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(meteorobs) video setup for meteor
I need some referrals/recommendations on a video setup for meteor observation.
I am hearing of an ultra sensitive video camera (B&W surveillance), something
like .0001 lux (not sure if this is right). I played with a Watec 902 camera
with a fast f1.2 35mm camera lens, which hit mag 5 stars from my front yard.
It only gave me the FOV of a 300mm lens on 35mm format, but nevertheless I was
able to get a Leonid in '98.
Using a really wide-angle lens (CCTV), just didn't record faint stars, because
of its limited aperture.
Are the Gen II PVS-5 intensifiers any good? They sell for around $400 - $900
(depending on size). I would have to combine it with a lens, & camcorder. Can
someone direct me to references on a bang-for-buck setup? I'm limited on
budget. I would have to use my exisitng Hi8 camcorder, my fast f1.2 35mm
camera lenses.
I would prefer to use a non-intensified video setup, that new camera sounds
interesting.
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