real time video of target

[cfish36]

I am trying to set up a remote camera viewing targets and be able to use the cameras as spotters. I cannot find any wireless systems that will reach out to 2500 - 3000 yards. (without spending a ton of money). Also would a cell phone send live video over the net if linked with a laptop and camera. Any help would be great.
Thanks

 

[skinney_7]

Re: real time video of target

dude, just get an extra laptop and skype it.

 

[blksno]

Re: real time video of target

Yes, there is a thread on here already about a fellow using his iPhone (the one that lets you use the camera for live video feeds) as a remote viewing station. If you have one phone set up down range, you could either be sending the image to another phone or potentially connect that phone to a laptop to record the live feed.

I'm probably going to be trying this method this summer when I get a chance to upgrade my phone. The one I have is great, (HTC Eris) but I'm looking forward to getting one with the live video chat feature, specifically for this task.

 

[cfish36]

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skinney, do you use your computer cam or can you use an external cam. sorry if this sounds like a dumb question. I have never used skype and I don't know much about it. but thanks for the info

 

[cfish36]

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The skype will not work unless I use a cell phone for getting on the web. (or cell internet card). I am setting the farthest cam up over 1.5 miles away from the nearest wireless internet source. I can't think of anyway to do this other than a cell internet card.

 

[skinney_7]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cfish36</div><div class="ubbcode-body">skinney, do you use your computer cam or can you use an external cam. sorry if this sounds like a dumb question. I have never used skype and I don't know much about it. but thanks for the info

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i've never done it, just got the idea last night when my sister had her new laptop here, if you have a cell phone with wireless internet capability and could run a better external camera that would be the way to go.

 

[AR10 sniper]

Re: real time video of target

Scroll down a page or 2 in this section. the thread is 600 yard target shooting.