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Offline Mr. Ron  
#1 Posted : 24 May 2021 06:31:31(UTC)
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What kind of camera is used on HO locomotives to transmit a down-the-track video?
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Offline hxmiesa  
#2 Posted : 24 May 2021 06:52:11(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Mr. Ron Go to Quoted Post
What kind of camera is used on HO locomotives to transmit a down-the-track video?

I use the dirt-cheap SQ11 camera.
It is alright in most aspects, EXCEPT I would look for one with a wider angle of vision. Like around 100º or bigger. (Although a bigger angle would begin to give a "fish-eye" vision)

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Offline Ian M  
#3 Posted : 24 May 2021 19:25:00(UTC)
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I use an SQ23 - it has the advantage that it has built-in WiFi so you can view how the camera is aligned on its wagon before you start filming and get an idea of what it sees as it goes around.

It does give a fisheye effect but many video editing packages (such as Videopad) include a fisheye removal tool.



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Offline marklinist5999  
#4 Posted : 25 May 2021 02:42:14(UTC)
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For $12 U.S., I may as well try the SQ11. I'll put in in my new cab control car.
Offline PeFu  
#5 Posted : 25 May 2021 06:44:18(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Ian M Go to Quoted Post
I use an SQ23 - it has the advantage that it has built-in WiFi so you can view how the camera is aligned on its wagon before you start filming and get an idea of what it sees as it goes around.

It does give a fisheye effect but many video editing packages (such as Videopad) include a fisheye removal tool.

Looks very nice! You have also achieved a feeling of ”following the curves” compared to many other cab ride examples. Is this also done by the software?

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Offline marklinist5999  
#6 Posted : 25 May 2021 12:28:32(UTC)
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I will check out the SQ23 too!
Offline EMD_GP7  
#7 Posted : 02 July 2021 21:23:32(UTC)
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Hi. I have just bought an SQ23 and find it very good - I use it on my bike as a safety camera and the battery seems to last for about 100 minutes which is fine for my riding time.
I will also use it to film my Layout when my son finishes leaving car bits around it !
I have a question, The camera breaks up the videos into 5 minute sections. Is there a way of extending the individual video time ?
I have downloaded the SPORT DV app which works as a viewer and controls the camera but the "Gear wheel" symbol to alter settings disappears when the wi-fi is connected and I cannot see how to change settings, Any Ideas,
Regards, Colin.
Offline Dimi194  
#8 Posted : 03 July 2021 04:10:42(UTC)
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I just bought a SQ23 after seeing this thread, I'm super excited to give it a whirl on HO and N scale stuff! And so cheap!
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Offline marklinist5999  
#9 Posted : 03 July 2021 09:38:31(UTC)
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The dimensions of the sq23 cam seem to large to fit in the cab of most models. Unless I misread them.
Offline hxmiesa  
#10 Posted : 03 July 2021 14:20:22(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: marklinist5999 Go to Quoted Post
The dimensions of the sq23 cam seem to large to fit in the cab of most models. Unless I misread them.

It´s a cube of 1" x 1" x 1" or 25,4mm x 25,4mm x 25,4 mm.

Edited by user 03 July 2021 20:36:39(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

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Offline river6109  
#11 Posted : 03 July 2021 14:38:13(UTC)
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I use a Rollei Pro bullet HD and I was able to buy an afterbuy remote control, I've asked a Swiss guy which camera he was using and this how I got the name Rollei, I've asked him whether he has got a remote control and he said you can't get one.,

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Offline Ranjit  
#12 Posted : 03 July 2021 16:15:48(UTC)
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Is this camera still available, John ? Rollei.de doesn't seem to list this item !!

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Offline river6109  
#13 Posted : 03 July 2021 16:54:04(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Ranjit Go to Quoted Post
Is this camera still available, John ? Rollei.de doesn't seem to list this item !!

Cheers,
Ranjit


Ranjit, I don't think, I had a look as well the other day but I couldn't find it., its a handy little camera, fits nicely on a low freight carriage.

John

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Offline PMPeter  
#14 Posted : 03 July 2021 17:27:30(UTC)
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There are so many different SQ23 cameras online with prices ranging from $12 to $65 that I found after a few minutes. They are all described the same, so what make are you guys using?
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#15 Posted : 03 July 2021 19:53:56(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: hxmiesa Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: marklinist5999 Go to Quoted Post
The dimensions of the sq23 cam seem to large to fit in the cab of most models. Unless I misread them.

It´s a cube of 1" x 1" x 1" or 2,54mm x 2,54mm x 2,54 mm.




Umm, if you had said 2.54cm you would be correct ... if we could find cameras only 0.1 inch cube every loco would have one in the drivers seat Laugh Laugh Laugh

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Offline Dimi194  
#16 Posted : 04 July 2021 04:56:59(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: marklinist5999 Go to Quoted Post
The dimensions of the sq23 cam seem to large to fit in the cab of most models. Unless I misread them.


My plan it to attached it to a flatcar pushed/pulled by a loco so I get a 'drivers view' rather than actually trying to fit it inside the locos themselves.

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Offline dickinsonj  
#17 Posted : 05 July 2021 02:05:34(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Dimi194 Go to Quoted Post
My plan it to attached it to a flatcar pushed/pulled by a loco so I get a 'drivers view' rather than actually trying to fit it inside the locos themselves.


Yep - I agree. That is the only reasonable solution with today's tech and the results can be quite realistic.

When you get there please post some video for us all to enjoy. ThumpUp

Regards,
Jim

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So many trains and so little time.
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Offline Legless  
#18 Posted : 05 July 2021 12:25:47(UTC)
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I’ve got the DJI pocket2.
Only did a quick test on a oval on the kitchen table and it works great.
Had it on a flatbed car in front of the loco.
You can have a high or low view being videoed.
Mike
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Offline Ian M  
#19 Posted : 06 July 2021 12:42:08(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: PeFu Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: Ian M Go to Quoted Post
I use an SQ23 - it has the advantage that it has built-in WiFi so you can view how the camera is aligned on its wagon before you start filming and get an idea of what it sees as it goes around.

It does give a fisheye effect but many video editing packages (such as Videopad) include a fisheye removal tool.

Looks very nice! You have also achieved a feeling of ”following the curves” compared to many other cab ride examples. Is this also done by the software?

ThumpUp



Sorry, I've only just seen this - I had managed to unclick (is that a word?) the notification box.

The camera was sitting on a short flat wagon, fixed with blu-tack slightly back from the front of the wagon. The curves are standard Marklin 'M' 5100 and 5200.

Other than clicking on the 'remove fisheye' filter in the video editor there were no changes to the output.


As for SQ23 type and prices - I suspect that they are all the same as they are unbranded.

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SQ23 software - it is terrible. You often have to restart it and/or the camera to establish contact or get it to respond but when it works it works and for the price I'm willing to put up with it for occasional use. If you are planning on doing frequent or long videos I'd suggest that you need a more expensive and better featured camera.
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