The biggest problem I see with many of digital cameras is the way they go into sleep or shutdown mode. I managed to score a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5 which allows me to stop the shutdown in the settings. I can then use a manual shutter switch to take the pictures.
The advantage of this camera is the image also captures GPS data for image location.
Is there any other digital cameras out there that also have the shutdown override capability?
Ones without the large power chewing display screen would also be good.
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I have four cameras in transit, including two sony cybershot models. I intend to evaluate and tinker with them to see how they might meet my needs; I will add this to my evaluation and try to remember to report back on the four models. Do you know of other resources (wiki, spreadsheets, how-to's, build docs, etc) that capture tips/observations on the adaptation of various point and shoot models for UAV/Aerial Imagery? I ask so that I can add my findings to whatever existing data people may be referencing.
Hi Johann
It's the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5 right now
I have found a couple of interesting video cameras that I will try out that does video and stills. I will need to pull them apart to fit them into the plane. If these work I'll put it in this thread.
Thanks guys
It seems the places I go to must not know thier equipment as they all have said not possible to stopping the autoshutdown or restting the time to shutdown
30 mins should be more then enough time to do the work. After that specialist units would be needed anyway
Thanks
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