New Camera for TrailDamage.com
Donation protected
I'm Monica, and I take most of the pictures you see on TrailDamage.com . There are over 50,000 photos on the website, and 80% were taken with the same Sony Cybershot camera. We find ourselves in dusty places, and our filthy, well-used camera is failing us. It's time for an upgrade to a clean camera that takes better photos, and we could really use your help.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS100 Camera
We're looking for a point-and-shoot camera that takes good photos outdoors from a moving Jeep. We'd like one that has a good zoom (so we can get good pictures of distant mountain ranges) as well as good detail up close (we see some gorgeous flowers and weird bugs out there). The DMC-ZS100 camera really fits the bill, along with 4K video so we can also grab awesome, panoramic shots of the scenery we find.
Why Beg?
The camera is $700 on Amazon at the moment, and we're a non-profit site. All donations coming from the website go to cover our Web hosting fees, and there just isn't anything left over to replace the camera. Also, GoFundMe and their funds processing service will charge us about $75 to do this campaign.
Do You Use TrailDamage.com?
If you enjoy the site, we'd really appreciate it if you could send a few dollars our way toward the camera. If you have any suggestions for a better camera, we'd love to hear them.
When Do We Need It?
Our current camera should make it through the rest of the year. It's tough to say, though, so we're hoping to replace it sooner rather than later.
What's In It For You?
How about sponsorship? If you donate $50 or more toward the camera then we'll happily sponsor you at an upcoming day trip. We have two more scheduled before the snow comes, at least one winter run, and then lots more in 2017. Come see the camera in person and join our group (you have to go wheeling with us once in order to join)! Sponsorship will make you a permanent member and you can go with us any time.
You Count On Us, and We're Counting On You
Thanks for taking the time to consider a donation, and know that any little bit helps. We know we have some friends out there in the world, and we really appreciate you and your kind words over the years. Let's keep this good thing going!
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS100 Camera
We're looking for a point-and-shoot camera that takes good photos outdoors from a moving Jeep. We'd like one that has a good zoom (so we can get good pictures of distant mountain ranges) as well as good detail up close (we see some gorgeous flowers and weird bugs out there). The DMC-ZS100 camera really fits the bill, along with 4K video so we can also grab awesome, panoramic shots of the scenery we find.
Why Beg?
The camera is $700 on Amazon at the moment, and we're a non-profit site. All donations coming from the website go to cover our Web hosting fees, and there just isn't anything left over to replace the camera. Also, GoFundMe and their funds processing service will charge us about $75 to do this campaign.
Do You Use TrailDamage.com?
If you enjoy the site, we'd really appreciate it if you could send a few dollars our way toward the camera. If you have any suggestions for a better camera, we'd love to hear them.
When Do We Need It?
Our current camera should make it through the rest of the year. It's tough to say, though, so we're hoping to replace it sooner rather than later.
What's In It For You?
How about sponsorship? If you donate $50 or more toward the camera then we'll happily sponsor you at an upcoming day trip. We have two more scheduled before the snow comes, at least one winter run, and then lots more in 2017. Come see the camera in person and join our group (you have to go wheeling with us once in order to join)! Sponsorship will make you a permanent member and you can go with us any time.
You Count On Us, and We're Counting On You
Thanks for taking the time to consider a donation, and know that any little bit helps. We know we have some friends out there in the world, and we really appreciate you and your kind words over the years. Let's keep this good thing going!
Organizer
Monica Israels
Organizer
Westminster, CO
