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An eye in the sky

ing down: It could however be positioned just about anywhere. The sup-
plied lead from the solar panel is long enough to be remote from the cam-
era and means that the camera could, for instance, be left inside the boat
looking out, maybe with a battery monitor in view, or in the bilges (using
the infrared spot)? There are many possibilities, as long the solar panel has

a good South view of the sky. For myself, I don’t like to leave too much stuff
access to the batteries while I am away, and as the panel supplies all the
camera’s needs at under £25, it seemed like a worthwhile accessory.
The camera records video or take stills day and night if the PIR is triggered,
storing them on a memory card for checking or downloading via the app at
any time, or you just watch and listen in live which is the most useful thing
for me. Consequently, I have not bothered fitting a memory card. It also has
the ability to set off loud alarms, but I don’t use any of these security cam-
era features. The PIR would be triggering all the time!

There is, I think, only a privacy issue if your view is of a public space. Mine is
nearly all of my boat, just taking in a little of the pontoon as you see. I
should probably put a sticker on the boat (supplied with the camera) warn-
ing of the use of a security camera. The marina management know I have it
fitted. It gives me lovely shots when we are underway including my bald
patch!

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