kiffy Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 hi folks, i know a fair few on here use E700 cameras, i was wondering if anyones had any grief with them? i bought a couple from sure24, the one for my rifles NV arrived a week ago, as usual i connected it to my cctv sustem to make sure it worked before i cut the plugs off.. it did so after running for w hile i disconnected and cut the plugs off then soldered on new ones, i connected the newly pluged camera into my NV setup and it ran for a while and died, i recharged the battery incase it was that but nothing... dead as a dodo my setups ok, in fact its so simple there is nothing to go wrong on it, the soldering on the connectors is ok... bloody thing! i emailed sure and emailed again today as id had no reply. they said they have never had a bad one before and as ive cut the plugs of its gota go back to the manufacurder for them to check it... fair enough i supose but sounds like a nice long delay before i get up and running anyway me reason for posting isnt to have a moan (but im glad i did) its to ask if anyones got any ideas if i can sort this without sending it back to save time... its a sealed unit so im guessing not but i had to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) There have been some recent issues with them. I'm surprised they say there have not been. If you are a NVFUK member go there and read a thread about it. EDIT: Google this to find it: Purchase a new E700 within the last few months, hardly used it as I was waiting for a new scope arriving Edited September 29, 2014 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Hi kiffy,one of mine has gone back and been sent to factory for tests, I too cut the cable but that tested ok.The unit just wouldnt fire up,no sign of damage on the board . Sure24.co.uk have been great,you need to talk to Jamie.I will poss get an answer off them by end of week.They said regarding cutting of cables that obviously it invalidates the warranty, but he said decision will be with the manufacture,if they find the cutting cable did not contribute to tbe fault. I can't understand why they denied any other failures as there are 3 i know of and seems to effect E700 that where purchased around May July 2014.As Dave-G says look on the nv forum, there is a post on there regarding this.I would speak with Jamie rather than anyone else at sure24. I did buy another off them last week from a new batch that came in last Monday and it performed brilliantly (no cables cut as it was used on a spotter).Jamie stated that they are all tested now before leaving sure24.I got an email from him today and he said that they are going to start putting the E700 through their own tests by doing some nv builds using different batteries and enclosures ect. Edited September 29, 2014 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 thanks guys, it is jamie who emailed me... i dont mind getting a bad one as it happens its just the time delay thats a pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 So, are these cameras 12v? If so, what batteries are you using and have you tested them at all to see what voltage they're giving? Is it reliable and smooth or does it spike when switched on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 yes their 12 volt, im using a small 12 volt battery from ebay and i have tested it with a multi meter, as i work with electronics and electrics its a habbit ive picked up over the years.. especially with stuff i buy from china via ebay. cameras gone back today, almost a fiver tyo send it back... im a tight *** and that upset me more than having to wait for a replacment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Just asking, I always tend to make sure my power supplies are fused, reverse polarity protected and surge protected before hitting any electronic components. A lot of DIY builders, even the self-proclaimed 'experts' seem to simply connect a power supply straight to components without any form of conditioning in between. That might be okay for a lamp, but with more sensitive circuits its asking for problems in my humble opinion. I must add, I'm no electronics expert, fortunately I have an uncle who is Edited October 1, 2014 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 wish i was an expert... i'm far from it as well.. although i am development manager for a small company that manufactures electrical and electonic harnesses what i do in my job has NOTHING to do with anything related to night vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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