handy for weekday scheduling, files of course will be split by date with files sizes up to 532mb in size.
 
This feature is NOT available on the previous ATL-200/201 Models
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Question 46

The battery cartridge orientation sticker fell off, how does the cartridge fit in the camera?"

Accepted Answer

Look in the camera's battery compartment and notice the two terminals. The battery cartridge has two stacked terminals which are flush with the plastic. These two terminals must match up with the camera terminals.

Question 47

The battery cartridge orientation sticker fell off, how does the cartridge fit in the camera?"

Accepted Answer

Look in the camera's battery compartment and notice the two terminals. The battery cartridge has two stacked terminals which are flush with the plastic. These two terminals must match up with the camera terminals.

Question 48

How do I know if my camera is recording?

Accepted Answer

Using the app; after you have confirmed your settings, selected record and then OK. You will hear two audible beeps. This is the first confirmation your camera is recording. At this time, please watch for a green LED at the top of the camera to blink approximately every five seconds.
 
Here is the section of our app overview video which covers starting the recording, 
The recording section starts at 07:18

Question 49

RECYCLE:

Accepted Answer

This is an optional feature.
 
Turn this ON when you are recording repeating events and want to recycle your card. The system will record over the oldest content. Useful in surveillance situations when you are limited to using a 16gb card.

TIP: Leave this off we don't want you have content that is written over unless you really want it that way.

Question 50

How do I know if my camera is recording?

Accepted Answer

Using the app; after you have confirmed your settings, selected record and then OK. You will hear two audible beeps. This is the first confirmation your camera is recording. At this time, please watch for a green LED at the top of the camera to blink approximately every five seconds.
 
Here is the section of our app overview video which covers starting the recording, 
The recording section starts at 07:18

Question 51

LED INDICATOR:

Accepted Answer

This is the only external visual indicator on the camera signifying that it is recording or needs to be checked.

LED Status Indicator
Power on: Green on
No SD card: Solid Red
System Breakdown: Red flash /1 sec. *
Battery Low: Red Flash/10 sec.
Firmware update: flash/1 sec.
Hardware Reset: flash 3 times
 
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Recording Modes:
Recording: Green flash/6 sec.
Schedule Snapshot On Demand, Step Video: Flash 0.2 sec. x1
PIR, Hybrid: Flash 0.2 sec. x2
 
Blinking red led? NOW WHAT DO I DO?
* If you happen to have a flashing red light 1/sec. then the best course of action would be to remove and change all the batteries to fresh brand name batteries. It doesn't hurt to reseat the card at this time as well. Then continue to power on the camera and connect it to your mobile device using the Wi-fi through your settings menu.

TIP: read more about it in our article

Question 52

My camera is not recording?

Accepted Answer

Typically there are two reasons you camera may not be recording. Most common your SD card is full, check the card level in the upper right of the app or the very handy information screen (i) icon in the top left of the preview window. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OYlvluAOA&t=410s

The other likely reason is you have selected the wrong recording mode, for example Snapshot which is for capturing a stop motion animating by pressing the power button to capture a frame. Please review the recording modes here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OYlvluAOA&t=438s
 
Lastly, we strongly suggest having the camera's buzzer on, the audible beep... beep when the recording has started is good piece of mind before walking away from the camera.

Question 53

My camera is not recording?

Accepted Answer

Typically there are two reasons you camera may not be recording. Most common your SD card is full, check the card level in the upper right of the app or the very handy information screen (i) icon in the top left of the preview window. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OYlvluAOA&t=410s

The other likely reason is you have selected the wrong recording mode, for example Snapshot which is for capturing a stop motion animating by pressing the power button to capture a frame. Please review the recording modes here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8OYlvluAOA&t=438s
 
Lastly, we strongly suggest having the camera's buzzer on, the audible beep... beep when the recording has started is good piece of mind before walking away from the camera.

Question 54

My camera's LED is red (solid or flashing).

Accepted Answer

If your camera's batteries are low the LED will flash every 10 seconds. If you don't have an SD card installed the LED will be solid red.

Question 55

My camera's LED is red (solid or flashing).

Accepted Answer

If your camera's batteries are low the LED will flash every 10 seconds. If you don't have an SD card installed the LED will be solid red.

Question 56

BUZZER

Accepted Answer

Keep this ON
 
We generally keep this turned on for acknowledgment to ensure the camera is implementing all the changes. For each change you make the camera will have an audible 'Beep'.
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Question 57

RECORDING SCHEDULE:

Accepted Answer

This is where the programing magic happens. 
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Custom Time section:
Select Custom Time. Which will turn blue when it is on.
Scroll the wheel to select your start time and end time. 
The camera is set to Military Time. 
Select Set
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Custom Day section:
If you select Custom Day and turn it on (blue) then this will give you an additional option to enter a specific number of days to record. This feature comes in handy when you know you will only need to record for precisely two weeks etc.  
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Weekday section:
Select the days you want to record. If the days are gray, the camera will NOT record. In this example you can see both Sunday and Saturday are grayed out. Therefore the camera will record Monday through Friday.
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Select SET to confirm the camera has been set. You will hear an audible 'beep' and see a visual checkmark confirming this has been set.  
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TIP: You can check the camera's set recording schedule in the information flyout screen.

Question 58

Is the camera weatherproof?

Accepted Answer

The camera is weatherproof without the need for an additional housing. The rating is IP65, which means it is dust tight and can withstand rain from any direction.

