giorgosgr
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Post by giorgosgr on Oct 20, 2017 13:51:41 GMT
Hi all!
A friend of mine bought an SCB-2000 220V in full working order that had been used as cctv surveillance camera. Is it safe to use it for videoastronomy? It will be used from his terrace so no problem accessing mains power I only wonder about the potential electrocution hazard... Has anybody used a 220V camera for videoastronomy? Is it safe? Thank you in advance for your answers!
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Post by davy on Oct 20, 2017 18:51:16 GMT
I would use an RCD with it,, just to be on the safe side 😀
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Post by Dragon Man on Oct 21, 2017 4:26:53 GMT
No Giorgos, I've only ever used 12 volt CCD cameras (Samsung, RI, etc), and USB (5 volt) cameras. I wouldn't like a Mains power camera out in the night dew without something covering it to keep the dew off.
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giorgosgr
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Post by giorgosgr on Oct 23, 2017 16:45:07 GMT
I understand it is potentialy dangerous to use a 220V camera in the open... I used to use my old C8 with 220V motor though (now deforked and riding an EQ6). As a matter of fact the camera at 15 euros, along with lens was a bargain! It is in excellent condition. We put it on his 8" Vixen Cassegrain and tried it on the terrace of his house (RSD protection). It worked fine!
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Post by davy on Oct 23, 2017 18:47:40 GMT
Good news,, but as ken says,, safety first,, I really should have said to use the camera and see if it gives you the video that is ok and if it is,,get a 12v unit.. Deffo a no no in Scotland 😀
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