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by **Jack Spencer** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:54 pm

Thank you Jason! You're the best! :cheers:

by **Craig Kumler** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:28 pm

Thank you Jason..looks really good!

by **Edward Morris** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:42 pm

Jason......you are the MAN!
Great to see Chama again.
Thank you Sir, for all your good work.

by **Edwin Frey** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:58 pm

A hearty "Thank You" from an avid fan, of yours and of the railroad!

by **Sharon Evans** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:00 pm

Well right now someone is adjusting the south tipple cam and we have a great shot of the swamp.

by **Sharon Evans** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:19 pm

Oh well, south cam is out again. Guess Jason is still doing his adjustments and fixes.

by **Jeff Schrimmer** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:47 pm

I love those cams and greatly appreciate all the efforts.

For those who missed it: here is the special view we saw during the period of adjustment.

Jeff

by **Rich Murray** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:48 pm

Jason, Thank you going the extra mile(s) and out of your way just so we arm chair fans can get a bit of virtual Chama time.

How's the outlook for the future with the current equipment?

by **Gary Townshend** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:27 pm

Thank you, Jason. The C&TS has been missed while the cameras were out. It is so good to have them back, so I can watch them from Toronto, Ontario!

by **Bruce McDowell** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:25 pm

Bravo Jason!

New position for South Cam or just a different zoom aspect? Curious, no judgement zone!

by **Jack Spencer** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:43 pm

This view reminds me of when the cams were first tested in 2012. Will it stay this way? I like it.

by **Jason Rose** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:10 pm

Yes, that was me working on the South Cam. I was replacing the camera chassis to get the external mic working. I just turned it back on, but there's nothing happening right now so I can't tell if it's working. I expect y'all will tell me tomorrow.

Yes, I adjusted the view while i was in there. I pulled the zoom out all the way and moved it over a bit so we can better see the Sand House. There's no way I'm going back up there unless it's absolutely necessary, so it's staying this way.

Working on the Tipple, especially alone, is a lot like a space walk. It's dangerous and few have done it. You have to move very slowly and deliberately. You have to take EVERYTHING you'll need (or might need) with you. You can't drop anything. One wrong move, you die.

All-in-all, it was a good day. I'm very tired. 'Nite everyone.

by **Jason Rose** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:15 pm

Rich Murray wrote:
How's the outlook for the future with the current equipment?

Might last a few more years. Might die before I click "Submit" on this post. :smiley16:

I ain't takin' bets...

by **Jack Spencer** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:38 am

Jason, I don't mean to be this negative, but I actually really don't like the new view on the south cam. I miss the former view, even the first view until 2015. I wish it could be changed.

by **Rich Murray** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:09 am

Jack Spencer wrote:Jason, I don't mean to be this negative, but I actually really don't like the new view on the south cam. I miss the former view, even the first view until 2015. I wish it could be changed.

If we took a poll we'd most likely get about 50% who like the new view and 50% who don't. I'll say this, I didn't care for the previous view but, I got used to it pretty quick.

by **Jason Rose** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:59 am

I'll be back, eventually, to replace the network gear. I'll put it to a vote before then and change it back if that's what the majority wants.

by **Rich Murray** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:12 am

Rich Murray wrote:
Jack Spencer wrote:Jason, I don't mean to be this negative, but I actually really don't like the new view on the south cam. I miss the former view, even the first view until 2015. I wish it could be changed.

If we took a poll we'd most likely get about 50% who like the new view and 50% who don't. I'll say this, I didn't care for the previous view but, I got used to it pretty quick.

PS: I'll bet Joe K likes the new view :lol:

by **Jason Rose** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:18 am

It looks like there's still an issue with the mics. Sorry guys.

by **Sharon Evans** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:42 am

As to the view, I like it other then maybe tipping it down slightly to get more of the track at the sand tower. You would only lose some sky.

by **Rich Murray** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:46 am

Sharon Evans wrote:As to the view, I like it other then maybe tipping it down slightly to get more of the track at the sand tower. You would only lose some sky.

That will also help later in the year to guard against lens flare from the sun

by **Bruce McDowell** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:20 am

I got to watch the train leave today - I'm super happy!

With one day of observation, and reading the comments above, I'd agree with the thought on tipping angle down a bit but leaving the zoom as currently displayed.

I'm also totally on-board with the "live Jason is better than dead Jason" theme!

by **Jonathan Cordova** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:27 am

Bruce McDowell wrote:I got to watch the train leave today - I'm super happy!

With one day of observation, and reading the comments above, I'd agree with the thought on tipping angle down a bit but leaving the zoom as currently displayed.

I'm also totally on-board with the "live Jason is better than dead Jason" theme!

lol bruce

by **Allan Kirkpatrick** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:36 pm

I am in the group that likes the widest angle available.
Tipping the camera sound like a good idea.
Come the 4th of July, the added sky should give us a great view of the fireworks.
Just as an aside. Is the North camera zoomed all the way out?
Is there a way to show more of the swamp without losing too much of the coaling area?
Jason, you are soooo right re the danger of moving around on the upper part of the coaling tower.
More Kudos for all the effort you have put in keeping these cameras working.

Allan

by **Jason Rose** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:46 pm

If I remember correctly, the north cam is pulled back all the way. So is the Depot cam.

by **Tom Casper** » Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:13 am

I will pile on this thread and ask for less sky and a slight shift to the east.

Tom C.

by **Farol Henkle** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:54 pm

This new view, especially in the area by the ash pit, seem rather blurry. I thought perhaps it was me, but even the green bushes or weeds are blurry. I have a hard time viewing when an engine is at the ash pit, to find out what number the engine is. I'm open to feedback on this.

by **Jason Rose** » Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:05 pm

I can adjust that remotely and will take a look tomorrow.

Thanks, Farol.

by **George Stoudenmire** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:19 am

OK I will have to jump in here.

ANY VIEW IS BETTER THAN NO VIEW !!!!!!!

Thank You Jason for all of your Hard Work and endless hours of working on the system trying to keep up with little or no help!

by **Jason Rose** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:06 am

Thanks, George.

by **Jason Rose** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:06 am

How is the focus on the south cameras now? Better?

by **Jonathan Cordova** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:08 am

by **Jack Spencer** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:09 am

Farol Henkle wrote:This new view, especially in the area by the ash pit, seem rather blurry. I thought perhaps it was me, but even the green bushes or weeds are blurry. I have a hard time viewing when an engine is at the ash pit, to find out what number the engine is. I'm open to feedback on this.

The only main reason you can't see the number is because the loco is too filthy to even make it out!

by **Farol Henkle** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:14 am

Jason - it seems to be a bit better, but not quite as good as the former cam views. It is just in that part of the window view, lower left corner, like looking at it because it is in shadowy area or looking through some tall bushes, too. Overall, the rest of the view is fine! Again, all your help is greatly appreciated, and anything is better than nothing! "Keep on chugging, but don't run out of steam!"

by **Jason Rose** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:15 am

I'll try to focus again later in the day, when the light is better.

by **Jason Rose** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:04 am

I refocused in full daylight as promised. It looks fine to me.

by **Jonathan Cordova** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:26 am

looks fine to me to jason

by **Farol Henkle** » Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:54 pm

The Daylight does make a big difference and it looks fine now. Thank you so much for all you do and bring us all back with memories of our times there, even it if was only one time - August 2002. Ah,......homesick. Ha, ha.

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