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From: ijk@houxt.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Video camera DIN - to standard 1/4inch jack interface.
Message-ID: <448@houxt.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 19-Jul-84 10:33:46 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 19 10:33:46 1984
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I was in a department store that had a GREAT deal on a color
Panasonic video camera (with auto-focus) for around $400
(because they lost the instruction manual).  I have a non-portable
VHS machine, with a 1/4 inch jack (seems like the size of a typical
large headphone jack).  The camera, however, comes with a a multi-pin
plug about an inch in diameter.  My question is, is there any chance
that the plugs are somehow compatible????  The camera seems such a
good deal that I don't want to pass it up (I've seen plain b/w
cameras go for more).  If not, can one get a compatible  portable recorder
for a few bucks (say $200), minus associated tv electronics????
Thankx in advance.
Ihor Kinal.