Is the sensor CMOS or CCD?
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It's a 5MP CMOS sensor. The sensor module on the board is an Omnivision OV5647. I downloaded a Product Brief and a Datasheet for the sensor some time ago and couldn't recall where I got them from, but another person answered a question about the field of view of the module and that answer gives URLs for those documents, so I won't repeat them. Those documents should have answers to just about everything anyone could possibly want to know about the module.
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Yes, the receiver has LED indicator light (the red area as you can see in the picture) which will be flashing when the sensor is triggered.
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If you look at the tech specs, you'll find that the CMOS cameras (D5000, D300S) have slightly more pixels (height x width) than the CCD cameras like the D3000 in each of the three sizes. The actual difference isn't huge, though.
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I think they are CCD, but I think you have a choice of cameras depending on your budget. From my understanding, CMOS is the more advanced technology, so I don't know why the member below is complaining. Anyway, the system is the important part because cameras can be upgraded or switched if you have the same connections.
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What device do I need to have to transfer the data from the sensor to the computer?
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The cameras chip sensor is 5MP, however thru interpolarization, which many cameras use, it can produce up to 12MP pictures. It basically will take a true 5MP picture but if you have it set to 12MP it will automatically create 'cloned' pixels next to the original pixel that will make the image larger and thus create a 12MP photo.
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I ordered this camera and it was indeed the CMOS-310 in the original sealed Kenwood packaging. I hooked it up to a Kenwood DNN990HD and it works perfectly, all angles and views directly controlled from the head unit.
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No it's not. I encoded mine in an plastic electrical box with a small cut out for the sensor. Works well.
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There is a sensor looking like a camera labeled "Color by Pantone" on the lower end of the keyboard. I have not used it, but I assume that this is it.
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There is only one sensor and it is inside the unit. I don't think this is meant to be outside.
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I am currently trying to get it to work, the software loads fine but I cannot get the computer to recognize the sensor. I sent an email to the manufacturer, will let you know if I get a response.
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I think what may help is motion detection. I already asked the tech support guy and he said they are working towards this functionality. I would think it be done soon over the next release or two. So far my camera works great so over all its a good by. good luck ;)
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What's important to me, is that the sensor is only 5 mp. For what it's worth the max 2D resulting JPG file is 6,016 x 3,384 = 20.4mp.
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You can select image sizes of 5 or 12 Mega Pixel. I believe the CMOS sensor is 12. I have 23 cameras and this one takes the best pictures and video by far. You will be very happy with it. The batteries last about 12 months also.
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Cannot say from my experience, as I shoot on an APS-C sensor camera. But, check this out:http://www.flickr.com/groups/1464501@N22/discuss/72157627593349082/
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That's normal. It's the same sensor, but the sensor is in different modes for preview and capture. It'll get the best photo it can, regardless of what the preview shows.
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The DCR SR300 has a CMOS sensor, the DCR SR100 has the CCD. That could account for the difference. I doubt that quality is as bad as Frank seems to find it. I am waiting on a camcorderinfo.com review before I buy but with the Lux rating being better for the DCR SR300 there is no reason why it should be so disappointing.