This post might help those still having problems, including the link in the post.
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...52#82241647796235452
BTW, my CSX caboose has a sharp picture.
Speaking on what I see on the screen here, I'm not even sure I would call that just blurry. There is a shadow frame/split image I'm seeing too. It could very well be reflections, but I wouldn't rule out rendering or lens issues. That one is "unacceptable" imo too. I might try pulling glass if not glued, a flaw in that does seem a likely cause too; nothing is in focus at any distance.
I have one of those mini "spy" cameras you see at train shows. It has a lens that can be turned (threaded) to correct the focus, can the same be done to this camera?
Good question!
-Pete
Caboose vs Theater Car camera: Did Dave or anybody confirm they
are same item and therefore should render they same quality picture.
I ask because the price point is significant. UnclepeteRR
UnclePeteRR posted:Caboose vs Theater Car camera: Did Dave or anybody confirm they are same item and therefore should render they same quality picture. I ask because the price point is significant. UnclepeteRR
I can not confirm the hardware, but the instruction book for my theater car has both pictured on the cover:
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Thanks Dave, That would indicate it is the same product
unless its not. I read a great book on the "Candy Bombers"
but can't remember the name. UnclepeteRR
Bob Delbridge posted:I have one of those mini "spy" cameras you see at train shows. It has a lens that can be turned (threaded) to correct the focus, can the same be done to this camera?
the original fcc testing for the canoose does motion a adjustable lease in the paperwork provided by the camera manufacturer. If that made it into the final production is another thing. Find my post und or fcc testing link..might be some other interesting things in there
Bob Delbridge posted:I have one of those mini "spy" cameras you see at train shows. It has a lens that can be turned (threaded) to correct the focus, can the same be done to this camera?
this should answer some questions
We ran tests on my new NS caboose this weekend and found the images very blurry. We decided to remove the window infront of the camera and the results were fantastic. The image is now very sharp. The window has two layers of plastic and was degrading the image. The catalog NS was shown with a black roof but my version was dressed in a silver roof. One of the middle side windows was not fitted with clear plastic.
Duncan
Duncan H W Foster posted:We ran tests on my new NS caboose this weekend and found the images very blurry. We decided to remove the window infront of the camera and the results were fantastic. The image is now very sharp. The window has two layers of plastic and was degrading the image. The catalog NS was shown with a black roof but my version was dressed in a silver roof. One of the middle side windows was not fitted with clear plastic.
Duncan
Did you happen to notice if that window was not very clear to look thru with your eye? or any defects in the window? or did it look like any other plastic window?
just curious since removing it solved the problem.
The window looked a lot like the others on the caboose. But looking through it you could see the image would be degraded. You have to be careful taking the caboose apart as there is a fair amount of wiring to be considered. We found the truck locations were not optomized to allow the four long screws to be removed easily. However the end result justified the labor. I am a photographer and spend thousands on very clear glass for my lenses. Model plastic just does not do the trick.
Duncan
Duncan H W Foster posted:The window looked a lot like the others on the caboose. But looking through it you could see the image would be degraded. You have to be careful taking the caboose apart as there is a fair amount of wiring to be considered. We found the truck locations were not optomized to allow the four long screws to be removed easily. However the end result justified the labor. I am a photographer and spend thousands on very clear glass for my lenses. Model plastic just does not do the trick.
Duncan
Just wondering if anyone else has tried this removing the plastic window trick? I’m scared to try taking mine apart, but I’m not really thrilled with the image as-is from the camera.
First let me say that I don't advocate for disassembly of the caboose. It is made to be easily assembled, not taken apart. Having said that, I just spent 45 minutes getting the thing apart and removing the window.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!!! Once I get the thing re assembled I will post a picture or two.
On the software note, I am using my PC (Windows 7 with FireFox default browser) and the IPCmultiview application to view the image. It works great!!! Still disappointed that my tablet cannot load the app but now that I have the PC working well, I am satisfied.
This is a great product. Mucho Kudos to Lionel for bringing this to market.
Rolland
In the alternative....slightly press the side of the window with a small flathead screw driver. There is not much glue holding the window into the frame....it should pop the window into the caboose for safe keeping. 😜.
This method saves you from screwing up any wiring or the hassle of removing the caboose from the frame.
And yes it does make a difference..... Time to Completion....5 seconds
-Pete
In my install, the camera was too close to the window to allow the window to drop away. So I had to take the car apart. Here is the picture I just took with the window removed. This is at max resolution. Before window removal the image of the writing on the transformers was just a blur.
Rolland
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I'm wondering if the window is a widening lens. But of course if it's clouded, then what good is it? It could easily get clouded if the glue was sloppy.
Or maybe adjusts the focus from infinity to something a bit closer for better caboose roof definition.
