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Post by perentie » 28 Mar 2018, 9:02 am

Cant get the search to work.
Any one any experience with target cameras?
Getting sick of driving back and forth to see the shots when trying to get on target at longer range.
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Post by pomemax » 28 Mar 2018, 10:10 am

how savvy are you with phones
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=Came ... e&ie=UTF-8
hook one of your old phones as a view camera and view on a phone near you over Bluetooth or wifi
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Post by sungazer » 28 Mar 2018, 10:17 am

It depends on what distance if that is going to work. Bluetooth is going to crap out at 25m. If you are in a reception zone and both have sims you could use any of the apps like skype. To buy a camera setup you may as well buy an upgrade to your scope. or even a electronic target system silver mountain have a cheap one for about $1k
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Post by perentie » 28 Mar 2018, 11:59 am

Thanks but I dont have a smart phone and 6,7,8,and 900 yards is too much for my spotting scope.
Just bit the bullet and bought one of these
https://www.ausprecision.com.au/ Aussie made and less than $400 for the Professioal model. I will let you know how it goes.
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Post by pomemax » 28 Mar 2018, 12:30 pm

Looks ok 429 transmit to your laptop yer up to 1000 m if i had a need i may
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Post by marksman » 28 Mar 2018, 2:09 pm

I have a home made one that I use out to 700 yards
very helpful at that distance
it is a security camera that transmits back to a tablet type thingy ( I'm not much good with the electronics I'm afraid, but I can shoot :lol: )
the maker used a baked beans can for an ariel that works very well, only cost a couple of hundy I think or cheaper
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Post by juststarting » 28 Mar 2018, 2:13 pm

Marksman, what/how do you power it? And how long does the power source last?
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Post by marksman » 28 Mar 2018, 2:25 pm

copying from the book
"the armoured camera assembly has a rechargeable Li-ion battery with a nominal 15AH capacity. the 5v camera draws 1A so fully charged it should last 15 hours

you can see the battery on the bottom of the shield type thing, it only needed the metal shield because of the idiots at the range trying to shoot the camera
my setup is 4 years old now and you should be able to get much better now for cheaper
the tablet is good but needs shadow to see it properly
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Post by juststarting » 28 Mar 2018, 2:39 pm

I'm actually waiting for the hardware to land, for DIY target cam. I haven't thought about power options however, hence asking. Hoping it arrives this week actually, should be interesting.


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Post by Bent Arrow » 28 Mar 2018, 4:58 pm

What about an entry level telescope? I've got a 20-60 x telescope I use for that sort of thing. Set up on the edge of a table/shootung bench it works a treat.
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Post by Stix » 28 Mar 2018, 5:14 pm

Hey bentartow, how is it on a warm day through mirage...?

Im interested in cheap home made ones for the size & portability...god knows i carry enough gear in the car as it is...

What is it your getting JS...?
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Post by Stix » 28 Mar 2018, 5:19 pm

perentie wrote:Thanks but I dont have a smart phone and 6,7,8,and 900 yards is too much for my spotting scope.
Just bit the bullet and bought one of these
https://www.ausprecision.com.au/ Aussie made and less than $400 for the Professioal model. I will let you know how it goes.


I cant get that site to tell me anything on pricing :roll: ...it says select the model for pricing & details but nothing happens...
Wonder how good the actual cameras are... :crazy:

Do you know much are the 3 models are...?
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Post by Bent Arrow » 28 Mar 2018, 6:40 pm

Stix wrote:Hey bentartow, how is it on a warm day through mirage......?


Mirage can be a but of an issue on hot days, having it up off the ground helps.
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Post by deye243 » 28 Mar 2018, 7:57 pm

cut through the clutter here is all you need to know

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/ ... cam-20703/
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Post by juststarting » 28 Mar 2018, 9:30 pm

Here's the original thread.
https://enoughgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5474
I've posted in there.
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Post by perentie » 29 Mar 2018, 7:37 am

Stix wrote:
perentie wrote:Thanks but I dont have a smart phone and 6,7,8,and 900 yards is too much for my spotting scope.
Just bit the bullet and bought one of these
https://www.ausprecision.com.au/ Aussie made and less than $400 for the Professioal model. I will let you know how it goes.


I cant get that site to tell me anything on pricing :roll: ...it says select the model for pricing & details but nothing happens...
Wonder how good the actual cameras are... :crazy:

Do you know much are the 3 models are...?


Click on products on the top line, then select the model from the drop down box. The prices are there. Basic 200 meter one $199.
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Post by Gaznazdiak » 29 Mar 2018, 11:15 am

I just had a look at the "basic" unit on offer from Australian Precision for $199 and the description says:
"The effective range of wireless transmission in ideal conditions for mobile devices is approximately 100m depending on environmental factors"

I have cheap scopes that can see a .223 hole at that range, seems rather pointless if a $200 camera setup only gives you 100m when the $299 standard will do 500m
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Post by sungazer » 29 Mar 2018, 11:26 am

Marketing 101 have a cheap entry level to get you in then another model up that look like it offers more value for money. They are probably made exactly the same with de tune link.
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Post by Gaznazdiak » 29 Mar 2018, 11:45 am

sungazer wrote:Marketing 101 have a cheap entry level to get you in then another model up that look like it offers more value for money. They are probably made exactly the same with de tune link.



Just like the 2nd hand car yards used to do, advertise crazy cheap deals, then when you turn up it's "well that one's gone, but we have this one for only twice that price"
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Post by juststarting » 29 Mar 2018, 11:52 am

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Post by dreysi » 23 Aug 2021, 7:41 pm

perentie wrote:Thanks but I dont have a smart phone and 6,7,8,and 900 yards is too much for my spotting scope.
Just bit the bullet and bought one of these
https://www.ausprecision.com.au/ Aussie made and less than $400 for the Professioal model. I will let you know how it goes.


How did the camera work out for you?
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