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📸Cameras & Camera Software => Legacy non Wi-Fi X10 Cameras => Camera General Discussion => Wireless Cameras(non IP) => Topic started by: maynardw on April 17, 2006, 06:06:25 PM

Title: XC22A Camera and VK74A (Ninja). 2 questions.
Post by: maynardw on April 17, 2006, 06:06:25 PM

I recently  replaced a X22A  camera and VK74A Ninja, as the picture had darkened quite abit since being installed . The XC22A and VK74A  were less than 2 years old,  been  painted white (voiding any warranties), turned upside down, and were underneath a shadowed roof overhang.

1. What causes a dark picture on a XC22A?
2. How long can a VK74A run normally turned upside down ?

 ???

Title: Re: XC22A Camera and VK74A (Ninja). 2 questions.
Post by: Mystyx on April 20, 2006, 12:07:52 AM

not sure why picture is dark, it is a low light cam. I personally use the wide eyes for bright picture and clarity.

My VK74s are upside down and running for a couple years NPs.

Title: Re: XC22A Camera and VK74A (Ninja). 2 questions.
Post by: RockinDolphin on August 06, 2006, 01:36:45 AM

If the camera was exposed to any SERIOUSLY bright light, it could have damaged the CMOS chip. Or, you may have somekind of dirt inside the unit. Take it apart and see if you see anything and, if so, clean witha cotton swab and alcohol.