Rare BillOh Posted November 14, 2007 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Has anyone heard anything about the Miami port webcams? Since I started trying to get a picture of Freedom in dock, or coming and going, the cam has been down. An email to the webmaster has gone unanswered. I know its a free service, but it would be nice to know if its coming back or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutsCruiser Posted November 14, 2007 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Has anyone heard anything about the Miami port webcams? Since I started trying to get a picture of Freedom in dock, or coming and going, the cam has been down. An email to the webmaster has gone unanswered. I know its a free service, but it would be nice to know if its coming back or not. I'm a frequent Port of Miami cam watcher and has also noticed it was down. I'm not to worried that it will not come back. It had been down before (probably a year ago) for several weeks. Someone on this board was able to contact the admin and he fixed it. That took a couple of days also because, if I remember correctly, he was stationed in another building. Maybe we should ask RCCL to put up cam's near ports. I love to see the ports and ships. Especially when my cruising date gets closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi's Mom Posted November 14, 2007 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Has anyone heard anything about the Miami port webcams? Since I started trying to get a picture of Freedom in dock, or coming and going, the cam has been down. An email to the webmaster has gone unanswered. I know its a free service, but it would be nice to know if its coming back or not. It's been down now for a while BillOh. :( I really miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi's Mom Posted November 14, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm a frequent Port of Miami cam watcher and has also noticed it was down. I'm not to worried that it will not come back. It had been down before (probably a year ago) for several weeks. Someone on this board was able to contact the admin and he fixed it. That took a couple of days also because, if I remember correctly, he was stationed in another building. Maybe we should ask RCCL to put up cam's near ports. I love to see the ports and ships. Especially when my cruising date gets closer. Do you know who should be contacted??? I REALLY miss this camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted November 14, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted November 14, 2007 It's been down now for a while BillOh. :( I really miss it. Its been down the last 4 Sundays, but during that time, I have caught it up during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted November 14, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Do you know who should be contacted??? I REALLY miss this camera! I used the CONTACT WEBMASTER link at the bottom of the page. He may not own the cams, but he might know who is responsible for them. I'll advise if I get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted November 15, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I used the CONTACT WEBMASTER link at the bottom of the page. He may not own the cams, but he might know who is responsible for them. I'll advise if I get an answer. No answer yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutsCruiser Posted November 16, 2007 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Do you know who should be contacted??? I REALLY miss this camera! I looked up the thread I was refering to.... it was the butler who did it :p This thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=407084 Seriously... I don't know.. Last time it seams that Theron (TPKeller) was able to get in contact with someone. Maybe if he reads this he is willing to ask that person if the cam will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaGW Posted November 16, 2007 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2007 If you go to the webcam's page and then drill all the way through the site to the Miami Herald's (webcams owner) webcam page, and hover your mouse over the two webcam graphics, you get a "Webcam under maintenance" message and there's no active link. Now, mind you the other camera which looks interesting where the link takes you someplace take you to a "page not found" message. So, obviously, they are doing some restructuring of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi's Mom Posted November 16, 2007 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its been down the last 4 Sundays, but during that time, I have caught it up during the week. I havent been so lucky :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Bee Posted November 16, 2007 #11 Share Posted November 16, 2007 ...and the Miami Live webcam which was oh so much better has been down for many months. The placeholder says "camera update in progress." Geez, how long does it take? http://seemiamilive.com/webcam1big.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted November 16, 2007 Author #12 Share Posted November 16, 2007 This is on the webcam page, maybe if everyone sends them an email, they might answer. If you continue experiencing difficulty, contact: webmaster@ecodb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted November 16, 2007 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I looked up the thread I was refering to.... it was the butler who did it :p This thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=407084 Seriously... I don't know.. Last time it seams that Theron (TPKeller) was able to get in contact with someone. Maybe if he reads this he is willing to ask that person if the cam will be back. Wow a blast from the past! I dug through my old e-mails and found the POC that I talked with last year. I've sent an e-mail but no idea if he's even still around. I'll let you know if I find out anything. Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutsCruiser Posted November 17, 2007 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Wow a blast from the past!I dug through my old e-mails and found the POC that I talked with last year. I've sent an e-mail but no idea if he's even still around. I'll let you know if I find out anything. Theron Sorry... :p I seam to have a good memory for totally useless (but fun) stuff:D Thanks for trying to contact him. I watch the cam often when I need my "cruise-shot" and my family uses it when we are on one of the ships. It's somehow special when you get some images of your departure in the mail from a relative who was thousends of miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian131489 Posted November 17, 2007 #15 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I have sent them three e-mails, but I have not recieved one back yet. I hope it gets fixed soon, it allows an escape from reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted November 17, 2007 #16 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Well he's still around! I spoke with the administrator by e-mail, and he gave me permission to post the gritty details of what's happened. Basically they have operated the two Miami webcams with no sponsorship for three years. The cost is several thousand dollars per month (them T-1s do take a bite!) So he has had to take them off line while they try to figure out how they are going to redefine the business model such that they can at least plug the hole in the bottom of the well. To be frank, they are seeking advertisers. It seems in the past they have advertised with other (non-cruise) business sectors, but obviously these cameras may well attract interest from the cruise industry. So... if anyone knows of a business wanting to throw some ad dollars at a fairly popular webcam, I'd be happy to pass your contact info along to them! :) On a positive note, the admin did seem quite upbeat about the prospects that they would be back at some point, hopefully not too far in the future. Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailc Posted November 17, 2007 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I also enjoy watching the ships & miss not seeing them on the Miami webcam. I was able to watch them as they were near the end of the channel on another webcam. There are 2 webcams. I can't get the Biscayne Bay one to work for me. I was able to watch the South Beach one. It takes a little time to download, & you can control the camera. Miami Webcams Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Bee Posted November 17, 2007 #18 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Basically they have operated the two Miami webcams with no sponsorship for three years. Two? The Wachovia cam is one. Do they also operate the Biscayne Bay webcam on the Miami Live site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted November 17, 2007 #19 Share Posted November 17, 2007 If I remember correctly, the one with the good view of the port that we all remember is the "Wachovia Financial Center". The other one he's talking about is the "Four Seasons Hotel and Tower". I think there are others around town, but I don't know of any that show a clear view of the cruise terminals. Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Bee Posted November 17, 2007 #20 Share Posted November 17, 2007 If I remember correctly, the one with the good view of the port that we all remember is the "Wachovia Financial Center". The other one he's talking about is the "Four Seasons Hotel and Tower". I think there are others around town, but I don't know of any that show a clear view of the cruise terminals. Theron I guess I never saw the Four Seasons one. The Miami Live cam is atop the Mariott. The angle is different - it's from the opposite side and a bit more inland. The refresh is a LOT better; it's almost like video. I've emailed the webmaster there, but so far no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted November 30, 2007 Author #21 Share Posted November 30, 2007 It's been down now for a while BillOh. :( I really miss it. Its still down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1200S Posted November 30, 2007 #22 Share Posted November 30, 2007 At least now we know why the web cams are not working. Would be nice if someone came up with the bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted December 1, 2007 Author #23 Share Posted December 1, 2007 At least now we know why the web cams are not working. Would be nice if someone came up with the bucks. We do? What did I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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