How do I install an ELF file on my trail camera?
QI’m trying to update the software on a Bushnell 2011 trail camera, but the file I downloaded from the internet is in ELF format. I need a program to open the file to get it on to the camera. Can you guide me to the correct site – preferably free!
AWe’re not sure which exact Bushnell camera model you have, nor do we know where you got this file.
However, one quick look at the support section of the official Bushnell website, at www.snipca.com/37228, makes it clear that it still supports its 2011-era models, and that no specialist software is required to perform the update.
In fact, all you need is an SD card and a fresh set of batteries (to ensure your camera doesn’t die midway through the update, which could be disastrous). The company doesn’t state the size of SD card required but, as the update files are just a few megabytes, even a small card will do.
So, on the Bushnell support site, click your camera model to download the update files. Next, expand the contents of the downloaded ZIP file by rightclicking it before choosing Extract All. You’ll now have both an ELF and a BIN file: press Windows key+e to fire up File Explorer and copy both of these to your SD card. Incidentally, if your PC doesn’t have a memorycard reader they can be picked up very cheaply (a Vanja portable reader costs around £7 from Amazon, www.snipca. com/37229)
Next, with the camera’s power switch in its OFF position, insert this SD card into your camera’s slot. Then, holding down the button with the up arrow, slide the switch to the SETUP position.
At this point, the indicator light at the front of the camera should begin to blink yellow. It is important to leave the camera alone until this light stops blinking, which could take a few minutes. Finally, move the switch back to the OFF position.
Wait a moment and then move the switch to ON, and the update should be complete.