Web Cams

WJT2 · 06-17-2020, 06:51 AM

Can a Web Cam owner operator please shed some light on the cost of equipment, maintenance and expense to operate such a piece of equipment?
I would like to see more Web Cams but I think this info may explain why we don't. Thank you to all who have working Web Cams for us to view. First thing I do every morning (2nd) to check out the Beautiful Lake. Thank you.

webmaster · 06-17-2020, 01:26 PM

Several sites around the lake use Stardot cameras. The ones I manage at Flightcraft and Anchor Marine are Stardot NetcamLive cameras that sell for $425 on Amazon and provide still images and live Youtube streaming. These cameras are self contained and do not need a computer to work, just an internet connection.

An inexpensive case is also needed and the ability to mount it, run the cable and configure it. It does takes some computer skills to get it running initially

After the camera is setup you need somewhere to display it. A simple web page would do it or just use the free Youtube page.

So really the only cost is the camera, case and internet service. Beyond that it just takes the time and commitment to keep it running year after year.

Senter Cove Guy · 12-27-2020, 12:00 PM

Does anyone have experience with these?

Lakegeezer · 12-27-2020, 07:40 PM

If you are interested in the high-end of the web cam market with Pan Tilt and Zoom, check out the AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera, costing about $2000. It has 32X optical zoom, a 1080p stream and good at low-light. It is amazing!

06-17-2020, 06:51 AM	#1
WJT2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Foxborough MA Posts: 176 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Web Cams Can a Web Cam owner operator please shed some light on the cost of equipment, maintenance and expense to operate such a piece of equipment? I would like to see more Web Cams but I think this info may explain why we don't. Thank you to all who have working Web Cams for us to view. First thing I do every morning (2nd) to check out the Beautiful Lake. Thank you.

12-27-2020, 12:00 PM	#3
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Lakegeezer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 1,671 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 352 Thanked 634 Times in 286 Posts	Pan-Tilt-Zoom If you are interested in the high-end of the web cam market with Pan Tilt and Zoom, check out the AXIS P5655-E PTZ Network Camera, costing about $2000. It has 32X optical zoom, a 1080p stream and good at low-light. It is amazing! __________________ -lg

06-17-2020, 01:26 PM	#2
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,445 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 454 Thanked 3,778 Times in 834 Posts	Several sites around the lake use Stardot cameras. The ones I manage at Flightcraft and Anchor Marine are Stardot NetcamLive cameras that sell for $425 on Amazon and provide still images and live Youtube streaming. These cameras are self contained and do not need a computer to work, just an internet connection. An inexpensive case is also needed and the ability to mount it, run the cable and configure it. It does takes some computer skills to get it running initially After the camera is setup you need somewhere to display it. A simple web page would do it or just use the free Youtube page. So really the only cost is the camera, case and internet service. Beyond that it just takes the time and commitment to keep it running year after year.

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