Question 59

Is the camera weatherproof?

Accepted Answer

The camera is weatherproof without the need for an additional housing. The rating is IP65, which means it is dust tight and can withstand rain from any direction.

Question 60

What are the external power requirements?

Accepted Answer

Micro-USB 5 Volts / 1.5 Amps. Any micro-USB phone charger or wall adapter should work. However, we see little reason to use external power. The camera is capable of extremely long run times and external factors are more likely than premature battery failure. We have seen cameras moved, painted over, knocked from their mounting location, etc. It is better to be safe than sorry and check your camera when convenient.

Question 61

What are the external power requirements?

Accepted Answer

Micro-USB 5 Volts / 1.5 Amps. Any micro-USB phone charger or wall adapter should work. However, we see little reason to use external power. The camera is capable of extremely long run times and external factors are more likely than premature battery failure. We have seen cameras moved, painted over, knocked from their mounting location, etc. It is better to be safe than sorry and check your camera when convenient.

Question 62

CAPTURE FRAME RATE:

Accepted Answer

New Feature arrived in 2021
 
Used only with Continuous Interval (selected from the first screen).
 
This will adjust the Frame Rate to what is the speed at which those images are shown, or how fast you “flip” through the book. It’s usually expressed as “frames per second,” or FPS. So if a video is captured and played back at 24fps, that means each second of video shows 24 distinct still images.

More information can be read at this ARTICLE On Frame rate for constant Capture

TIP: We typically leave this at 30.
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Question 63

My preview is pink or I have a pink or odd color video.

Accepted Answer

If your preview or video are pink, chances are your camera was bumped hard or possibly dropped. Simply removing and replacing the battery cartridge should resolve the issue.
 
If the problem persists and you have you cord handy. Connect the cord to your computer/power source, remove the battery carraige and power the camera up.

For odd color videos, chances are you have the wrong white balance setting selected. Please view this portion of our tutorial dealing with white balance settings.

Question 64

VIDEO LAPSE LENGTH:

Accepted Answer

Please Pay attention.
 
This is ONLY applicable in the Video Lapse (Creative) Recording Mode. This will record a constant capture video burst set to the duration you choose 3-10 second, spanning the interval of time set from the main screen.
 
Typically, you will not need this feature, unless you intent to do a drivelapse.  See Video Lapse under recording modes within this guide for more detailed information.

ARTICLE:  Quick example of Traveling Video Lapse.

Frequently Asked Questions

SYSTEM:

What is the current firmware?

SYSTEM:

PIR Mode (motion sensing)

Where do I download the Afidus Time-Lapse Camera App?

What is the current firmware?

Where do I download the Afidus Time-Lapse Camera App?

SD Card:

What is the default app password?

Snapshot Mode

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SD Card:

How do I update my camera's firmware?

I forgot my custom Wi-Fi password, how do I reset it without having access to the app?"

LENS CALIBRATION:

Time Lapse

My camera wont connect to Wi-Fi or my App stalls.

My camera wont connect to Wi-Fi or my App stalls.

I forgot my custom Wi-Fi password, how do I reset it without having access to the app?"

LENS CALIBRATION:

Hybrid Mode

WIDE ANGLE:

WIDE ANGLE:

My camera is recording, but I can't access the Wi-Fi."

Can you control the camera from a laptop?

Can you control the camera from a laptop?

My camera is recording, but I can't access the Wi-Fi."

Video Lapse Mode

What does Custom Day do?

I can't connect to the camera's Wi-Fi or my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.

DIGITAL ZOOM: (ATL-200S model only)

I can't connect to the camera's Wi-Fi or my Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting.

What does Custom Day do?

DIS (DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION: (ATL-200S model only)

How long is the Afidus ATL-200 battery life?

How long is the Afidus ATL-200 battery life?

AE OPTIMIZER:

ROTATE: 0° / 90° / 180° / 270°

What brand of batteries do you recommend?

What brand of batteries do you recommend?

How is the camera's cold weather performance?

VIDEO COMPRESSION:

How is the camera's cold weather performance?

SPLIT FILE BY DATE: (ATL-200S/201S model only)

The battery cartridge orientation sticker fell off, how does the cartridge fit in the camera?"

The battery cartridge orientation sticker fell off, how does the cartridge fit in the camera?"

How do I know if my camera is recording?

RECYCLE:

How do I know if my camera is recording?

LED INDICATOR:

My camera is not recording?

My camera is not recording?

My camera's LED is red (solid or flashing).

My camera's LED is red (solid or flashing).

BUZZER

RECORDING SCHEDULE:

Is the camera weatherproof?

Is the camera weatherproof?

What are the external power requirements?

What are the external power requirements?

CAPTURE FRAME RATE:

My preview is pink or I have a pink or odd color video.

VIDEO LAPSE LENGTH:

My preview is pink or I have a pink or odd color video.

My footage appears to flicker, why?"

My footage appears to flicker, why?"

TIME STAMP:

Is there a third party software available to help with footage flicker?

ANTI-FLICKER:

Is there a third party software available to help with footage flicker?

WiFi PASSWORD:

Is there a way to connect the cameras to an AC power source rather than batteries, or in addition to batteries?"

Is there a way to connect the cameras to an AC power source rather than batteries, or in addition to batteries?"

BACK UP/APPLY:

RESET:

Where is my camera Serial Number?

Where is my camera Serial Number?

Can the camera record individual JPGs for a timelapse?