zs123 Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 hi all, ive got myself a dedicated micros d4 arriving soon and ive been given a second hand body camera. I would like to use it to set up my system before i go spending loads on cameras. Thing is it wont seem to focus properly, it has lense on the front with a wire going into the body of the camera. For it ti be in focus i have to partly unscrew the lense. Does it need some kind of other conection to control the focus? It is an old Panasonic WV-CD130L/B would really appreciate it if someone could offer some advice, dont really want to bin it if something simple. it has gen-lock BNC connection on rear and 'remote' socket that looks similar to S-video, do i need to have something connected to these to control the focus? thanks in advance
billythebellbox Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 back focal or cs spacer De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
breff Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Some cameras/lenses sometimes need a spacer ring, if yours comes into focus if you unscrew the lens slightly(approx 5mm?) then it sounds like you need a spacer. The opinions I express are mine and are usually correct! (Except when I'm wrong)(which I'm not)
zs123 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Posted April 12, 2008 brilliant thanks, what do gen lock and remote connections do? also ahould gl75 ohms be ON or OFF AGC be ON or OFF im lost with what they do!
nikko Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 brilliant thanks, what do gen lock and remote connections do?also ahould gl75 ohms be ON or OFF AGC be ON or OFF im lost with what they do! Gen lock is a method of synchronising the 0.3 sync pulse of a composite video signal. It's function is to sync multiple cameras so that the sync pulse is "phased", so with you only having 1 camera, won't be anything for you to worry about. If you end up fitting more cameras & do experience a problem (doubtful), come back & let us know. Remote connections could mean all sorts, but I suspect it would be an RS232/RS485 connection for connecting a laptop to run/ setup, diagnostics/configuration on the camera. Again something I doubt you'll need to bother with. GL75ohms should be on. AGC should be on, depending on the application/lens. I went up into the attic...I found a Stradavarius & a Picasso. Unfortunately..... Stradavarius couldn't paint, and Picasso made a shocking fiddle. My Facebook page...http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1279556853&ref=name
zs123 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Posted April 12, 2008 !! further to above ive had a closer look and there is a collar with a small hex on it, this must be the spacer you refer to as i have undone it and now can screw lense to it tight and it keeps the focus in the correct place!! thanks for all the help will report back with how i get on with it when got the system set up!
nikko Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 !! further to above ive had a closer look and there is a collar with a small hex on it, this must be the spacer you refer to as i have undone it and now can screw lense to it tight and it keeps the focus in the correct place!! thanks for all the help will report back with how i get on with it when got the system set up! Indeed I recall the Panachronic is able to accomodate both C and CS mount lenses by means of the aformentioned mechanical alteration. Most other cams you need to insert the ring. (Is it me or does that sound rude?) I went up into the attic...I found a Stradavarius & a Picasso. Unfortunately..... Stradavarius couldn't paint, and Picasso made a shocking fiddle. My Facebook page...http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1279556853&ref=name
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satsuma01 Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Indeed I recall the Panachronic is able to accomodate both C and CS mount lenses by means of the aformentioned mechanical alteration. Most other cams you need to insert the ring. (Is it me or does that sound rude?) "If you carry your childhood with you, you never become old. Why rush to end life when happiness is in the blissfulness of childhood innocence.""We all die, the goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will." 07475071344
DavidYu Posted April 29, 2008 Posted April 29, 2008 This is David ****************************************************** Hope I can help you. You see body camera have two kind of mounting way: C/CS, you can check which one you are. Maybe you need the ring, Cause thedistance from lens to CCD is different. C:17.526mm CS:12.5mm So if you put the lens suit the CS to C, you should ad one ring to it. Hope it can help you.
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