Deer Camera Timer

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Stump47

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #1

I am looking to make a deer camera timer that signals a digital camera to take pictures at 15 minute intervals starting from 5:30am to 10:00am and then 3:00pm to 7:15pm. The digital camera I am using will only need a connection for about 1 second for the snapshot to be recorded. I am sure this is possible but I do not know how to design the circuit. Can someone help me with this? Anything would be of help. Thanks.

 

blueroomelectronics

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #2

Just get a digital camera with a time lapse mode (my ancient Olympus E10 had this) and a large SD card. Set it on the hour and let it run.

If you want to DIY you'll need a microcontroller.
Time Lapse Hardware system for digital camera

 

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Stump47

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #3

Thanks, I am trying to use the camera I already have. I did look at the time lapse feature of the camera you are talking about. But I need pictures every 15 mins for 2 parts of the day. If I would just let it take pictures constantly every 15 mins, like the olympus, it would eat up the SD card too fast.

 

blueroomelectronics

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #4

How many photos? A 15min interval is only 48 photos a day. A SDHC card can hold thousands.

 

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Stump47

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #5

Do you still have the olympus camera? Do you want to sell it?

 

blueroomelectronics

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #6

Actually I do, it's got poor low light focus, CF card, and a noisy sensor. It does have a fast lens and is well sealed from dust. You don't want an SLR as it'll make mirror noise and scare away deer.

Here's a helpful link for finding a timelapse camera.
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Turns out my Canon SD790 has timelapse too. Never noticed it. Also there are sites with modified Canon firmware that supports the old cameras often adds features.

 

Last edited: Aug 25, 2009

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Stump47

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #7

noise wouldn't be a problem, it is going to go in a box stand overlooking a food plot. The camera will be mounted inside of a water proof box with only the lens exposed. How much?

 

blueroomelectronics

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #8

I've not thought about it. Where are you located?

 

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Stump47

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #9

Mississippi

 

blueroomelectronics

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #10

There's a fellow on eBay selling them for $129 US including shipping. Between US customs and shipping it would be worth your while to contact the eBay seller.
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Stump47

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• Aug 25, 2009

• #11

OK, Thanks for all of your help.