Turning Z1/FX1 into a block camera at DVinfo.net

Steven Gage · August 25th, 2006, 01:31 PM

Anyone aware of someone that can convert the insides of these camcorders into block cameras? This would be used for a conferencing application. I would supply pan/tilt mechanism and housing for the unit. So in the end I end up using the sensor and lens, and then control zoom via lanc.

Steve

Douglas Spotted Eagle · August 25th, 2006, 01:51 PM

Might as well use the 310 head at that point, no? More money, but by the time you convert the housing and mate it all up, I don't know you'd be saving anything.

Steven Gage · August 25th, 2006, 04:04 PM

not familiar, what is the 310 head?

Steven Gage · August 27th, 2006, 07:18 AM

Ah, the Sony 310.

Way too big and the external lens would make it way way too big.

On the Z1/FX1 the entire form factor is much smaller including lens. If you take it apart (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=60134) the actual size of the sensor and lens is really small.

This is what I need.

Christopher Witz · August 27th, 2006, 05:13 PM

why not get the hc3 or hc1... just about a grand and hd to boot.

Steven Gage · August 27th, 2006, 05:40 PM

What i need is to make this into a block camera, so I can add my own ptz. Something like

http://www.imaginghardware.com/Produ...as/P40003.aspx

but in HD.

Are there folks that tale camcorders (sony or others) and convert to something like a block camera?

Steve

Mack Fisher · August 28th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven Gage

What i need is to make this into a block camera, so I can add my own ptz. Something like

http://www.imaginghardware.com/Produ...as/P40003.aspx

but in HD.

Are there folks that tale camcorders (sony or others) and convert to something like a block camera?

Steve

I dont think it is in big demand. The Hc1 and HC3 are about that size and Canon's new consumer HDV is tiny just get that dont buy a 3K camera just to strip it completely.

August 25th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#1
Steven Gage Tourist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: merrick ny Posts: 4	Turning Z1/FX1 into a block camera Anyone aware of someone that can convert the insides of these camcorders into block cameras? This would be used for a conferencing application. I would supply pan/tilt mechanism and housing for the unit. So in the end I end up using the sensor and lens, and then control zoom via lanc. Steve

August 25th, 2006, 01:51 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Might as well use the 310 head at that point, no? More money, but by the time you convert the housing and mate it all up, I don't know you'd be saving anything. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

August 25th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#3
Steven Gage Tourist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: merrick ny Posts: 4	not familiar, what is the 310 head?

August 27th, 2006, 07:18 AM	#4
Steven Gage Tourist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: merrick ny Posts: 4	Ah, the Sony 310. Way too big and the external lens would make it way way too big. On the Z1/FX1 the entire form factor is much smaller including lens. If you take it apart (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=60134) the actual size of the sensor and lens is really small. This is what I need.

August 27th, 2006, 05:13 PM	#5
Christopher Witz Major Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 591	why not get the hc3 or hc1... just about a grand and hd to boot.

August 27th, 2006, 05:40 PM	#6
Steven Gage Tourist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: merrick ny Posts: 4	What i need is to make this into a block camera, so I can add my own ptz. Something like http://www.imaginghardware.com/Produ...as/P40003.aspx but in HD. Are there folks that tale camcorders (sony or others) and convert to something like a block camera? Steve