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
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