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Article #5360Re: Fisher Price Pixel Vision for sale
From: gleason
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 22:18
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 22:18
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In article <KINSTRMI.94Jun13154336@dso008.sch.ge.com>, kinstrmi@dso008.sch.ge.com (Kinstrey) writes: > > A lot of people who are into operating radio-controlled models > (helicopters, planes, etc) are always looking for these > "cheap" video recorders. The PixelVision units are much lighter > in weight than real camcorders, so their models can get 'em > up in the air and take cool overhead video. > As well, Pixelvision cameras can be easily converted to digital input devices, making them a cheap source of pictures for playing around with image processing routines. I think this is far more likely an explanation for their popularity than any artistic demand for their funky video. WItht he demand for them running this high, I'm surprised FP hasn't run off a new batch (no problem for me - I bought two of them, and they both still work great!). Lee K. Gleason N5ZMR Control-G Consultants gleason@mwk.com
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