Camera Trapping...

As a new member to this site, and the bod behind the new camera trap and remote imaging system 'Traxwatch One'...

I would like to know what fellow wildlife photographers honest opinions are regarding the whole subject of camera trapping?

 

Would also at this point like to congratulate Simon and Jason for a well thought of site and wish them well with Wildlife Whisperer

 

Regards

 

...kevin

 

www.traxwatch.com

Tags: Camera trapping - Traxwatch One

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Permalink Reply by Kate MacRae on November 30, 2010 at 19:09
Hi Kevin..... I set up a group here called the Trail Cam Club for people purchasing or using trail cams. I have recently bought a Bushnell, but will take a look at your site..... and be back in touch!
Permalink Reply by Kate MacRae on November 30, 2010 at 19:12
Kevin... just looked at your site.... but couldn't find anything that explains exactly what the Traxwatch is....... only specifications etc......??????
Permalink Reply by Gareth Jones on November 30, 2010 at 20:12
Hi Kevin,

Does your device act as a remote trigger for a "normal" stills camera or video camera?

They are great photos as examples. I can see where this would be really good.

Gareth
Permalink Reply by Kevin Bromley (Traxwatch) on November 30, 2010 at 22:21
Gareth...

Thanks for your comments... Yes its a remote trigger for any DSLR and some video/cams that have a remote cable release port...
I have been developing it over the last two years as a found that seems to be a gap in the market for such a product... Not only is capable of producing a IR beam trip wire it also boast PIR detection and Time lapse... It also possible to achieve multi-frame shooting and delay's in triggering plus much more... This is number one out of the 'Traxwatch' stable.. I am working very closely with wildlife photographers coming up innovative products that hopefully solve problems that little bit better... With 'Traxwatch One' your only boundary is your imagination...

Regards


...kevin
Permalink Reply by Kevin Bromley (Traxwatch) on November 30, 2010 at 22:26
Hi Kate...

Yes you are right, there is no info page explaining the 'Traxwatch One' trap, but that will be put right this week.
Hopefully also with a link to a video presentation on how it all works... Just holding auditioning for the star role... at the moment you might be stuck with me... Very interested in you group, is it an open invitation for anybody to join?

Regards


...kevin
Permalink Reply by Gavin Parsons on December 6, 2010 at 14:01
Hi Kevin

Did I see your camera trap at the Rutland Bird Fair? if so I was kind of interested. I've been toying with the idea of a camera trap for a specific location next to my house (its a riverbank under a bridge). I'm not sure (personally) that I'd use a trap too often in my other photography work because I like to see what I'm photographing, but there is no denying camera trap photos give a different perspective.

There is skill in creating the image with a trap, but it's more of a skill in setting up then capturing the moment, which is why I think many wildlife photographers have a hard time with accepting them.
Permalink Reply by Kevin Bromley (Traxwatch) on December 8, 2010 at 1:35
Hi Gavin...

Yes you did see me at Rutland, it was the debut launch of Traxwatch One...
What a reception I got, overwhelming...

Yes as to your comments regarding seeing what you are taking, you are right, there is something about seeing the shot of a lifetime with your own eyes and deciding the moment to freeze for ever... But as you say there is different skills required to successfully camera trap, all drawn from the wealth of experience gained from behind the lens photography, but adapted...

I like to think of the Trapping systems as just another aid to a same end result, an image you construct in your mind of a moment in time that can be frozen in a digital format... Its like painting, an artist has a pre concieved end result in thier mind and to capture that they use an aid to freeze that image, a paint brush and canvas...

I supose you could say that the camera itself is not purist as it to is a gadget...

I dont think using my camera trap or anything like it, takes personal achievment away from an impressive photograph, the whole pre setup requires imagination to start then the skills of using such high tech equipment as the cameras are these day's, that too with skill and techniques required for getting the focus right and in the right area of the desired frame... and not forgetting knowledge and the field craft surrounding your chosen subject...

Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like any information to help you further decide ya or na to a trap from me or others...

I am very interested in wildlife photographers thoughts on this subject...

Many thanks


...kevin
Permalink Reply by Gavin Parsons on December 8, 2010 at 9:40
I agree Kevin. photographs taken with a camera trap are an art form in their own right. I have seen both good and bad. The difference in picture quality between a photographer set up trap and a researcher set up one show the differences. I would like to see photographic competitions creating a category just for camera traps as the skill is completely different and that's why I think many photographers think they shouldn't be allowed.

When I have my house completed (I'm knee deep in dust at the moment) I will be seriously looking into a camera trap to see what visits my location and to investigate the artistry in obtaining a great shot with them.

So I'm an advocate of the technique and the equipment

Cheers

Gavin
Permalink Reply by Kate MacRae on December 8, 2010 at 11:19
Of course anyone can join!!!! I am new to trail cams and have bought a Bushnell....good to share experiences etc. I am very interesting in finding out more about your system as well - the shots look fantastic. I have been watching Charlie's blog... he is using your traxwatch isn't he?
Permalink Reply by Gareth Jones on December 8, 2010 at 13:05
I saw that about Charlie using something from his twitter feed. He has a blog as well? I went to the website but it was down.

Kevin, If its your system how is Charlie triggering it underwater?

My issue with a camera trap is how do you make it secure? My trailcam is locked to a tree, I know someone can cut the cable but it stops someone just picking it up and walking off with it.

However, I would love to experiment with a camera trap.
I think Annie Haycock has a trailmaster, which works off her video recorder.
Something else on the shopping list then........
Permalink Reply by Gareth Jones on December 10, 2010 at 16:08

Kevin,

What if a camera does not have a way of remote firing. 

What I am thinking is there are some small video cameras like http://www.goprocamera.com/ 

If you stuck the button down on the device and supplied power via the Usb connection.  If you could do something to trigger that power being switched on (using Traxwatch to detect the trigger and send a signal some how to power the device) then it would record.

Why would you want to do this?  Well apart from the cameras being cheap, soon you will be able to buy two of them and produce a 3d movie with them.

 

I think I have been reading a bit too much Charlie Hamilton James................

I just like the idea of a 3D camera trap.

 

Better sit down now..........

Permalink Reply by Kate MacRae on December 10, 2010 at 16:34

Great idea Gareth... just followed that link to the goprocameras.... I really must stop readng about your ideas and looking at your links! you keep giving me ideas......

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