Will This Camera Work Well With An Ir Lamp?

[Alexg]

Sorry to keep bringing IR lamp subjects up.

I've got here the spec for a Panasonic WV-BP332EE mono camera.

I want to use it with the 715nm IR lamp I've just baught.

I'm planning on using it with a Panasonic WV-LZA61/2 lens, can anyone tell from the specs below weather this will give me a high quality night time coverage?

Also, how do I keep focus at night? my current camera blurrs when its dark, if I focus it at night it's then out of focus in the moring, it has an A/I lense on it.

Specification:

The 1/3" CCD digital signal processing B/W WV-BP332 series cameras deliver outstanding high-quality pictures as well as versatile digital functions and system integration capability. The camera incorporates a 1/3" interline transfer type CCD and achieves high sensitivity of 0.008 fc at F1.4, outstanding 570-line horizontal resolution and signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB.

Features:

* 570 lines of horizontal resolution

* Vertical digital 2H enhancement

* Knee circuit

* Outstanding 50 dB of signal-to-noise ratio

* A specially developed lens mount configuration accepts both C and CS mount lenses

* Advanced Electronic Light Control(ELC)

* Gen-lock capability

* Variety of synchronization modes: line-Lock, VD2, and internal

Specifications:

* Pick-up Device: 768 (H) x 494 (V) pixels, interline transfer CCD

* Scanning Area: 4.9 (H) x 3.7 (V) mm

* Synchronization: internal, external, line-locked or multiplexed vertical drive (VD2) selectable

* Scanning System: 2 : 1 interlace

* Scanning: 525 lines/ 60 fields/ 30 frames

o Horizontal: 15.734 kHz

o Vertical: 60 Hz

* Video Output: 1.0 V[p-p] EIA composite 75 W/ BNC connector

* Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB (AGC OFF)

* Minimum Illumination: 0.08 lx (0.008 fc) at F1.4, AGC ON

* Power Source: 12V DC

Power Consumption: 250 mA

[Brian c]

I've never used that particular equipment, but the specs look good.

With the IR only being 715nm, I'd think you'd get a pretty good picture from it.

[Alexg]

Thanks brian,

Will I be able to maintain a crisp picture at night with that camera and lense combo?

[Brian c]

The only person that can answer that would be someone who's seen the kit in action.

Panasonic are good quality overall though, so IMHO I would think so yes.

[ian.cant]

Also, how do I keep focus at night? my current camera blurrs when its dark, if I focus it at night it's then out of focus in the moring, it has an A/I lense on it.

You need to back focus the camera and lens, using a filter that simulates night time, buy a welders lens from machine mart for about

[Alexg]

Thanks Ian,

This camera is on my own house so focusing at night isn't a problem, can you point me to a site where I can learn about back focusing?

[ian.cant]

Its a bit of a long process to just type up let alone learn but this should help. Its the best i can come up with so far.

Clickty flick

[Rich]

You need to back focus the camera and lens, using a filter that simulates night time, buy a welders lens from machine mart for about

[Doktor Jon]

Hi alexg,

I don't know if this will help you at all:- http://www.doktorjon.co.uk/Technical-lenses/lenstech11.html

Incidentally, there is a commercial sheet plastic that works very efficiently as an Infra Red pass filter. From memory, it can transmit light frequencies from about 700 > 1200+ nM, and it doesn't cost a lot.

Come to think of it, I've got a big sheet of it lying around here somewhere; now where did I put it .....?

[Alexg]

DJ, that helped a great deal! Thats a terrific guide Thanks mate.

I'll have a go at that tomorow.

Thanks again