Category Archives: Specialty Cameras

The “Digipod” is simply a digital 35mm film cartridge, that once adjusted, will fit most still SLR cameras

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As a 58 year old ex-professional photographer I have for years been looking at a number of old analogue or as I call them wet film (refers to the developing process) SLR camera bodies that I used as a young professional, all of which are precision mechanical instruments, they all hold great memories and have taken some great images.

Some are completely mechanical others have batteries to power meters, there are Nikons, Canons and a couple of Leicas’, in my eyes they are all works of art and I have taken some wonderful images with them, but they have not taken pictures for a number of years and that’s a sin.

So for the last five years been looking for a way to make a digital film pod to replace the 35mm film for these cameras, there has been a number of prototypes and a very steep learning curve for me.

I wanted the Digipod to be as versatile as possible in the space available, so there is no hard memory, everything is saved to a micro sd card, plus it has a mini USB for direct connection to a computer and a built in battery.

Others have tried, notably “Silicon” back in 2000, but they failed due to technical problems. Having researched their attempt, I came to the conclusion that it was an overcomplicated project which made it too expensive and the hardware was just too big, given that the smallest memory cards in 1999 were the thin smart media cards and a maximum of 128mb memory (about 24, pictures at that time) so it’s no surprise that they fell by the wayside!

See full description at IndieGoGO Project Digipod Page

EarthCam Debuts Construction Camera Time-Lapse for New Dunbar High School

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EarthCam’s construction camera technology was onsite since December 2011 to document progress for the new Dunbar High School in Washington, DC.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 20, 2013

The ribbon was cut for the new Dunbar High School in Washington, DC yesterday, unveiling the state-of-the-art $122 million facility located next to the previous 1970s-era building. EarthCam’s construction camera technology was onsite since December 2011 to document the progress in high definition megapixel imagery.

The new 280,000 square foot Dunbar High School leads the way in integrating technology into an educational setting, both inside and out, utilizing solar panels for a source of “green” power to digital projectors and interactive whiteboards in classrooms to enhance the learning experience. EarthCam’s construction camera technology was right at home on this jobsite, documenting progress for the new building that will welcome 1,100 students this school year. Project teams from Gilbane and Smoot Construction shared views of the progress on a public web page, inviting the community, students and alumni to watch Dunbar’s transformation.

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Digital streak camera captures full-color photographs of high-speed objects

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Aug 14, 2013 (http://phys.org)

Researchers at MetroLaser, Inc., have developed a new design for a digital streak camera that captures full-color images of projectiles traveling up to 3350 m/s, which is 10 times the speed of sound. This system was designed to replace the outdated film-based streak cameras that are still in use at high-speed test tracks.

ilm-based streak photography records the motion of an object as it passes in front of a camera lens, while the film moves behind a vertical slit aperture during the exposure. The result is a long, continuous  of the object.

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Work Zone Cam Launches 12 Megapixel Do-it-Yourself Construction Camera

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Professional Quality Time-Lapse Documentation with No Recurring Fee

New York (PRWEB) August 13, 2013

Work Zone Camera

Work Zone Camera

Work Zone Cam, a leading provider of construction webcam solutions, introduced a new 12 megapixel time-lapse camera designed for both professionals and amateurs seeking the ultimate do-it-yourself solution. While other jobsite webcam providers offer solutions with a monthly price tag attached, Work Zone Cam’s user-friendly system is plug-and-play and available for no monthly fee.

The powerful jobsite documentation camera is designed for extended outdoor use and provides the perfect do-it-yourself solution to create time-lapse movies with professional results. Work Zone Cam’s new value loaded offering is loaded with features not found on more expensive cameras, including superior digital SLR technology, a built-in wireless Sprint or Verizon modem and onboard storage capable of recording 3 years of images.

With applications in the construction, retail, healthcare, education and design-build industries, the rugged construction camera captures high-definition images of project progress, which the system FTP’s directly to the user’s local computer. Users can easily view and manage project images through the computer’s image directory.

For clients that don’t have a computer or simply want to outsource the service, Work Zone Cam offers a no-frills low cost hosting service. With the hosting services, the images are updated to Work Zone Cam’s secure servers and are delivered directly to the user’s website or mobile device, without the need for additional operating software. The client can easily access and navigate their image content within the provided web interface. At any time during the project, users may view, download, embed or share a high quality time-lapse movie of progress from beginning to end.

Companies can keep customers, partners and staff updated with live and archived images of project progress by promoting important updates and milestones on their website, Facebook and Twitter. The HD images are also ideal for print-quality ads and company promotions.

About Work Zone Cam
Founded by webcam specialists, Work Zone Cam provides a professional, reliable, and easy to use time-lapse camera solution for the construction industry. Work Zone Cam follows a simple approach of empowering their customers with the best Do-it-Yourself construction camera and delivering a basic, no-frills service to keep the prices low. Backed by award winning technology that is licensed from EarthCam – the industry leader, Work Zone Cam systems are wireless, all-weather digital SLR cameras that are ideal for documenting projects and producing HD quality time-lapse movies. Work Zone Cam has documented projects for many leading companies in the construction industry, including Skanska Construction, Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, Parsons, Flintco, Ames Construction, Arco Murray and Shawmut Design & Construction.

Learn more about the Work Zone Cam solution at http://www.workzonecam.com/.