What a bummer...

A Boston Broad · 10-15-2004, 10:47 AM

I personally have been impressed with the quality of the "Snake Eyes" webcam. Will this cam be up during the winter? Also, will the new webcam have the same quality picture as this one? I'm just curious.
Thank you Island Girl for providing and maintaining a camera so that we all may connect to the lake even when we're far away.

And best of luck to the Webmaster in your quest for a new cam!!

Island Girl · 10-15-2004, 11:59 AM

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=9702#post9702

GWC... · 10-15-2004, 02:01 PM

The fund total as of October 15, 2004 is $1197.75

Who will put the Webmaster's Dream Cam Fund over the top?

Only need $2.25 more to accomplish the task.

Tired of Waiting · 10-15-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GWC...

The fund total as of October 15, 2004 is $1197.75

Who will put the Webmaster's Dream Cam Fund over the top?

Only need $2.25 more to accomplish the task.

OK I'll do it. But it wont show on the site yet.

I'm sending in a $20 check today. The extra is for extras.

ToW

Island Girl · 10-15-2004, 02:31 PM

I just made the pay pal payment... Go for it Don... and I want to see the prototype working.. I will bring eclairs.

SIKSUKR · 10-15-2004, 02:49 PM

This thread reminded me that I had not made a donation yet.It is now done and I feel much better.I think Don can probably use a few extra dollars in case the budget gets over run.Keep that money coming and thanks for your hard work Don.
Outlaw,I'm sorry I didn't send you the donation like I promised a month ago.I did find out however that I had a paypal account already open.Who new? SS

webmaster · 10-15-2004, 03:36 PM

Thanks to several donations today we have now exceeded the goal and have collected $1245 for the new camera! I'm overwhelmed by your generosity and trust in me to spend the funds wisely.

My plan is to take some more time to research the camera to be sure I'm making the right choice. I'll then order the camera, lens, hardware, cable, etc. When it arrives I'll set it all up at home so I can get familiar with its operation and features. I'll also be experimenting with full motion video to see if that is doable. The WeirsCAM page will also have to be redesigned to accommodate the larger high-resolution images.

I'll post reports here as I make progress. When I have the camera running in test mode I'll post a link to it here. You may only see a picture of my yard but it'll give you a preview of what's coming.

Thanks again to everyone who made the new camera possible!

Don

DoTheMath · 10-15-2004, 03:46 PM

So, Don now that you have the $$$ for the "dream cam", are there any particular "extras" that you'd like to add to the project to make it just that much better? Think about it and throw it up on the board, I for one have not donated yet, but would like to add to the pot, I may just change (up) the amount depending on what else you may need?

Bear Islander · 10-15-2004, 06:21 PM

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Don

Please let us know how things go with testing out the new camera. I have been thinking of upgrading the BearCam with a high resolution camera next spring. I can use the current camera for a different angle, perhaps with a view of the bear.

Then it will really be a BearCam!

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DRH · 10-16-2004, 01:27 PM

Don,

When the time comes to install the new equipment at its permanent home at the Weirs, let me know if there's anything I can do and I'll be glad to help. If nothing else, I can at least hold the ladder!

Skipper of the Sea Que · 10-16-2004, 07:51 PM

Glad to hear the Web Cam goal has been reached. Along with many others I too enjoy the views (the Snake Eyes group page is a favorite). Others have mentioned the potential of a ZOOM lens on the new Weirs Cam. If that happens, are there plans for PAN and TILT mounting of the camera as well (or was that mentioned somewhere already and I missed it?)?

I look forward to the new view next season - with or without zoom/pan/tilt features.

Thanks so much Don. And thanks to all the participants who make this such a wonderful place on the internet.

10-15-2004, 11:59 AM	#2
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	See my response in another thread http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=9702#post9702 __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

10-15-2004, 02:01 PM	#3
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The grains of sand are filling the bucket... The fund total as of October 15, 2004 is $1197.75 Who will put the Webmaster's Dream Cam Fund over the top? Only need $2.25 more to accomplish the task.

10-15-2004, 02:31 PM	#5
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Done thru PayPal I just made the pay pal payment... Go for it Don... and I want to see the prototype working.. I will bring eclairs. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

10-15-2004, 02:49 PM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	This thread reminded me that I had not made a donation yet.It is now done and I feel much better.I think Don can probably use a few extra dollars in case the budget gets over run.Keep that money coming and thanks for your hard work Don. Outlaw,I'm sorry I didn't send you the donation like I promised a month ago.I did find out however that I had a paypal account already open.Who new? SS __________________ SIKSUKR

10-15-2004, 03:36 PM	#7
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,460 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,919 Times in 843 Posts	We've reached the goal! Thanks to several donations today we have now exceeded the goal and have collected $1245 for the new camera! I'm overwhelmed by your generosity and trust in me to spend the funds wisely. My plan is to take some more time to research the camera to be sure I'm making the right choice. I'll then order the camera, lens, hardware, cable, etc. When it arrives I'll set it all up at home so I can get familiar with its operation and features. I'll also be experimenting with full motion video to see if that is doable. The WeirsCAM page will also have to be redesigned to accommodate the larger high-resolution images. I'll post reports here as I make progress. When I have the camera running in test mode I'll post a link to it here. You may only see a picture of my yard but it'll give you a preview of what's coming. Thanks again to everyone who made the new camera possible! Don

10-15-2004, 10:47 AM	#1
A Boston Broad Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I personally have been impressed with the quality of the "Snake Eyes" webcam. Will this cam be up during the winter? Also, will the new webcam have the same quality picture as this one? I'm just curious. Thank you Island Girl for providing and maintaining a camera so that we all may connect to the lake even when we're far away. And best of luck to the Webmaster in your quest for a new cam!!

10-15-2004, 03:46 PM	#8
DoTheMath Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA / Moultonborough Posts: 146 Thanks: 46 Thanked 43 Times in 18 Posts	So, Don now that you have the $$$ for the "dream cam", are there any particular "extras" that you'd like to add to the project to make it just that much better? Think about it and throw it up on the board, I for one have not donated yet, but would like to add to the pot, I may just change (up) the amount depending on what else you may need?

10-15-2004, 06:21 PM	#9
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	. Don Please let us know how things go with testing out the new camera. I have been thinking of upgrading the BearCam with a high resolution camera next spring. I can use the current camera for a different angle, perhaps with a view of the bear. Then it will really be a BearCam! .

10-16-2004, 01:27 PM	#10
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,689 Thanks: 1,205 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	Installation Help Don, When the time comes to install the new equipment at its permanent home at the Weirs, let me know if there's anything I can do and I'll be glad to help. If nothing else, I can at least hold the ladder! __________________ DRH

10-16-2004, 07:51 PM	#11
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	No longer a "bummer" (as in the title of this thread) Glad to hear the Web Cam goal has been reached. Along with many others I too enjoy the views (the Snake Eyes group page is a favorite). Others have mentioned the potential of a ZOOM lens on the new Weirs Cam. If that happens, are there plans for PAN and TILT mounting of the camera as well (or was that mentioned somewhere already and I missed it?)? I look forward to the new view next season - with or without zoom/pan/tilt features. Thanks so much Don. And thanks to all the participants who make this such a wonderful place on the internet. __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.