Why is my camera constantly taking pictures?

Here you will find the most common reasons why cameras take too many pictures or constantly trigger:

The time-lapse function is switched on.

If you do not have the camera to hand, observe whether the images actually arrive at exactly regular intervals (to the minute).

In the image overview, you can recognise a time-lapse image by a circled "(T)" instead of the "(M)" at the bottom of the picture. "(R)" is always displayed when you request a picture from the camera as a premium customer.

A moving object interferes with the motion detector

• Make sure that there are no branches/bushes/tall grasses or similar in front of the camera or in the camera's field of view that could trigger the sensor due to their movement. 
• Furthermore, the infrared sensor can be triggered by solar radiation and the associated temperature fluctuations, for example.
• Check the "Sensitivity" parameter setting ("Cameras"->"Settings"). Please set the sensitivity to "High" for warm ambient temperatures and to "Low" in the cold season.
• Try to position the camera so that there are no heat sources in the area of the camera's field of view.
• In some cases, the camera takes photos without objects when it is positioned near water.
• Try to orientate the camera so that it is pointing at solid ground. Try to install the camera on stable, immovable objects, e.g. large trees.
• The rising or setting sun can trigger the camera sensor. The camera should then be positioned differently.

Due to the strong changes in temperature, moisture inside the unit can cause malfunctions.

See also this contribution.