Rocketvapor
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I've have 2 G1W cameras, one for almost a year, the other about a month. One for the car, the other to experiment with. Both bought from Spytec.
The older one shows firmware version 2015.0406.00 and the newer one 2013.05237.01. Both work fine.
I bought the second one because I modified the first one.
This is one really neat little camera. Video, stills, DVR, and a Display. All for $51.
Anyone else out there playing with this camera?
Some of the things I've tried.
Removed the M12 lens, with the IR blocking filter, and added a screw in filter that I could take out for IR night shots. But, the best modification was to cut a larger hole in the cover and mount a C sized adapter and glue a Pentax K extension ring on the front. I can now use M12 lenses, C/CS lenses, Pentax K lenses and with a K to M42 adapter Pentax screw mount lenses.
With a 5.8Ghz Transmitter and Helix, 12 volt battery (Note camera runs off 5V) I have a remote wireless video camera. Connecting the external video cable turns off the display though so an external monitor is handy for setting up the zoom, focus, etc.
Moon Shot taken with G1W
Without the IR blocking filter and low light (almost dusk)
and a shot with IR light from my home security cam. Not enough IR light to see that 98 yard target though.
One more shot before I go. This was taken with the IR blocking filter installed. The 6 inch target you see on the fence post is at 20 yards.
The 98 yard target on the G1W screen is at the far tree line (you can't see it).
and a Macro shot. Wireless of course
I'll add to this thread as I get the time.
The older one shows firmware version 2015.0406.00 and the newer one 2013.05237.01. Both work fine.
I bought the second one because I modified the first one.
This is one really neat little camera. Video, stills, DVR, and a Display. All for $51.
Anyone else out there playing with this camera?
Some of the things I've tried.
Removed the M12 lens, with the IR blocking filter, and added a screw in filter that I could take out for IR night shots. But, the best modification was to cut a larger hole in the cover and mount a C sized adapter and glue a Pentax K extension ring on the front. I can now use M12 lenses, C/CS lenses, Pentax K lenses and with a K to M42 adapter Pentax screw mount lenses.
With a 5.8Ghz Transmitter and Helix, 12 volt battery (Note camera runs off 5V) I have a remote wireless video camera. Connecting the external video cable turns off the display though so an external monitor is handy for setting up the zoom, focus, etc.
Moon Shot taken with G1W
Without the IR blocking filter and low light (almost dusk)
and a shot with IR light from my home security cam. Not enough IR light to see that 98 yard target though.
One more shot before I go. This was taken with the IR blocking filter installed. The 6 inch target you see on the fence post is at 20 yards.
The 98 yard target on the G1W screen is at the far tree line (you can't see it).
and a Macro shot. Wireless of course
I'll add to this thread as I get the time.
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