Web-Cam Help Needed

[Garyhoov]

I'm looking for something that I could hang in a tree over a beaver lodge to snap some photos and/or video.

Ideally, I'd like something motion activated with good night vision. I don't want to pay too much.

Would something like this work:

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=M6840&cat=VID&cpc=VIDbsc

How difficult would it be to set up? Would it require any sophisticated software?

[Garyhoov]

It looks like something like this:

http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/outdoor-infrared-camera.html

Is probably better designed for what I'm trying to do, but that's getting to be more than I want to spend just to play around.

And I don't need the pan and tilt of the first one. I mainly need good night vision (ideally with motion sensor so we only get the action) and a good battery that can withstand rain etc. It needs to send a signal about 50 feet to the house (or store it internally so we can download later).

If anybody has any ideas, let me know.

[Doug11]

I'm looking for something that I could hang in a tree over a beaver lodge to snap some photos and/or video.

Ideally, I'd like something motion activated with good night vision.

How difficult would it be to set up? Would it require any sophisticated software?

I mainly need good night vision (ideally with motion sensor so we only get the action) and a good battery that can withstand rain etc. It needs to send a signal about 50 feet to the house (or store it internally so we can download later).

If anybody has any ideas, let me know.

USA's best known beaver lodge:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g4jfQ9COILQ/SbnxVE-z7BI/AAAAAAAAHl0/CObuhcMF_j0/Hugh_Hefner_Mansion_Playboy_Mansion%5B2%5D.jpg

Night action:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g4jfQ9COILQ/SbnxSmx8yBI/AAAAAAAAHlw/eiBDw9pSVGc/Playboy_Hugh_Hefner%5B4%5D.jpg

http://carsplusmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/scanners.jpg

"Sophisticated software . . . Downloading later" These actions could lead to hairy palms or blindness.

:lookaroun

[Christy]

I was waiting to see who would finallly do that... Doug you never disappoint :goofy

[figmentmom]

I was waiting to see who would finallly do that... Doug you never disappoint :goofy

Seriously. I was about to point out that Gary is WAAAAAY too obsessed with his fuzzy little neighbors. :rotfl

[Doug11]

Thank you, thank you. I will be here all week. :thanks Don't forget to tip your waitresses and bartenders. :tongue

[Garyhoov]

Children! I'm surounded by children.:tongue


:lol


A guy who works in the plant is bowling in a tournament tonight and he didn't want to leave his bowling balls in the cold car so he asked if he could store them in the lab which is temperature controlled.

. . . so, of course, I kept saying things like: "Sure. I'll take good care of your balls. . . I'll keep your balls nice and warm . . . careful there, I'm sure it's hard to walk when you've got three 15 lb. balls in an enormous bag like you've got there. . . "

[figmentmom]

Thank you, thank you. I will be here all week. :thanks Don't forget to tip your waitresses and bartenders. :tongue

*rim shot* :rotfl


Children! I'm surounded by children.:tongue


:lol


A guy who works in the plant is bowling in a tournament tonight and he didn't want to leave his bowling balls in the cold car so he asked if he could store them in the lab which is temperature controlled.

. . . so, of course, I kept saying things like: "Sure. I'll take good care of your balls. . . I'll keep your balls nice and warm . . . careful there, I'm sure it's hard to walk when you've got three 15 lb. balls in an enormous bag like you've got there. . . "

Of all people to ask, he had to ask YOU!!!!! :rotfl Poor guy will never live it down.

[Computer Magic]

Gary...no one even answered your question.

[figmentmom]

Gary...no one even answered your question.

'Cause we're all still snickering. :rotfl

[Computer Magic]

'Cause we're all still snickering. :rotflyou mean because Gary is worred about his beaver so he placing a web cam in a tree to keep a close eye on it. Sounds like a stalker to me...

[Computer Magic]

The real question is why didn't YOU help him, being mr. computer IT geek and all?

:rotfl That falls under Media so its not my job..:D