CCD camera on ebay

[NickH]

These cams will make superb live view CaK systems. Great for public outreach in schools or at astro clubs to show the sun in CaK... for £20, they really are a no brainer

[The Sailor]

Yes well understand about the price, was chatting to a chap at a firm which supplies the cables and he was astonished at the price we got them for. He told me it may be better to try and make my own cable, the price he gave me was in excess of £60!! Will keep checking on that. Have found a C adapter to 1.25 will cost about £25.

Jim

[NickH]

I know...I was almpost wetting myself with glee after snaffling a Lumenera for £240, but this one takes the biscuit!

[The Sailor]

The c adapter is at S&S for £24.49 incl P&P

Astro Engineering AC419 1.25" nosepiece to fit C-mount lens threads (all CCTV cameras)

I will lay off getting it untill like you, I know the camera works

Jim

Sorry Nick, just realised you we on here as well, yes a good price, will let you know how we get on

[NickH]

I would also try to source that AC419 from another company...just a tip

[The Sailor]

Yes Nick, had though of that when I realised the dealer lol. Not a problem at the moment, will concentraoe on getting the camera working, thanks.

Jim

[tarqs101]

Hi guys,

Pleased you have received the cameras. I'm in Devon at the moment so hopefully it'll be waiting for me when I get back. I'm feeling a little scared reading about all the adapters, cables etc you have been mentioning. Maybe it'll become clearer when I see it in person!!

Gavin

[The Sailor]

Out on the ground at the moment, yes a bit to do on the cameras but am working on a solution, will be visiting a few audio shops tomorrow and hope I will have news, at

the moment it is good, a solid bit of kit and brand new so there you are.

Jim

[angusb1]

What are you guys planning to use for triggering?

[The Sailor]

Hi Angus, at the moment I just want to get it up and running, the triggering option can come later. Have already checked with a number of people and it is not necessary, just power and video out.

Jim

[angusb1]

OK Jim. I have been following this thread with some interest partly because these cameras can do long exposures with external triggers.

Good luck with the project, looking forward to seeing how the camera performs.

[The Sailor]

Angus, understand, yes I will be looking at this after we have got the cameras on the go. My main problem is getting a cable, 12 pin push/pull, for the the power, prices are high . Once that is past the trigger will be next, should be good for the AP work. Will keep updates as we get things going.

Jim

[tarqs101]

Been talking to my step dad who's on holiday with us. He is an engineer and thinks it looks quite simple!?! I dont! He's going to try and get it up and running with me when I've got all the bits. Keep us updated with any progress. Cant wait to get home now and have a play!

Gavin

[Psychobilly]

Thought you might like to see a few more at a lot higher price...

JAI CV-M50 items - Get great deals on items on eBay UK!+

Peter

[NickH]

As I said £20 no brainer...

:-)

[The Sailor]

Have just ordered a plug (£25), if I'm going to do this I may as well do it right, probably more money than sence

Jim

[Psychobilly]

Canford audio would probably have had the plugs...

[The Sailor]

Thanks Billy, thats where I got it from

Jim

[tarqs101]

Have just ordered a plug (£25), if I'm going to do this I may as well do it right, probably more money than sence

Jim

Hi Jim,

What did you order for £25? Was it the HIROSE HR10A-10R-12P?

Gavin

[The Sailor]

Gavin, no it was the HIROSE HR10A-10R-12S which is the female connector. Here is the link:

HIROSE HR10A-10P-12S(73) CONNECTOR 12 pin female cable

It says cable but shows a photo of a connector only, if it is a complete cable I will be a happy bunny but knowing my luck it is just a connector I had to make an account there so if this one is okay do you want me to get you one or make an account yourself? It says 10+ before a price drop so would not have helped us in a price reduction.

When we get this working , the next part for me will be the nosepiece which will be about £25. As far as I am concerned once working we will still be quids in at the price we got it for.

Jim

[tarqs101]

Your right, even with these additions, what we are paying is still well below what they are worth!!

Thanks for the offer of ordering one for me, I'll get back to you on that one when back off hols.

Gavin

[The Sailor]

Have the 12 pin connecter, came in the post this morn after placing the order yesterday so a good service there. Just have to find someone to do some soldering as am useless myself.

Jim

[acme]

Hi,

I have my Hirose power connected up to a 12v DC supply..Any ideas as to how I can tell if this is working, it has no LED's or on off switch. I have put a multi meter across the pins to confim voltage at the ends of the Hirose. Camera has no audible noise comming from it.

I don't have all the video connections as yet, I have the BNC video out to a line out phono type converter though..Any ideas on what to try next???

Acme

[The Sailor]

I connected mine up yesterday, both power and video. I used Amcap for the video and the screen flashed when I connected power. Have left it for the moment and will play with the rear switch settings when I get a chance.

Jim

[acme]

Oh well I think mine is dead, I tried plugging it into the "video in" on my video hard drive recorder then set the system to AV front panel and the TV to monitor. Nothing!! double checked all the connections, tried another power supply tried all the dip switches on the camera all to no avail.

Acme