Homebrew cameras(Build along started on photography forum))

[shoes]

Looking forward to it.

[tradtusker]

Very good i look forward to this

Mike did you get my PM?

[leatherneck]

Andy, I got it. Hence this post. I received so many requests for info that I thought it would be better if we just got it all posted on here. I'll get some web sites posted here tomorrow so people can start looking until the build along gets done.

[PeteA]

I'm ready to build along!!!!

[tradtusker]

thanks Mike appreciate the time and help this is going to be a good one! thanks for getting it rolling    

[Gerardo]

this is going to be a good one, still in time for turkey season!!!!

[Grayseas]

Im interested in the build along

[TNstickn]

Man this ought to be a good one! Thanks guys!      

[longbowben]

I have been using his homebrews all year they are great,MissingImpossible lets get this on.  

[Greg Owen]

i have done about a dozen homebrew cameras. Its always interesting to see how others do it. I'll be watching.

[Keith Karr]

I'll be watching this thread. How much does one of the homebrews cost and can they be done in the small case, similar to the DLC?

Mine will be used on public land so smaller and/or cheaper, in case they are stolen would be great.

[Missing Impossible]

We'll probably do the build along with a pelican 1020 case which is 6.4x4.75.2.12, thats pretty darn small.  I'll also show a few builds with external batteries in a pelican 1060 case for long stays afield.

[tradtusker]

can't wait

[BlacktailBowhunter]

The nice thing is that you can review and zoom in on the pictures. No need to pull the card and put it on a computer.

That zoom feature works good, doesn't it Mike LOL?

Paul

[leatherneck]

Keith, I'll try to answer your money question. Alot of the price depends on how elaborate you want your camera. You can buy a "kit" where it costs about $120.00 to $140.00. That will include everything you need to make a camera except the camera. As far as camera prices go,I bought a Olympis 380 for $8.00 on the auction. So for about $130.00, you'll have a very nice camera. Now with the same kit if you want to use a Sony S600(one of our favorites), the camera will cost about 60-70 dollars on the auction. If you want IR,video,etc., then the board and component prices go up a bit. One thing is for certain, a camera build with the s600 that may cost 200-220, will outperform some of the more expensive cameras on the market. And if the board ever goes bad, I just replace the board. If the camera goes bad, replace the camera. Get the point?
As far as size, that depends on you and what camera you choose. You can have a P32 mounted in a pelican case that will fit into the palm of your hand. And all of these are made with a tube to put a python cable through them. Once Mike gets the build along going, I'll do a camo job on one I have made using liquid nail and paint. They camo up in 3d and really blend into a tree. Hope this helps. Mike feel free to correct me if I made a quote in error.

Mike

Paul, that was a low blow!!!lol

[NorthernCaliforniaHunter]

This I've GOT to see. I'm a build-along lovin' freak!

[Missing Impossible]

BlacktailBowhunter, Now I could mention how many hundreds of dollars you spent on hand, belly, back, and foot warmers!  You must live on the southern coast of Oregon, like near the Baja peninsula!

Others, the build will not be about making the cheapest trail cam.  There are plenty on the market that you can waste your money on if one is trying to "make do".  Trail cams are about making a quality trail cam which, as leatherneck says, will be repairable by the maker as well as provide super fast trigger speed, wide angle detection, extra battery life, and even movie and extended flash capability.
 Sony cameras use Carl Zeiss lenses.  Name a commercial trail cam that can claim that.  My newest Sony cam for a trail project is 12.1 MP.  Name a commercial trail cam that can claim that.

This will be fun, just please be patient while we gather parts.
Mike

[VTer]

Would it be possible to get the prep work your doing now be part of the buildalong?

[longbowben]

Prep work would be a six pack for missing impossible.    The sony s600 is my favorite.

[luv2bowhunt]

Been quite a while since I have made one, used to use boards from pixcontroller.com before he stopped selling the boards. I am very interested in what you boys are using for your guts of the trail cam  :D