I know what I want for Christmas!!!

[toby]

I want a new wide angle LJ webcam that's a steady live streaming and the view can be adjusted to see more of the surf entries!!!

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by toby

I want a new wide angle LJ webcam that's a steady live streaming and the view can be adjusted to see more of the surf entries!!!

X2, like the one for Cardiff Reef! http://www.surfshot.com/Surf+Cams/Ca...Cam-64445.html

Bob

[toby]

Yeah, that's the one!!!

[lambadmin]

yeah, piece of cake... and the $$ for a new one will be provided by Santa?

You've got to buy a camera, you've got to buy a webcam server, then you've got to pay for a professional installation... it adds up.

The webcam we have on the launch was about 2 times more expensive than Canon CB-50i predecessor (at a time); that's what these guys have on Cardiff reef.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VB-C50i-...3734288&sr=8-1

Big thing for us was infra red, ability to see in the dark... which the current camera does have - not great, but it's there.

Our webcam will soon turn the 4th year of service. We're coming up on a time where, like it or not, we'll have to replace it.

[lambadmin]

just to run it by you guys - we could make the launch webcam feed appear sharper if we get our live feed in the same size like these guys have, about a quarter of our current live feed frame size. That can be done, we thought it's better to keep the larger size.

I dunno - if there's enough interest, we could put the smaller frame up.

[dsafety]

Here's a thought. I have no idea what kind of costs we are talking about here but if there are enough people who would like an improved camera, maybe someone could take up a collection. Maybe some sort of a benefit event could be held to cover some of the costs.

This is a community resource that most of us really appreciate. It is a marketing expense for OEX at the moment but if the community wants something better, maybe the community could help defray the upgrade costs.

Bob

[toby]

Originally Posted by lambadmin

yeah, piece of cake... and the $$ for a new one will be provided by Santa?

You've got to buy a camera, you've got to buy a webcam server, then you've got to pay for a professional installation... it adds up.

The webcam we have on the launch was about 2 times more expensive than Canon CB-50i predecessor (at a time); that's what these guys have on Cardiff reef.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VB-C50i-...3734288&sr=8-1

Big thing for us was infra red, ability to see in the dark... which the current camera does have - not great, but it's there.

Our webcam will soon turn the 4th year of service. We're coming up on a time where, like it or not, we'll have to replace it.

I really appreciate the webcam and all the work done to keep it up and running. I was just thinking outloud. I would be up for donating some bucks if this goes anywhere. I was dreaming about a stream that would look like Youtube. I don't know if that's even reasonable.

Another thought about people checking out your kayak. The camera might help identify a thief.

I like the large view.

[lambadmin]

it's all cool, it's good to see these kinds of discussions on something that, after all, belongs to all of us. We all use it.

Yani, yeah I could use some Drachmas, I will PM you my address. I hear Greece economy is booming.

I don't think it's a good idea to be collecting any $$ on Moyer's tourney. If you got some extra dough, please donate to the cause. The people that will use it need that $$ much more than we all need a silly webcam.


The cost is a big consideration. It's a great to know that BWE community would be willing to support future upgrades. OEX / Kayak Fishing Supplies picked up the tab with the initial cost and monthly Internet service fees. That was nicely spent marketing money with on-going value for the community. That was back at the time where business was much better. It would be tougher now to shove up a couple of K.

Maybe we can just upgrade the web server - camera itself doesn't matter that much. I will look into it.

Another thing that is really throwing a limitation is a speed of our Internet connection there. It would be nice if we can get something beefier than a business cable. But again, that would be more $$$.

My mom said it the best... America, beautiful, and expensive place - 100 meters, 100 dollars.

Can we pool some money together at the Moyer Tourney
so we can upgrade the unit??

I've got lots of Euros...