Miranda, I've been tempted to see about setting up something similar to document the removal of the Glines Canyon Dam and Elwha Dam on the Elwha River [1] and the subsequent restoration efforts and hopefully capture long-term succession.
I was thinking of using Canon powershot cameras with support from the open-source Canon firmware CHDK [2] and lantern batteries with a simple charging circuit. The whole thing could be placed in a waterproof box. It's all very DIY but allows for a much higher quality picture at a lower price point. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elwha_Ecosystem_Restoration [2] http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK -Tyler On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 12:03 PM, Miranda Redmond <mirandaredm...@gmail.com>wrote: > Hi, > > I am looking to set up field cameras at different wetland sites to get an > idea of what bird species are present. I would like the camera to be able > to: > -stay out in the field for 4 months without needing to be checked on > -have a timer setting where it could take a few photos every morning > (on a timer, ie one at 7 am and one at 8am) > -be protected and safe from the elements > -be fairly inexpensive > > I was thinking I could hook up the camera to a car battery or solar > panels, and hopefully get a camera with an intervalometer built in. Does > anyone have any recommendations? I know trail camera's have the power > supply set up and will last in the field for a few months, but they are > only used for taking motion detection photos. > > Let me know if you have any ideas and recommendations! > > Thank you! > Miranda Redmond > mirandaredm...@gmail.com > (415) 300-6901 >
