Anyone know if this will help with the Astak CM-818W or is the wave length wrong for that cheap camera?
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I think with only 12 LEDs your night vision is probably hurting. The thirty LEDs were getting weak on my camera so I added the CM IR3 and it was a big improvement at 20-25 feet. However, you will not be able to bridge this light source to your camera. You must use a separate line and transformer.I tested this light on 3 different cameras and had no problem with wavelengths.
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Wavelength seems to be in the (most common) near-IR range of 850nm. Personally, I like the 950nm ones better, but they are harder to find and more expensive. I do find this model to be very bright (when viewing through camera) though I can't say for certain what its range is as I only use it out to 25ft.
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If it is an SLR it is probably too heavy for this to work. If something smaller perhaps. Suggest you check the weight for your camera then look up 10X 40 binoculars and compare the weight.
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Thank you for your response. I seem to do OK with close up but longer focal lengths give me a hard time. I may send it in just for them to check it out. I like the camera but I havent ever been so stymied before.
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I'm using it with a Vixia R500 which is basically the same camera. Works surprisingly well for an inexpensive microphone. You will probably want to turn off the automatic gain control.
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I have not used those cameras. Looking up the manufacturer specs, they provide nothing about the optics. This IR device is 850nm only.CMVision now makes a device that is dual wavelength. The CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength. If one wavelength does not work the other will. The only major concern is if the CCD imaging device is of such poor quality that it dos not work well with these devices all. If you want to save money, buy a single 850nm and 940nm LED from an electronics supplier for a very low cost. Put a battery on them and see in a monitor if the camera sees the lit LED. I have not used those cameras. Looking up the manufacturer specs, they provide nothing about the optics. This IR device is 850nm only.CMVision now makes a device that is dual wavelength. The CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength. If one wavelength does not work the other will. The only major concern is if the CCD imaging device is of such poor quality that it dos not work well with these devices all. If you want to save money, buy a single 850nm and 940nm LED from an electronics supplier for a very low cost. Put a battery on them and see in a monitor if the camera sees the... » Read More I have not used those cameras. Looking up the manufacturer specs, they provide nothing about the optics. This IR device is 850nm only.CMVision now makes a device that is dual wavelength. The CMVision IRS324-850940 Combo 850nm & 940nm Wavelength. If one wavelength does not work the other will. The only major concern is if the CCD imaging device is of such poor quality that it dos not work well with these devices all. If you want to save money, buy a single 850nm and 940nm LED from an electronics supplier for a very low cost. Put a battery on them and see in a monitor if the camera sees the lit LED. « Show Less
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Rachel P. I do not speak English. I'm using google to try to help you. This serves to control camera. I have helped. In Nikon worked very wellThank you.
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No, it's not normal, it should work. Has you checked the firmware versions in camera and lens?
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Hi personally it did not work for me. The camera becomes set back so far as a result of the mounting that focussing is a problem. For me other than macro work it was not suitable and certainly not as all round useful as I understood it to be. I returned mine for a refund
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It could efffect WiFi and other signals if tehy are on the same frequency range as the camera's. I know when pairing my hearing aids and cell phone, I sometimes have to unplug my wireless camera's before the pairing will complete. Personally I have used these Astak camera's for years and they are about worthless at night and not much better in the daytime, but suffice for a cheap camera. Once the last of these go bad (and they always do) I will go with a better camera set.
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It would be helpfull if you told us what triggers and what camera u are using.I bought Pixel King Wireless iTTL triggers for NIkon and they do not work with my Sigma EF-530-DG-Super... so you see it is not only about the Flash...
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I don't know about ASCOM drivers, I just used the icap application that came with the camera. This is really a repackaged Imaging Source Camera, so the software that comes with it works very well.
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i had a semula problem, this camera needs strong flow of amp. if the camera is about 60-100' it might not be getting enought amp's. try a shorter connection from the power supply to the camera. and also if you are using a cheap vedio cable you well get line in the vedio try coaxial cable.
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I have only used it with a 5DMarkII- worked very well. I did use it strobs but the unit was attached to the camera.
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I suggest using the lens IS if you have the latest firmware installed with this lens. With a long telephoto lens like this the best thing to do is let the lens do the correction.
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The Astak system has capability to handle four cameras on four separate channels. You can find additional cameras at Astak's home web page and probably for less at other sites. Just google Astak cameras and browse. Be aware you have to set a little switch on the camera's pigtail (Check the manual) to a channel that has not been selected already by the other cameras. Good luck, John H.
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It's a universal camera; therefore, you shouldn't have any problems. If you do have to modify it it's as simple as going to your local Radio Shack store to purchase what you need. For example, I needed to purchase an RCA cord to extend the length.
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Yes. That is what I did. I went from a kguard to this as an upgrade. Worked fine with my standard 400tvl BNC cameras.