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This is a live view of Boston's Inner Harbor from the Sea Tow Boston HarborCam. The Canon VB-C10R camera is mounted high above Sea Tow Boston's Dispatch Center.

Are you enjoying the HarborCam?

Please let us know with some feedback ...... "click here" or on the feedback image below to send Sea Tow Boston a note.

Notes and Hints on using the HarborCam:

Take Control:.....You gain control of the HarborCam by clicking on the "Start Control" button with your mouse. You will be given at least 1.5 minutes of control. If someone else already has control, you will go into a queue. The button will then show how much time you have to wait until your turn. After your time is up, you continue to retain control unless someone else enters the queue.

Hints:

  • Click on it: The easiest way to control the camera is just to "click" anywhere on the image. The camera will automatically center that spot in the middle of the frame. Zoom Out, click where you want to look and then Zoom In.
  • Note: The HarborCam has a 16 X Zoom lens. On windy days it shakes a little on long shots.
  • Use the Presets: We have set up eight preset views that are interesting. Click on those and the HarborCam automatically adjusts the Pan-Tilt-Zoom and goes to that view. (especially helpful with slower internet connections)
  • Speed and Frame Rate: The camera (Canon VB-C10R) is very fast:: 30 frames per second. With a good high speed internet connection you should see near motion picture quality images. The connection, however, is completely dependant on your internet connection speed. The slower your connection the slower the frame rate and the slower the response from the Pan-Tilt-Zoom controls. If you have a slower connection, Be Patient and allow you computer the time to "Catch Up" with the camera.
  • Real Time: The picture you are seeing is a live broadcast. It's not uncommon to see a boater in the harbor talking on a cell phone and waving to the camera. Give it a try next time you are in the harbor. Call a friend and have them watch you on the HarborCam.

Note: ....The HarborCam uses a "Java" applet to operate the camera's Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature. If your internet browser doesn't have Java "Enabled" you will not be able to control the camera. Re-enable Java in your browser and enjoy the HarborCam.

  • In Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to the help tab and search for "Re-enable a browser add-on"
  • in Netscape Navigator, go to the help tab and search for "Scripts & Plugins".

Note 2: ..This is new!... If You have "Java" installed an you can't operate the camera or the text is in Japanese, You may have a new version of Java installed on your computer. Find out more. (Click Here)

Enjoy the views of Boston Harbor courtesy of Sea Tow Boston. ....Sea Tow.... "Where Boaters Belong" TM
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