Which ToUcam?

[Sharnbrook]

Hi All,

I have the possibility of obtaining a used ToUcam for a reasonable price, but I know nothing about them. However, I have done a search in the IIS Forums for ToUcam, and have come up with 500 posts, more than I can read through. I have noticed though that in general, it is either the PCVC 740, or 840 Mk 2, that is used. I'm told that the one in which I am interested is the 820K. Doing a search on 820 brings up nothing, so does that mean that it would be unsuitable, or is it possibly a typo made by the present owner?

Any comments would be much appreciated.

regards,

Mike

[netwolf]

Not the expert but the 820 is a CMOS version, dont think its suitable for Astronomy.
See this link for some information.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/molyned/Vesta-sc.htm

You can get the SPC900NC for about 105$ plus shipping from here
http://www.jpldisplays.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=69_268&products_id=3284

Regards
Fahim

[netwolf]

You will also need an adapter to enable you to modify the camera to attach to a telescope. The most famous ones are made by a guy in Australia.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/iisads/pan/iisclick.php?bannerid=15&zoneid=0&source=&dest=http%3A%2F%2Fmoggadapters.com. au%2F

You will also need a Baader or Astronomik IR or IR/UV Cut filter.

Now I belive there are adapters sold on Ebay that have the filter built in.

Regards

[Sharnbrook]

Thanks Fahim for that info. I had seen the ntlworld web page before, but couldn't find it when I looked today.

Regards,

Mike

[ballaratdragons]

Yep, 820 is useless for Astro work. The '840k Pro II' or the 'SPC900NC' are the ones you need. :thumbsup:

[iceman]

As others have said, the 900nc is the best of the ToUcam bunch.

[Sharnbrook]

Thanks Ken & Mike