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used from before 1992- approx 1996.
[[Image:CameraOperator.jpg|thumb|right|The KY-1900 in use for camera training in 1993]]
Used from before 1992- approx 1996.


3 tube camera, assumed to be an excellent bit of kit in it's day - we used it after this period!
3 tube camera, assumed to be an excellent bit of kit in it's day - we used it after this period!


White balance and genlock for this camera usually took time upto and including the first 5 minutes of any programme.
White balance and genlock for this camera usually took time up to and including the first 5 minutes of any programme.


It's bright orange body can be spotted in many photos of the time.
It's bright orange body can be spotted in many photos of the time.

Revision as of 18:53, 5 June 2007

The KY-1900 in use for camera training in 1993

Used from before 1992- approx 1996.

3 tube camera, assumed to be an excellent bit of kit in it's day - we used it after this period!

White balance and genlock for this camera usually took time up to and including the first 5 minutes of any programme.

It's bright orange body can be spotted in many photos of the time.


I remember it being 'fixed' at one point by adjusting a tube with cardboard between it and adjacent circuit board. AdamBaxter 10:56, 4 June 2007 (BST)