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It’s working for me… Reply

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The 64" Golf Umbrella that I had on order, that is. I received it after dark yesterday and then spent the better part of 3 hours modifying, fitting, and finishing it for SCEPTER.  Please note my cat still strides across the umbrella. I am very pleased with the results.

CRW_0911.CRW I have spent several hours taking pictures this morning and have not taken the shots I want to best show the rig with the umbrella atop. There is just too much going on in the background. Of the 4 sets I took, this shot from set #3 is the best, yet too busy.

I’ll shoot a couple of videos later. One from the on-board WebCam [the WebCam that watches the Web Cam] and one from my iPhone, using the OWLE Bubo.

I think the umbrella will give sufficient rain protection. Its design makes it practical in windy conditions. We will have to see just how far that goes. The equipment will have UV protection. Again, I am pleased with the result. One day, I’ll have to get a personal 64" Golf Umbrella.

Video1 is up ~ Umbrella in Motion

Video2 is up ~ Umbrella—Outside View

Motion M1400 TPC repair order issued 1

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Motion M1400 Soon to be back in my hands. It was damaged during the ’08 Cycle North Carolina. I should have had it handled by one of the CNC staff. No, I packed it in my baggage—WRONG! Anyway, it will now be a dedicated camera server.

I’m excited to replace USB cables with WiFi and then use the Remote Desktop function of my laptop & TPC for TPC control of Livestream Studio. I’m expecting several hundred feet standoff. I know the iPaq Bluetooth Remote AutoMate Robot control works for over a block—tested.

I have a 64" Golf Umbrella on order 7

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It is to reduce the probability of my SCEPTER WebCams getting rained on. The small umbrella shown in this photo is a prototype. A 64" diameter is huge; yet, I think adequate for the purpose intended. I want to preclude equipment loss due to water. How long I shoot in the rain is to be determined. Of course, I’ll test. Look for pictures late next week.