I scanned Peter Yanczer's Mechanical TV camera construction manual. A copy is now located on the ETF website at:
http://www.earlytelevision.org/pdf/y...camera_kit.pdf
The photocell VTS4085S mentioned in the manual may be difficult or impossible for purchase. I found one site where they claim to have 37 and wanted buyer to submit quote/bid for quantity needed. They seemed to be a supplier to Aerospace or large firms.
The following photocell Photonic Detectors Inc # 1541-80A was suggested by a friend as a possible working alternative.
https://www.allelectronics.com/item/...etector/1.html
They are only 33 cents each but shipping is $8.00 I purchased 12 so my price was about $12 for the 12 including shipping. I have not done any testing on suitability for this camera. If anyone is serious about building a camera I would sell one for a dollar.
09-01-2021, 11:27 AM
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