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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 10, 2010 3:48:59 GMT
My first field test of the PhotoRobo at Olango Bird sanctuary was unexpectedly graced by the presence of Ralph Nabong, he'd been there the previous day as well and was blessed with many birds at that time. However, the place was just about bird-less this time:  I was able to capture some images of a Whimbrel though, the first ever photos I have captured remotely using the PhotoRobo device: Canon EOS 450D; Tv (1/800); f/5.6; 400 mm; ISO: 200 Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV   Canon EOS 450D; Tv (1/1000); f/5.6; 400 mm; ISO: 200 Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV  |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 10, 2010 4:19:16 GMT
I am not familiar with your Robotic gadget, perhaps you can elaborate on it. I like the Whimbrel with the captured crab. Well done Bobby. Mabuhay.
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Post by JP Cariño on Apr 10, 2010 4:38:09 GMT
wow! your robot project works! great photos bobby
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Apr 10, 2010 4:39:45 GMT
Bobby K ... Your robot is working well ! Let's do a field test in Bohol and Nug-as
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Apr 10, 2010 4:42:58 GMT
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Post by mantarey on Apr 10, 2010 4:48:19 GMT
Congrats on this amazing contraption Bobby. Loving the first photo of the Whimbrel.  |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 10, 2010 4:55:51 GMT
Bobby K ... Your robot is working well ! Let's do a field test in Bohol and Nug-as Doc, the basic design of the PhotoRobo does not lend itself to mountainous terrain. It's going to be used only for shorebirds and waders. I already have a design in mind for a multi-level remote unit that may be useful even in vegetation-rich environments. However, when Osawa arrives, you can be sure we will go to Nug-as and Bohol as well. We are also looking at Camiguin in the not-so-distant future. :-) |
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 10, 2010 4:59:07 GMT
Thank you very much for the kind appreciation guys. It seems that shore birds do not react to the presence of the gadget, even when it moves, but it is very hard to get a lock on just one individual if there are not many birds around. :-)
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Post by Clemn A. Macasiano Jr. on Apr 10, 2010 5:09:12 GMT
Bobby K ... Your robot is working well ! Let's do a field test in Bohol and Nug-as Doc, the basic design of the PhotoRobo does not lend itself to mountainous terrain. It's going to be used only for shorebirds and waders. I already have a design in mind for a multi-level remote unit that may be useful even in vegetation-rich environments. However, when Osawa arrives, you can be sure we will go to Nug-as and Bohol as well. We are also looking at Camiguin in the not-so-distant future. :-) Camiguin here we come . Go Go Go |
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Post by Sylvia Ramos on Apr 10, 2010 5:39:59 GMT
Congrats, the robot worked!
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Post by William Lim on Apr 10, 2010 8:21:29 GMT
Congratulations on the successful robocam initial outing, Bobby. Next project is to design a flying robocam to fly with the birds to take BIF's  |
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Post by Marester Bas Macasiano on Apr 10, 2010 8:51:15 GMT
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Apr 10, 2010 10:29:22 GMT
WOW!!! I must suggest that the next one a boat for waders
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 10, 2010 10:45:48 GMT
Wowowww.... excellent early results, Bobby! I'd like to see a video of the PhotoRobo stalking a wader, interspersed with the remote operator (who I trust won't be in undies this time). |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Apr 10, 2010 10:48:10 GMT
Thank you Bobby. That is what I would call Filipino ingenuity. Well done Bobby. Mabuhay. |
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Apr 10, 2010 16:04:44 GMT
Genius Bobby K! Ang galeng!
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Post by Ralf Nabong on Apr 10, 2010 23:49:45 GMT
Here's Bobby's Bird Patrol with a Canon mount in action! Both vehicle and camera are remote controlled with wireless video feed to boot! Great workmanship Bobby!   |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Apr 11, 2010 1:14:20 GMT
OMG.... it doesn't only work..... the PhotoRobo is very photogenic in action as well!!!  I hope Bong and Bobby don't mind, I'm sharing the concept and pics at DP Review. Here's Bobby's Bird Patrol with a Canon mount in action! Both vehicle and camera are remote controlled with wireless video feed to boot! Great workmanship Bobby! |
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Post by Ariel Matias on Apr 11, 2010 1:28:20 GMT
Filipino ingenuity at its best!!! Impressive and very creative!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Apr 11, 2010 9:48:59 GMT
Ahihihihi, thank you guys for the very encouraging remarks. The next one will hopefully have a mechanism to raise and lower the lens as well. :-)
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