Charge-Coupled Device - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge-coupled_device
Basically 99% of all non-film cameras use CCDs as the "film."
Super VXer
Charge-Coupled Device - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charge-coupled_device
Basically 99% of all non-film cameras use CCDs as the "film."
Super VXer
"Just so you know, all CCD cameras see deep into the infra red. This is how the Sony 'Nite Shot' worked. No need to buy a special camera."
Careful on speaking in generalities. There are CCD cameras and there are cheap CCD cameras. Not all see deep into the infra red. In fact none of them do. They may see slightly into the infra red if they are low lux. A simple test if you are looking to buy: take your TV remote with you. If you see the LED on the end flash with the camera (you can't with your eye) then the camera is seeing slightly into IR. BUT... that's not what is really important. The low lux cameras are just more sensitive to the light and probably have fairly sophisticated auto leveling circuitry.
If you are interested in true Night Vision, the Army basically uses two different devices: Image Intensifiers (they see the same light as your eye & slightly into the IR - they amplify the available light ~200K times) or true IR which is also known as thermal (these operate in one of two bands 3-5 or 8-12 microns (wavelength of 'light'). You can GOOGLE 'Image Intensifier', 'I2', 'NVG', 'Night Vision', 'Thermal Sight' or any number of things to learn more.
Sorry to highjack the thread. You made the mistake of discussing something I know a little about.
Super VXer
NOt sure about the infra red or under water capabilities of my cheapo camera all I know is I have it mounted on the license plate and my reverse lights provide plenty of light to see when I back up. No need to over do everything when doing modifications
Super VXer
Originally Posted by circmand
I like your thinking! Very practical! A+
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