Mallincam all sky camera

[Somnium]

Has anyone used the mallincam all sky camera? It seems like this is the cheapest dedicated all sky camera on the market so I just wanted to get some thoughts. It appears that the only outputs provided are rca, does this mean you need a rca to usb converter if you want to use it on a computer ?

[ZeroID]

Why not look at one of the ZWO models ?
They are USB and come with a suitable lens supplied. Cheaper than going mallincam plus more equipment to convert. Also more reliable, less to go wrong.

[Somnium]

yeah i know, i have been back and forth on this one, the only thing with the ZWO is that i cant set it up to just run as a ASK, having it automatically compensate for day and night settings (that i am aware of) the Mallincam is a similar price and it is a dedicated ASK. i can be sold either way, i just dont want to spend 1300 on the orion or Starlight express versions.

[ZeroID]

Wouldn't the 'Auto' mode in some of the regular camera apps do that ? AmCap or Sharp Cap for example. Haven't looked seriously into the choices on FireCapture too much.
Maybe something like security camera software with movement capture or timed elapsed exposure settings.

[Somnium]

just been spending some time looking at firecapture and Sharp cap, they will look like they will do the job. i had a look at the dummy security cameras at jay car and that will house it just fine. the only other issue i would have to deal with is dew.

[Somnium]

done ZWO ordered ! :)

[ZeroID]

Which one ? They have a few now.

I'm interested in the cooled 174 colour. I think.:question: Mono just seems so hard to get my head around.

[Somnium]

just the 120 colour USB 2. no need for anything high end, i just need to see the cloud cover etc :)