Just to clarify - our standard time-lapse solution uses a 10 megapixel digital SLR with quality optics to capture images. Some out there are claiming they can compete directly with our time-lapse solutions. Some only use webcams or IP network cameras straight out of the security industry. Others use hobbled together hardware and software and hope that their technology keeps working and then, without any industry experience, think that the job of post producing quality time-lapse is a simple part of the process. Their results speak for themselves and leave us clearly in the lead.

A few questions you might want to ask if you think you have found a direct competitor. (We don't know of any so please let us know if you find one.)

• What is the resolution of the camera? (our standard offering is 10 megapixels)
• What industry background do they come from? (ours is film, television and rich media for the web)
• Do they use watchdog circuitry for long term reliability? (We do)
• Do they have secure Internet services? (we use TPIPS VPN and Cisco PIX)
• Do they provide useful web delivery? (We have developed many applications for this purpose.)
• What sort of camera pole do they suggest? (we suggest only high mass/low deflection poles.)
• What mounting system do they use? (ours are proprietary for increased rigidity)
• Can their captured images be used in print? (Ours are the same as a professional photographer's)
• Can they produce broadcast video HDTV and/or 2K? (that's what we do)
• Do they have examples of their work? (If so, compare that to our showreel)

Take a look at the comparisons between the three images below and decide for yourself.

Webcam classed 'high resolution' @ 702 x 576 (High resolution? Compared to what?)

IP Network camera @ 5 megapixels (That's good resolution but colour quality?)

Eon-FX Image @ 6 megapixel (We can now capture up to 21 megapixels!)