SeeSense Pockets Joeycam Order

Miniature camera specialists SeeSense have supplied a Toshiba IK-HR1S high definition camera system to enable natural history documentary makers to record the early development of a newborn Joey within its mother's pouch.
A specially modified light source was also supplied in order to illuminate the tight and dark confines of a Red Kangaroo’s pouch. The slim profile circular LED pad produces a dimmable, true daylight colour temperature source of soft, even illumination. The Rosco 75mm diameter circular light source was drilled centrally so that the camera lens could protrude through, accurate machining ensuring that it was a tight fit on the lens and would not work loose when inserted into the pouch.
The cameraman can hold the Toshiba camera, lens and light source in his hand and insert it into the Kangaroo's pouch without harming the 1.5m tall female kangaroo or its Joey. It was only located in the pouch for short periods of time so as not to disturb the animals. SeeSeense MD Nigel Paine commented: "The LED light pad runs cool and so will never harm the contents of mum's pouch!"
SeeSense regularly implement special adaptations of Toshiba miniature HD camera range for customers’ specific requirements. This is believed to be the first time a young Joey has been filmed in high definition in this way. AGB Films have used the camera as part of a forthcoming BBC documentary.
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