Smitteken Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'm wanting to build a game cam preferably digital. But i came up with the idea of buying a cheaper 35mm game cam and converting it to a digital. I know there are posters that make their own cams, but has anyone converted a 35mm to a digital? Thanks to all who reply... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trakker Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? on this site bond can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? Had considered doing the same thing with our old stealthcam. Bond builds cams, Tonya(Gus) has also built several. Pretty sure they both refer to jessies hunting page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? If you're just treplacing the camera in the older unit, it shouldn't be a problem. That assumes however that you can re-wire the system to work with the new cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? Never went from 35mm to digital, but it depends on what unit you are wanting to use. I think some of the guys have used the moultrie setup and made it into a digital cam. You can get all the info you need at Hags House or Jesses Hunting Good luck with building one, I am waiting on a few more parts to come in and I will be starting on my second digital cam Here is a picture of what my first digital cam looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? I've never tried what you're planning but think you would be much better off starting from scratch. The biggest thing would be to have the sensor reprogrammed to control the digital camera. There are several guys in the homebrew market that make sensors. The battery life is anywhere from 6 months to a year on a single 9v battery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? I agree you're better off starting from scratch. It might be able to be done but that would be harder than actually builing your own. I had a few old trail timers that I wanted to convert but I looked into it more and found out those only work with 35mm. They only have 2 wires, a shutter and a common. All the digitals I know of have to be run on 3 wires. Even if it did work you would still have to cut new holes for the flash and lens. The only thing you could do is replace the 35mm camera with a new, better one - most people use the owl for it's quality pic and flash. But even that might be tricky. Sorry I can't help you, I went through that too. The sensors that the cheaper game cams use aren't as good as what you can get for your homebrew anyway. And I don't think you would save that much money because all the stuff that you'd be getting from the cheap game cam(i.e. case, sensor) wouldn't be any chaper than getting it off pixcontroller.com or wherever. Usually the actual camera is the expensive part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitteken Posted May 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? Thanks guys and gals, this is exactly the type of input and answers i needed. I think i'm going to buy a Sony P41, and the kit from pixcontroller. NOW...one more question. If i build one with the stuff from pixcontroller, will i be able to remove the camera easily and still take pictures? or will it be permanantly dedicated to the game cam? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? Yeah you can disconnect it, as long as you don't solder the wires directly to the board. Some people use servo connectors or phone jacks, I used a stereo plug. You can disconnect it and take pictures the normal way no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Re: Camera Modification ??? Oh yeah good choice on the p41. I don't know if you've bought all your stuff but I have to recommend one more site, http://www.snapshotsniper.com/homebrewproducts.htm They have a really user friendly board with very minimal and easy soldering. Also check out the stereo jack and cord they have. That makes it a lot easier than solding to the little pads on the ribbon cable and usb hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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