[Geysers] Streaming cam

[Freund, Udo]

I've had a few discussions with Tom Cawley, who was (is still???) the
webmaster, about cams at OF.  The live cam donated by Canon (HUGE thanks
to the Canon folks and to Tom for getting it done!!!) does have
pre-programmable settings.  Presumably they are experimenting with those
settings from time to time.  We'll see if this device can still function
in a typical YNP winter.

Tom said that control would be driven by Park personnel, unlike other
cams that may be user driven.  The reasoning is obvious - too many users
would battle each other for control.  And OFVC personnel need this
device to be able to see the basin and will until the new Visitor
Education Center is up and running years from now.  The view from the
trailer simply sucks.

Those who do not have broadband are missing out.  Dial-up does not
support the bandwidth needed for streaming images.  This may push
laggards into taking the plunge into broadband, if they can get it.
Sadly, some can't or can't afford it.  At least they won't get a touch
of vertigo like I got when wind moves the cam around.  (c:)  It needs
image stabilization ... or a more solid mounting platform.

Thanks,
Udo Freund
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