I think I found a high-speed camera - General

Just a quick theory, what if it's a speed trap cameras for the roads and highways. I mean the cooling should be needed because those things run for like 24/7

All I can say is that I will be volunteering now at our recycle plant just so I can be on the lookout for computer parts/technological things.

The lens is small because it's wide angle.

Did a little digging around, just a very rough theory but it looks like it might be a custom made high speed camera developed by Soliton Technologies - [url]http://www.solitontech.com/camera/custom-camera.html[/url] First off there's these pages - [url]http://trade.indiamart.com/details.mp?offer=1839207030[/url] [url]http://suppliers.jimtrade.com/151/150329/74322.htm[/url] The stock picture for this series of camera look pretty similar to the camera found. Now look at these non-custom cameras offered, (scroll to the diagrams on the 2nd page): Power connector looks similar - [url]http://www.solitontech.com/pdf/M211_CCL30.pdf[/url] I/O + firewire looks similar here - [url]http://www.solitontech.com/pdf/M211_CFW07.pdf[/url] These seem to be a bit similar to the model you found. Basically the reason why you can't find a model number or anything online about this specific camera is because it might have been custom made by this company. Maybe try emailing them and seeing if they can give you any information about it, if they even made it at all.

[QUOTE=Master117;30402617]You know, if it is a high speed camera, the aperture looks to be pretty small and I don't see any real lens. I'm no camera expert at all, but it seems to have a lot of cooling features for a camera. Maybe it's some sort of laser? I say this because that thing is packed with heat sinks and fans. Only thing is though, I have no idea why a laser would have a data I/O or such complicated circuitry. I'm probably wrong. Best thing to do is bring it to a specialty shop and have them tell you what it is and how to use it. If you're lucky it still works.[/QUOTE] Highspeed cameras have very powerful sensors and they get fucking hot. The reason normal sensors on Dslrs or camcorders don't get hot is because it's only 30-60fps at low ISo

I bet this is the beginning of a Portal 2 DLC ARG. Calling it right now.

[QUOTE=Mister B;30404343]I bet this is the beginning of a Portal 2 DLC ARG. Calling it right now.[/QUOTE] Hold your breath.

It looks to be a CoolSNAP CCD camera. From what I'm seeing, it's one of those cameras you strap to a microscope. [url=http://www.photometrics.com/products/ccdcams/coolsnap_hq2.php]source[/url]

yeah that's a powerful micro-processor controlled camera. they have them at the hospital i work at. it looks like it's pretty old because the AMD flash memory chip on it dates back to 1998.

But does it actually work? A lot of high speed cameras have an additional "host" that needs connecting to for real time processing. If your camera requires such hardware, it will be useless without it.

B!N4RY is probably correct. Without the rest of the unit, it's not going to be very useful to you.

[QUOTE=teh pirate;30404818]B!N4RY is probably correct. Without the rest of the unit, it's not going to be very useful to you.[/QUOTE] Well, there's always eBay where he can make a few hundred bucks selling it, as long as he knows what to post it as.

Maybe if you can figure out some parts (type of ccd model for example) you may find a list of camera where that specific part is used in.

[QUOTE=B!N4RY;30404711]But does it actually work? A lot of high speed cameras have an additional "host" that needs connecting to for real time processing. If your camera requires such hardware, it will be useless without it.[/QUOTE] Well, he could go back to the place where he got the camera and search for the host. It might also be there. Why would anyone get rid of the camera but not the host?

could it possibly be a very old projector?

[QUOTE=sim642;30407883]Well, he could go back to the place where he got the camera and search for the host. It might also be there. Why would anyone get rid of the camera but not the host?[/QUOTE] Faulty camera, host still works/could be modified to work with a new camera? so the original owner kept that and tossed the faulty thing out.

