Ohiobucks Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Here is my new digital homebrew game camera. I used a 2MP Olympus D380 with a PixController universal board and a Pelican 1060 case from Whitetail Supply. Tominator and I just hung this thing out in the woods Saturday morning, so hopefully soon we will be seeing some good pics. I have this funny feeling that this won't be the only camera I will be building...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera very nice--i bet it will take great pics. if you don't mind me asking---how much did it cost you to make? todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera [ QUOTE ] I have this funny feeling that this won't be the only camera I will be building...... [/ QUOTE ] I'll guartee you that you're right! Good job. What size hole did you use for the flash? It looks small. And did you use a flash enhancer or just glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Bond, I think it was 1/2" hole, then filed out a bit. It probably could stand to be a bit bigger, we'll see how it works. I used glass for the flash and the lens, then a freshnel (sp?) lens for the motion sensor. It was a basic kit from PixController. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Yep, we put it on a heavily used trail that I saw deer on all the time last year, and it appears they're still using it. Tom tested it out, and after a quick panic about flash bleed (cam took a pic while Tom was opening the case, thus the bleed), it took 3 excellent pics of Tom on the trail. I wanted to put on my clown suit, and moon the camera, but Tom wouldn't let me. I can see how this is going to be addicting. Digital is the way to go, instantaneous feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera That thing is sweet. What did that set you back? I know pelican Cases are expensive. I have one that cost $150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera [ QUOTE ] if you don't mind me asking---how much did it cost you to make? [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] That thing is sweet. What did that set you back? [/ QUOTE ] All in all, it was about $175 and some change. Sounds like there are some other sensors out there that aren't quite as expensive that are just as good. Maybe the next one I build..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera very awesome! Looks very good aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera [ QUOTE ] I wanted to put on my clown suit, and moon the camera, but Tom wouldn't let me. [/ QUOTE ] Dang spoil sport eh. Cool assembly idea Tom. Look's great. I can't even spell lectricity so no homemades are going to be made by this guy. It is addicting. Hope to see some pics from y'all soon. I should have some new ones after next weekend too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHISKEYSWAMP Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Nice work... You may want to add external power to the camera to allow for extra time in the field. You should get close to 2 weeks with the internal camera batteries. If you set the camera as an on/off camera you may get a little more time. Try a search on Hagshouse and you'll find plenty of information for this camera... again, nice work and can't wait to see some pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhtr1 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Nice job. I have two with the D380's and they are alot bigger. I like how small you kept it. I started out to build only one. I now have 4 and I will add more next spring. Its hunting season now so I dont have time. Good luck. Show us some game pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Nice looking camera, I bet it will work out just fine for you. Now go to getting the parts for the next one, I know it is coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Nice! I hope it works good for ya, can't wait to see some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: My new digital homebrew camera Looks great Tom. Look forward to seeing some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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