My lab has, and still uses, a number of pretty old black and white video cameras. This is one of the models we have. These camera use a standard CS-mount lens, of which we have a broad collection. These cameras are getting a little long in the tooth (they’re tube-based) so I picked up one of these guys (caution: PDF) to play with. It uses the same lens mount, but the lens from the old cameras will not produce anything close to a focused image with the new camera. What gives? Is the focal plane of a CCD different from that of the vidicon? Is there any sort of adapter that will allow me to upgrade my camera stock without having to spring for new lenses?
Ha! Just figured it out. The old lens are C-mount, not CS. They use the same thread, but have a slightly different focal length. An adapter was included with the camera. Cool! I beat the collective dope to my own answer.