[QUOTE=Craptasket;30400712]I want to see someone make a post in slow motion[/QUOTE] I want to see someone react to a post they made that has a lot of Funnies/Winners/Dumbs in slow motion. [editline]12th June 2011[/editline] Someone who has said he or she doesn't care about ratings SO WE CAN SEE THEIR LYING LIAR FACES

Pretty sweet, try and use it

[QUOTE=sim642;30407883]Well, he could go back to the place where he got the camera and search for the host. It might also be there. Why would anyone get rid of the camera but not the host?[/QUOTE] Well, it does have "Beta 8" slapped all over the place. I'm guessing that was a redundant prototype of some sort?

[QUOTE=M2k3;30404016]Did a little digging around, just a very rough theory but it looks like it might be a custom made high speed camera developed by Soliton Technologies - [url]http://www.solitontech.com/camera/custom-camera.html[/url] First off there's these pages - [url]http://trade.indiamart.com/details.mp?offer=1839207030[/url] [url]http://suppliers.jimtrade.com/151/150329/74322.htm[/url] The stock picture for this series of camera look pretty similar to the camera found. Now look at these non-custom cameras offered, (scroll to the diagrams on the 2nd page): Power connector looks similar - [url]http://www.solitontech.com/pdf/M211_CCL30.pdf[/url] I/O + firewire looks similar here - [url]http://www.solitontech.com/pdf/M211_CFW07.pdf[/url] These seem to be a bit similar to the model you found. Basically the reason why you can't find a model number or anything online about this specific camera is because it might have been custom made by this company. Maybe try emailing them and seeing if they can give you any information about it, if they even made it at all.[/QUOTE] Nice find but the camera enclosure is too small. You can see the front is helf on by four screws instead of six and the grille gapping is different. [quote]It looks to be a CoolSNAP CCD camera. From what I'm seeing, it's one of those cameras you strap to a microscope. [url=http://www.photometrics.com/products/ccdcams/coolsnap_hq2.php]source[/url][/quote] Oh shit. That might be it. they ahve several models of camera that use the came enclosure. Quantum 512SC, CoolSnap HQ2, and Coolsnap K4. It also seems like it will take a plain 12V source which is excellent. I'll try and find my bench supply and see what happens when I power the camera and plug it into my computer. It's obviously going to need drivers but hopefully I at least get a glimpse at who made the thing. Something tells me that the drivers are going to be fun: [quote]Me: Hey, I have your camera, can I get access to the drivers and imaging utility you package with it? Them: Lolno, you didn't buy the camera through us so you are not entitled to the software package[/quote]

The real question we are all really wondering: Will it blend?

I want to see a porno in 1000 fps.

When you fix it record yourself ejaculating.

[QUOTE=PrusseluskenV2;30410126]Or maybe it was used by a production crew? B-8 or maybe the production itself was number 8 of part B or something?[/QUOTE] That would be understandable if it were written only on the case, but Beta #8 is written on every part of the camera. I doubt any kind of production crew would disassemble the camera just to tag it with their name.

My guess is that unless you can be sure who it's made by and get a firewire driver, you've got a paperweight. If I remember right, high-speed cameras just dump data down the data line to be processed by a PC. There isn't a standard format, so you'll probably need to get the right software. It's a nice paperweight though. [editline]12th June 2011[/editline] Oh yeah, it does look like one of those

[url]http://www.photometrics.com/support/downloads/camera-updates.php[/url] Drivers about halfway down for that HQ2 or whatever it is Though I doubt the drivers will work for that, seeing as it's a beta and not the final product (It's worth a try anyway) [editline]12th June 2011[/editline] If the CCD image sensor says this on it: Sony ICX285 You're in luck

The CCD is sealed in its metal enclosure. I can't remove it very easily without breaking seals.

then don't bother, don't ruin it just to find a brand name

[QUOTE=MIPS;30413962]The CCD is sealed in its metal enclosure. I can't remove it very easily without breaking seals.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I follow a general rule of thumb: If you have to force it, don't even try it. You'll probably break something that you'll very much regret breaking.

It could just be a very elaborate paper weight?