Harry58047 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 hi guys, out ofinterest, i've heard about people using spy cameras and strapping it down on a flat bed wagon, would there be any way of putting it inside a carriage? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseboy72 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Yep, lots of examples out there. The "pancake" key fob type fit the best. You can also buy devices to convert the track current (DC or DCC) to re-charge the on board battery and even a ready made wagon with the camera mounted inside of it. There are some excellent layouts on the exhibition circuit with cameras built into the cab and shown live onto screens. For live view, check out some of the new sub miniature wifi cameras. These are about the size of a 20P piece and can be connected to a laptop or even tablet. They are much better than the old analogue wireless cameras in terms of drop out and picture distortion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I'd agree the newer digital "spy" cameras are better. They will either record to flash memory or broadcast by Bluetooth to a laptop or other device. These give a much better image than the older analogue VHF cameras. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2012 We used to have a camera mounted in the front of a 33 and one in the front of a 66, allowing us to give youngsters the chance to drive a train from the cab, powered by DCC, the quality of the camera has probably improved several fold since then (it was a few years ago now) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry58047 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 out of interest, do you reckon it would be possible to put it in a Hornby DVT if you kit bashed it abit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2012 Yes, if we can get one in the cab of a loco - with a motor, then an unpowered DVT should be easy, but may require "surgery" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted February 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2012 http://www.maplin.co.uk/smart-i-the-worlds-smallestmini-wi-fi-camera-528650 looks interesting... Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry58047 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 i see on ebay there is a cigarette lighter spy camera, do you reckon if you took the cab out you would be able to position it in a cab view? heres a link to it, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lighter-Spy-Cam-SpyCam-Spy-Camera-DVR-Hidden-NEW-02-/380377081368?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item58903da618 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeman Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I have a couple of the 'earlier' non hd types, have a look here http://www.techmoan....era-11-808.html dearer but better quality and features, good revue by an expert. Think this is available on Amazon/Ebay. Beeman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 27, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2012 http://wirralfinescale.com/pages/layouts/charlotteroad/wfrmcrcamera.html A link to our page showing the P4 camera loco in use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry58047 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Beast 66606, what camera are you using for your P4 layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2012 Beast 66606, what camera are you using for your P4 layout? Hi Harry, We don't use it anymore, the layout was sold last year, the camera was obtained from Micro-Mark (micromark.com). This is what they currently sell - ours was a lot earlier model. http://www.micromark.com/wireless-micro-camera-system-with-sound-24-ghz,8776.html - a small camera http://www.micromark.com/Battery-Eliminator-for-Micro-Camera,8370.html - battery eliminator (works with DCC) (no connection other than a satisfied purchaser of goods) cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi Harry, Just a quick note. I've got one of the Maplin i-cameras, & the.picture quality is very, very good. It is quite an expensive option at just under £100, & it does tend to rip through the batteries rather quickly. It's perfect as a home security option, but, if you did fit it into a loco cab, you would getting it in & out very frequently. I would have thought that one of the little key fob type cameras would be ideal for your needs. Hope this is of some assistance. Cheers Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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