"Excellence in Imaging"Time-Lapse Webcam System Rentals
Erdman Video Systems offers fully customized time-lapse webcam system rentals. Rental Systems come in the configuration of your choice "All-in-one" or "Two-piece". The All-In-One has all the main hardware contained inside the camera housing. The Two-Piece separates the computer control module into its own box for easy access. There are two different rental terms we offer: Short, and Long term.
All rentals include:- Computer control unit: AMD 500Mhz embedded PC with 512MB ram and dual mirrored 80GB hard disk drives to store images.
- Custom designed embedded control circuitry with watchdog function.
- Universal power adaptor housed in weatherproof enclosure.
- Weatherproof camera housing with adjustable head mount of your choice(pole, wall, or pedestal)
- Up to 150ft cable.
- 8MP Canon digital camera or equivalent
Short Term Rentals
Short term rentals come with the following terms plus our standard terms:
- $475 per month
- 3 to 12 month duration
- $1000 refundable security deposit
- Payment of first 3 months upfront
Long Term Rentals
Long term rentals come with the following terms plus our standard terms:
- $400 per month
- 12 months or longer duration
- $500 refundable security deposit
- Payment of first 3 months upfront
Camera Options
| Choose camera below | Short term Monthly | Long term Monthly | ||
| Model | Megapixels | Zoom | Price | Price |
| Canon PowerShot SX100 IS | 8 | 10X | Incl. | Incl. |
| Canon PowerShot G10 | 14.7 | 5X | $100 | $50 |
| Canon Digital Rebel XSi † | 12 | 18-55mm | $200 | $125 |
| No camera option(you provide SLR) - includes large housing and battery eliminator | - | - | $25 | $25 |
Live video options
| Model | Megapixels | Zoom | ST Price | LT Price |
| Sony FCB-IX11A add-in - includes live video add in card and VMView software for remote viewing. Password protected HTML viewing webpage provided. ‡(added to digital camera housing) | .3 | 10X | $150 | $100 |
| Sony FCB-EX980SP add-in - includes live video add in card and VMView software for remote viewing. Password protected HTML viewing webpage provided. ‡ (added to digital camera housing) | .8 | 26X | $175 | $125 |
| Sony FCB-IX11A standalone - Includes separate camera housing, up to 100ft cable, live video add in card, and VMView software for remote viewing (for use along side digital camera) | .3 | 10X | $200 | $150 |
| Sony FCB-EX980SP standalone - Includes separate camera housing, up to 100ft cable, live video add in card, and VMView software for remote viewing (for use along side digital camera) | .8 | 26X | $225 | $175 |
System Add-ons
| Description | ST Price | LT Price |
| Pan & Tilt Motor: 24 vDC, 40 kg payload, 0.1 degree accuracy | $275 | $125 |
| Biscuit Box monitor - WVGA resolution 7" LCD monitor installed in biscuit box for easy viewing and configuration. | $50 | $25 |
| Heater - For systems operating below 0° C: Includes glass heater for defogging/deicing & controlller heater for HDD protection. | $50 | $25 |
| Windshield Wiper and Washer (AllinOne Nano with EH5723) - Integral windshield wiper system with self-priming washer unit. | $100 | $50 |
| Windshield Wiper and Washer (2pc. Nano with EH5723) - Integral windshield wiper system with self-priming washer unit. | $125 | $75 |
| Weather Station - live weather dials added to your website | $250 | $150 |
| Solar power option - Solar panel, battery bank, and charging circuits. Call for a specific quote. Starting at: (call for exact quote) | $250 | $150 |
| 802.11 wireless radio kit - for connecting wirelessly where cables cannot reach (Kit comes in pair: one base, one client) Includes mount & cable | $100 | $75 |
| 802.11 wireless radio client - for connecting wirelessly where cables cannot reach (single radio, must have existing 802.11 coverage at camera location) Includes mount & cable | $75 | $50 |
| Cellular modem integration - Integration of your provided USB cellular modem. | free | free |
† Includes upgrade to larger housing plus battery eliminator.
‡ Does NOT include hosting. HTML page with flash/silverlight objects is provided for use on your server with your hosting.