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Howard is a movable CCTV camera capable of being slung from the lighting rig, and remotely controlled using a serial interface. It is typically used at Woodstock, hung from the stage
[[File:Sony EVI-D70P (Howard).jpg|thumb|right|Our pal Howard.]]
Howard is a movable CCTV camera capable of being slung from the lighting rig, and remotely controlled using a serial interface. It is typically used at [[OB:Outside Broadcasts|Woodstock]], hung above the stage.


==Technical Details==
==Technical Details==
Howard is a Sony Colour Video Camera Model EVI-D70P, taking a 12V DC input at 1A, with serial number 425618. It communicates using the Sony VISCA protocol, over RS-422 on a slightly custom breakout lead.
Howard is a [http://www.sony.co.uk/pro/product/ptzcams/evi-d70p/overview Sony Colour Video Camera Model EVI-D70P], taking a 12V DC input at 1A, with serial number 425618. It communicates using the Sony VISCA protocol, over RS-422 on a slightly custom breakout lead.


==Control Software==
==Control Software==

Revision as of 19:14, 23 February 2013

Howard is a movable CCTV camera capable of being slung from the lighting rig, and remotely controlled using a serial interface. It is typically used at Woodstock, hung above the stage.

Technical Details

Howard is a Sony Colour Video Camera Model EVI-D70P, taking a 12V DC input at 1A, with serial number 425618. It communicates using the Sony VISCA protocol, over RS-422 on a slightly custom breakout lead.

Control Software

The control software we use is located at http://www.camerapad.com/cameras.asp, or on the Software Drive.