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    Underwater cam to CF 28

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by msurf, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. msurf

    msurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Aloha, I was wondering what rhe best solution would be to hook up an underwater video cam to my CF-28. The cam is CCD RCA plugged cam. There are USB 2.0 video grabbers available, but I am unsure if it will be supported. I guess the PCIMIA cards will work as well? Just wondering what the best route would be as I will be looking at depths of over 100 feet.
    Any expertise would be greatly appreciated.
    Best,
    MIke
     
    msurf, Apr 6, 2010
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    U have to use an PCMCIA-card because u need an USB 2.0 or u use an ready-to-start PCMCIA videograbber (mostly with integrated tv-card).
    U have to use an cam with a good signallevel (more than 0.75V) and an good coax-cable, which u also can use for powering the cam over the same wire.
     
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    Thank you onirakkiss. Any idea where I can purchse one? I did a quick search and found only one for around $300!!!! Sheez, I could buy a CF 18 for that practically :( Is there any way to install USB 2.0 as there are plenty of solutions? Sorry for the newbie questions...
     
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    Yep, sounds good! It will work. :)
     
    onirakkiss, Apr 7, 2010
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