Wireless Video equipment for the electronics hobbyist

Digital Photography Live Video Downlink
Wireless video preview for your digital camera

Black Widow A/V, LLC is very pleased to introduce a unique application for our popular BWAV200 wireless video system. By replacing the video camera on the system with a standard RCA jack, we have created the perfect video downlink to allow aerial photography enthusiasts the ability to see exactly what their digital camera will see while it is in the air. The live preview gives the photographer an unprecented level of control over scene selection and image composition. Randomly shooting a lot of pictures in the air costs nothing, but getting the right picture is priceless.

The new Digilive is configured as an "Urban Flight Pack" which includes our popular 8dbi circular polarized patch.
Small, lightweight, and powerful transmitter The entire aerial portion of the Digi-Live system is very small, leaving more of your weight 'budget' for a larger, higher resolution digital camera. Wide input voltage Like it's brother the BWAV200, the Digi-Live systems have a very wide input voltage range to give users the maximum flexibility in powering the system. Use any readily available 4 cell RC pack, or step into cutting edge technology and use a pair of lithium-polymer batteries for extended run times. Four channels, no waiting The Digi-Live systems can operate on any of 4 channels to allow users the flexibility of operating multiple systems at the same time. For complicated shoots, this allows multiple cameras in the air to be monitored. No power switch to fail We continue our tradition of designing the lightest and most reliable system in the industry by avoiding unnecessary mechanical breaks between the transmitter and battery.	Small, lightweight receiver The receiver included with both new DigiLive systems is extremely small, allowing you to develop a compact ground station setup that is easily transported to non-traditional take-off and landing sites, like the local park or school yard. Lightweight and sturdily designed, it can be powered from the included wall transformer, or by any 12v DC power source like an RC 'field' battery or car battery. High-gain receiver antenna The key to the new Digilive's success is our 8 dbi high gain circular polarized patch antenna. When properly deployed, this antenna will help you achieve the best possible results in many challenging urban setting.

Technical Specifications: TX Power: 5v-8.4v 450mA Input RF output: 200mw TX Frequencies: 2410, 2430, 2450, 2470	RX Power: 12v 350mA TX Weight:(including antenna): 28 grams! Interface: RCA jack accepts standard composite video input. Please check your digital camera to be sure it has a 'video out'!

Here is an example installation. The Digi-live system is connected to the video out port of the Pentax Optio S digital camera (shown here for example purposes only, it is NOT included!):

To determine if YOUR digital camera is compatible with the Digi-Live system, your camera must have the following capabilities:

1) It must have the ability to plug into a standard RCA jack on your TV or VCR and display a live picture from the camera. If you cannot get this to work with your TV or VCR, you will NOT get it to work with the Digi-Live.
2) You must have the ability to trigger the camera from the air. The Digi-Live system will not do this for you. On our Optio, we used the tried-and-true method of glueing a servo over the shutter button.

What else can the Digi-Live be used for?
Not only does the Digi-Live system allow you to select and compose your aerial photographs better, but by videotaping the whole flight, you can review the videotape later to look for more photo opportunities that you might have missed while focusing on getting specific shots.

To get into the air you'll need the following:

1) A digital camera as described above
2) A monitor to view the video on the ground.

That's it!

The receiver is powered from the included wall transformer, or you can use any battery cable of providing 12v at 350ma. An A/V cable is included for the receiver which terminates at a standard RCA male connectors for audio and video.

Regarding systems intended for use outside the USA: We currently only offer wall transformers that work in North America (110v 60hz) and will generally remove the transformer from the box for over-seas shipments. Please indicate in the comments section of the order if you wish to take shipment of the transformer

200mw Digi-Live "Urban Flight Pack" wireless video preview for digital cameras: $280 (Email)