About the RGNS.com GapCam™ Interactive Webcam...

The RGNS.com GapCam™ Interactive Webcam shows views of Rabun Gap, GA and the surrounding area from the south side of Beavert Mountain. Due to its high elevation, the camera may occasionally be obstructed by fog, ice or snow.

During daylight hours the camera shows color images. At night, the camera switches to black and white for better low-light viewing. The camera also has an infrared illuminator to enhance night viewing.

RGNS.com provides this webcam for entertainment purposes only. Please respect the privacy of others when using this webcam.

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Explanation of the RGNS.com GapCam™ Interactive Webcam Controls:

Start Control Button: Click this button to take control of the camera. If the camera is already in use, you will be placed in a queue to take control of the camera and the "Time Left Indicator" will show how many seconds until it is your turn. When it is your turn, the "Time Left Indicator" will turn green and show how many seconds you have left to control the camera. You will have 120 seconds to control the camera. When your time has expired, you will be permitted to keep control of the camera unless someone else has requested control. After 15 minutes, the camera will automatically disconnect.

Time Left Indicator: When this field has a white background, it shows how many seconds until you will have control of the camera. When the background is green, it shows how many seconds you have left to control the camera.

Pan Left/Right: This slider pans the camera left and right.

Tilt Up/Down: This slider tilts the camera up and down.

Zoom In/Out: This slider zooms the camera in and out.

Lighter/Darker Button: Click this button once to lighten the image. Click it again to return to the standard contrast. This feature is useful for viewing in low-light conditions such as shadows.

Snapshot Button: Click this button to take a snapshot of the current camera view. The snapshot will appear in a new window. NOTE: If you are using a "pop-up blocker," it must be turned off in order use this feature.

Preset Pull-Down Menu: Click the arrow to show the list of preset views. These are points of interest that the camera will automatically move to. NOTE: Some of these views may be obstructed by trees during the spring and summer months.

Panoramic Image: The panoramic image (located at the bottom of the camera interface) shows the camera's total field of view. The image is updated several times a year as the seasons change. The box in the image (yellow when in control of the camera, blue when not in control of the camera) indicates the current view. When you are in control of the camera, you can click and drag the yellow box to move within the panoramic view and click and drag the edges of the yellow box to zoom in or out. You can also move the camera by clicking anywhere in the panoramic image or by clicking and dragging to create a new window within the panoramic image. NOTE: Parts of the camera's field of view are occasionally restricted. For this reason, you may not be able to move the camera to some parts of the panoramic image.

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Troubleshooting:

The standard RGNS.com GapCam™ interface requires Java software. If you see a red "X" instead of the camera interface, you need to download Java software. If you are not familiar with procedures for adding Java software, or do not wish to use Java on your computer, you may also use Viewer for PC to interface with the GapCam™.

Due to the high level of security settings in AOL, the GapCam™ may not function properly using the AOL browser. Use AOL to connect to the internet, then use Internet Explorer (NOT AOL Explorer) or Firefox to view the GapCam™.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact sfagan@rgns.com.