Description
RCA TC5002 Micro-Mac Chroma Low Light Color Camera CCTV BNC w/ TC5001PS Supply
The RCA TC5002 is a low-light color video camera sold under the Techni-Quip Micro-Mac Chroma brand, designed for closed-circuit and scientific imaging applications requiring color video output in low-light conditions. The camera outputs a standard composite color video signal via BNC connector and is powered by the included RCA TC5001PS dedicated power supply. This listing includes the camera body, TC5001PS power supply, and a Wild Stereo 40/14 microscope adapter (part number 304490) for direct coupling to Wild stereo microscopes.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: RCA TC5002
- Series: Micro-Mac Chroma (Techni-Quip / RCA)
- Camera type: Low-light color CCTV/scientific camera
- Video output: BNC composite color video
- White balance: Auto White Balance (AWB) with manual Blue/Red adjustment knob
- Iris control: External iris adjustment port on front panel
- Operating modes: Operate / Standby switch on rear panel
- Gain modes: Gain Up / Normal (rear panel switch)
- Reference code: VQLW0632-1 (rear label)
- Included: RCA TC5001PS power supply (Video Out BNC + Standby output on rear)
- Included: Wild Stereo 40/14 microscope adapter, part number 304490
Applications
The RCA TC5002 Micro-Mac Chroma is a scientific and industrial color video camera from the late 1980s to early 1990s era, when tube-based and early CCD color cameras were being adopted in laboratory and CCTV environments. It was designed primarily for use with stereo microscopes — the included Wild Stereo 40/14 adapter couples the camera directly to Wild Heerbrugg stereo microscope eyepiece ports — making it well suited for scientific documentation, quality inspection, and laboratory imaging applications. The Micro-Mac Chroma line, produced by Techni-Quip in Hollywood, California, was marketed specifically for microscope video applications, allowing live color video output from microscope observations to be recorded or displayed on a monitor via standard BNC connections. This type of camera was used in research labs, university settings, industrial inspection, and quality-control environments where color documentation of microscope specimens was needed. The camera is also usable as a general CCTV or document camera in any application requiring a low-light color video source with BNC output.
This RCA TC5002 Micro-Mac Chroma Low Light Color Camera was pulled from a working environment where it was actively in use and functional. It has been inspected and is in good used condition. The camera body shows light wear consistent with prior use, and the blue housing is intact. The Wild Stereo 40/14 microscope adapter (part number 304490) is included along with the TC5001PS power supply. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
RCA |
Model: |
TC5002 |
MPN: |
TC5002 |
Secondary Model: |
TC5001PS |
Type: |
Low Light Color CCTV Camera |
Series: |
Micro-Mac Chroma |
Manufacturer: |
Techni-Quip (RCA) |
Video Output: |
BNC |
Color Output: |
Color |
White Balance: |
Auto White Balance (AWB) |
Controls: |
Blue/Red balance knob, AWB button, Iris, Gain Up/Normal, Operate/Standby |
Gain Modes: |
Gain Up, Normal |
Adapter/Coupler: |
Wild Stereo 40/14 microscope adapter |
Adapter Part Number: |
304490 |
Included Accessories: |
TC5001PS power supply, Wild Stereo 40/14 microscope adapter |
Power Supply Model: |
TC5001PS |
Power Supply Brand: |
RCA |
Form Factor: |
Inline/Tubular Camera Body |
Application: |
Microscopy, CCTV, Scientific Imaging |
SKU: |
42692 |
Condition: |
Used – Pulled from Working Environment |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Reference Number: |
VQLW0632-1 |
Condition Notes: |
RCA TC5002 Micro-Mac Chroma low-light color camera pulled from a working environment where it was in use and functional. Inspected and in good used condition. Includes TC5001PS power supply and Wild Stereo 40/14 adapter (PN 304490). |
