I know what I want for Christmas!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

toby · 09-05-2010, 07:04 AM

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 · 09-05-2010, 07:17 AM

Quote:

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 · 09-05-2010, 10:05 AM

Yeah, that's the one!!!

lambadmin · 09-05-2010, 06:02 PM

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 · 09-05-2010, 06:12 PM

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.

09-05-2010, 08:26 PM

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

I've got lots of Euros...

dsafety · 09-05-2010, 08:41 PM

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

Aaron · 09-05-2010, 09:56 PM

OK, I'll ask...why? The current web cam serves its purpose fine and I like being able to hide from it when I'm launching/landing/loading. It drives me nuts, and I've heard many others on BWE complain about it too, when people passing by walk up to my boat, don't say a thing, and then proceed to check out my boat, my gear, and my catch ...you do realize that this is an invite for everyone with an internet connection to do just that right? Maybe I'm weird, but no thanks.

Click the webcam, check the surf, check the tide, check the sun, then go fish.

toby · 09-06-2010, 09:04 AM

Quote:

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 · 09-06-2010, 01:14 PM

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.

umtduckhead · 09-06-2010, 03:53 PM

great idea.. when the pool starts keep me posted id like you help. this camera has helped me through some serious boring days!

09-05-2010, 07:04 AM	#1
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	I know what I want for Christmas!!! 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!!!

09-05-2010, 06:02 PM	#4
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	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. __________________

09-05-2010, 06:12 PM	#5
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	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. __________________

09-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#10
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	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. __________________

09-05-2010, 10:05 AM	#3
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	Yeah, that's the one!!!

09-05-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Can we pool some money together at the Moyer Tourney so we can upgrade the unit?? I've got lots of Euros...

09-05-2010, 08:41 PM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	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

09-05-2010, 09:56 PM	#8
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	OK, I'll ask...why? The current web cam serves its purpose fine and I like being able to hide from it when I'm launching/landing/loading. It drives me nuts, and I've heard many others on BWE complain about it too, when people passing by walk up to my boat, don't say a thing, and then proceed to check out my boat, my gear, and my catch ...you do realize that this is an invite for everyone with an internet connection to do just that right? Maybe I'm weird, but no thanks. Click the webcam, check the surf, check the tide, check the sun, then go fish.

09-06-2010, 03:53 PM	#11
umtduckhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	great idea.. when the pool starts keep me posted id like you help. this camera has helped me through some serious boring days!