Changing cameras

[Jeff Miller]

I've used the PC-164C (I believe) from http://www.supercircuits.com.
They have a couple of ultra-low-light/.0003lux cameras, the one
mentioned above is a C-mount type, takes the lense from your old
camera. Another I've used I am holding but can't make out the
model#, it is another ultra-low-light B&W camera from Supercircuits
but a lipstick-type, 600lines resolution and .0003lux which is
basically full-resolution in 1/4 moon, or enough to see clearly from
the clearance lights on your coach. This lipstick camera is
weatherproof, perfect for mounting to the top of the spotlight for
remote-control looking around at night.

Don't buy an IR illuminated type. They will glare off of the glass,
and the IR illumination is short-range. A good low-light camera is
worth the money IMO. For your '82 you can also use a color camera,
the downside is that the color cameras are not nearly as sensitive
in low-light. You could mount an IR illuminator on the outside of
the coach if you wish.

To reverse the image in the monitor, you simply open the "silver
box" and reverse the red and blue wires on the four pin connector.
If you want image reversed only with the key on for correct
orientation using the TV portion of this system (I would wonder why,
too small to see and no cable channels, but I digress, ...) you will
need to install a DPDT relay to switch these wires with ignition
power on. Instructions available if necessary.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman"
<sforman@...> wrote:
>
> I would like to upgrade my rear view camera in an effort to get
better
> picture quality...just the camera, not the monitor or cables. I
bought
> a modern night vision color camera off eBay, but at night the
picture
> is drowned out completely by glare from the infra-red lights
reflecting
> off the small window the camera looks out of on the back of the
coach.
>
> Has anyone had luck changing out their camera? What model did you
> use?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott Forman
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
>