Cheap camera for fpv

[laritiewsoh]

Hey, I want to try fpv and was searching for some cheap cameras.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/HD-Mini-CCTV...140117130753&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=400806823718&rt=nc

Will this work?

 

[FlyingMonkey]

The image quality will be rather bad.

Do you need it to be that small?

Here's one I'm looking to try...

http://www.banggood.com/Aomway-HD-M...2_8-Lens-Module-Port-MOL5P-2_54-p-950397.html

 

[laritiewsoh]

Not searching for anything too small. Im just on a tight budget so looking at cheap options. I have read somewhere that CCD types will be better for fpv but the ones in hobbyking are out of stock right now.

Do you have any experience regarding CCD or CMOS type?

 

[FlyingMonkey]

I can't say I've paid any attention to the difference, but...

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Or more relevant...

 

[laritiewsoh]

I wanted something similar to this and in this price range.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__11977__1_3_inch_sony_ccd_video_camera_pal_.html

Thank you for all the videos you posted and can see that CMOS is mostly used for indoor applications. I will get it though if I cant find any other alternative.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

Looking at what I've been using up until now, it's always been CMOS cameras, but they've been the FatShark CCD Killer CMOS ones.

Not sure what difference that might make.

 

[laritiewsoh]

do you think this will be a good choice?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HD-700TVL...sGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item43d0fb3070

it fits perfectly with my budget

 

[joshuabardwell]

That camera seems like a fine budget option. The only thing that stands out is the 3.6 mm lens. A lot of FPV flyers prefer the 2.8 mm lens for a wider field of view. But 3.6 is fine.

2.8mm gives about a 130 degree FOV. 3.6 mm lens is about a 90 degree FOV.

 

[laritiewsoh]

Well since I'm just starting out, I wouldnt mind having 90 fov. I think we can even change only the lens to get more fov (like the recent episode of flitetest suggested)

Later on, when I get more experienced, I will get a better camera

 

[Tactical Ex]

I am using a super cheap camera and I'm very satisfied with it. It came with a 2.1mm lens which is great too. It's not Optimal but for getting into FPV its a great start. I made a collection on eBay of the cheapest stuff I could find and I you have a positive review from me that it works.

http://www.ebay.com/cln/tacticalex/FPV-starting-Gear/102783887019

 

[Tritium]

If you haven't yet then check out surveilzone.com . They have some GREAT prices / products and fairly quick delivery.

Thurmond

 

[laritiewsoh]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I have already ordered this camera (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HD-700TVL-...item43d0fb3070) and will be going with a 5.8ghz 200mW tx/rx and cloverleaf antennas. I have also ordered a power filter because I'm planning to use one battery in the plane itself.

For my first flights I will fly line of sight first and let others see from the monitor. Later on I can fly fpv when I have full confidence in my system. Thanks for your input and if you have any other suggestions regarding fpv especially for beginners, do let me know