Andrew Fraser

Andrew- I did see that Gigawave used the HDC-1500 in a picture for the Camera Control System. They just make a note to call them for details on specific cameras, but I figured they made something for the popular brands and models. It may even be able to interface with the current shader controls. Engineering is so picky, they'd throw a fit if we changed things too much..

This was used in an ob truck setup, and for the engineering panel the standard Sony one was replaced in this setup with a panel by Gigawave. As such, I assume some features are unavailable being a 3rd party panel. It had two radio systems, one for the video signal and another for the control signal. Not sure of the cost though.

Look at the Gigawave range for the HDC cameras, the company which I've been working with has this combination and it seems to work well for them. Separate units on the camera for the video signal and control signal, each powered via V-Lock.

Otherwise Links Research may have something.

Where would I find a 28v (2x vLock Battery) to 24v converter/regulator?

Looking at the Teletest catalog, it says that it is "High Definition Compatible", what would that be implying. It works fully with HD, down converts it to SD or what would it do?

BTW If it helps I am in Australia, and I am not to sure what is legal/illegal or the standard for wireless tx/rx. I would like it to be a pretty universal system so that (preferably) HD cameras can be plugged in but most the time just connected to my XL1. In this case is SDI the best option over BNC? It would also most of the time be running into a vision mixer, but on occasions just recording onto the camera so minimal delay is extremely important.

The line of sight shouldnt be too much of a problem as if it were to be the 2.4ghz system running a diversity receiver there could simply be an antenna at each end of the track, switch between the best signal or whatever is closest to the buggy with the transmitter.

Some users (most likely those who live in Australia or surrounds) might find the Australasian Camcorder (AusCam) Magazine site, forum and hard copy magazine interesting.

http://www.australasiancamcorder.info/

sorry if it is not ok to post other sites here and delete if necessary

What would be best for use both indoors and outdoors with the transmitter mounted on a remote control camera dolly and the receiver mounted on the end of the track (or both ends with a diversity system)

Rough specifications of the two system that I am looking at...

2.4ghz (Teletest)

SDI

Diversity receiver

Short antenna on transmitter (most likely) and Long antennas on receiver (directional)

5.8ghz (Prairietech.us)

BNC

Single antenna receiver

Larger antenna on transmitter (9in) and not sure on receiver

Or are there any other systems that can be recommended?

Looking for a decent quality wireless transmitter for use on a Canon XL1 although I will be looking to upgrade to HD soon. It is for using on a remote control camera dolly (as seen along the side of the pools/running tracks at the Olympic Games etc) which I am currently building.

Preferable Wevi Camwave or similar 5.8ghz and wireless network based systems.