How to convert a digital camcorder to a wireless video camera?

Apr 19, 2007 4 Replies

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JR North

Dunno, but the best performance for low lux would be an old Sony CCD-TR4 to TR21 analog. These have *real* low-lux (.8 or so) useable performance, not the "0 LUX" useless digital trash image of later digital models. Of course, the analog models aren't stabilized, so chose your…

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I am interested in a wireless video camera for a rc boat project.



I have a 1.2 Ghz transmitter and receiver.



Unlike an radio control model airplane, there is plenty of room and wieght capabilities on a model boat for a SLA battery and a camcordedr.



I am under the impression that CCD stabilized video from a camcorder would be superior what the tiny board cameras that are typically used with wireless video systems produce.



My intention is to purchase a used camcorder with a good lens and low light capable ccd . (Remote focus and zoom may also be possible).


If the camcorder does not have a passthrough, how can I obtain the video output to send to my transmitter?



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Thanks for the information about the Sonys.

I notice that some VHSC camcorders are stabilized, Panasonic, JVC, etc.

In digital camcorders is the CCD image direct to digital or is there a composite output that is converted99969696?

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Get a camcorder with an analog output and connect that to the transmitter.

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BoyntonStu wrote in news:1177009820.260790.307470 @b58g2000hsg.googlegroups.com:

Shop for a camcorder that has a composite output that works.

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