Homebrew cameras(Build along started on photography forum))

[Missing Impossible]

LC, pm sent.

[leatherneck]

Just to save a little on some questions. When Mike starts the build along he is going to post web sites where you can get all of the following, detailed directions for a particular build, supplies(wiring harnesses,cases, boards), what cameras can be used and what can't, etc. It is really easy to order things once you get started. Most of the time all you have to do to get a kit is click on the camera you are going to use and the kit comes drilled and ready. And the guys on the sites are like Trad Gang, they love to help!!!

[Bahrzoo]

TTT

[Missing Impossible]

For those interested in the build, here's a great reference site:    http://www.d.umn.edu/~shall/Homebrews.htm

We will not be using a kit for the build because you'll learn more doing one from scratch.  Kits are great though!

Build basics:
Sony P32 camera
Pelican 1040 case
Yeti board
Snapshotsniper HPWA fresnel lens
liqiud nail 3-D camo finish
python lock thru case
Maybe external batteries

Thanks for the interest!
MI

[JAG]

Could not get the reference website to come up for me.
Thanks, Looking forward to this.
Johnny/JAG

[reddogge]

Can this be done by your average electronically challenged dummy?

[Hill Hunter]

A couple of questions, controls on the front or back of the board? order battery hookup and holder with it? and the case, foam filled or bare?

[BigErn]

So good,
  I'll be waiting to!
                   Ernie

[el_kirk]

The period at the end of the link is the problem.  
 Try this:
 http://www.d.umn.edu/~shall/Homebrews.htm

[longbowben]

Here are some night picks with a home brew.

[leatherneck]

Originally posted by el_kirk:
The period at the end of the link is the problem.  
 Try this:
  http://www.d.umn.edu/~shall/Homebrews.htm  

Thanks man, that was a big help. There will be many other sites to follow.

The pics ben put up are from a Sony S600.

[The Night Stalker]

We need a list with detailed specifics for the technally challanged.

[leatherneck]

Originally posted by The Night Stalker:
We need a list with detailed specifics for the technally challanged.

Patience grasshopper, patience. lol

It's coming soon. Mike has the board ordered and he'll get this started.

[Missing Impossible]

Thanks el_kirk, I fixed it.
@ reddogge, Yes.  If I can do it, anyone can!
@ Hill Hunter, horizontal back mounted controls with 9v switched battery holder which has a lead to connect to board.  Do NOT get the pic-n-pluck foam insert!
@ The Night Stalker, the build along will begin with a list of tools needed and a parts list.

[Steve Kendrot]

ttt

[tradtusker]

been looking into this since Mick put me onto it
there is a lot of info out there and its the camera for me no doubt it offers a lot of advantages

looking forward to the build
im prob going to try a few One defiantly with the s600 for the great flash and image quality

Mike please advise on a cheaper camera model for just strait forward pics and a cheaper build, or something i can make Really small?
thanks Andy

[bama]

I've accumulated a number of digital cameras.  Sounds like a good use for them.

[VTer]

What features does a camera need to make it a candidate for a trail-cam build?

[Steve Kendrot]

Is this one of those Cliff-Hanger threads?!!!

           Eagerly awaiting the build along.

[leatherneck]

Originally posted by Steve Kendrot:
Is this one of those Cliff-Hanger threads?!!!

              Eagerly awaiting the build along.

Not really. Mike is waiting on a board to come in. He used up his last board and had to order one. If all goes well, I would anticipate this weekend maybe. Only the post office can tell. KILLY, we need that board!!!