CCD Camera for a Total Beginner? - Page 2

Matty P (Matt) · #21 25-11-2007, 09:15 AM

Hi,

I've decided that I'm going to buy the 900nc. Many people have said that the 900nc is more versatile than the Neximage and produces better quality images. I've seen some fantastic images taken with the 900nc and couldn't say anymore. I have some questions.

What kind of adapter is the best for the cam and where can i get?

Do I need anything else before I start? What does an IR filter do? Do I need it?

Best Regards
Matt

iceman (Mike) · #22 25-11-2007, 10:10 AM

Hi Matt
You need a standard 900nc -> 1.25" adapter. Steve Mogg from moggadapter.com has these. They're pretty cheap. You can also get them from telescopes-astronomy.com.au for about $45.

The IR filter is good to have, though it's not absolutely mandatory. You may as well get one - it will deliver sharper images without letting IR light bleed into your colour channels.

Matty P (Matt) · #23 25-11-2007, 02:55 PM

Before I purchase the 900nc, I'd like to say that I already have a Logitech Quickcam Sphere PTZ. The Quickcam can take up to 30fps and the 900nc up to 90fps. Which one would be better overall?

Is it possible to get a telescope adapter for the Quickcam? Do you think it is worth it?

Thanks for the Help

Best Regards

Matt

[1ponders] (Paul) · #24 25-11-2007, 03:27 PM

I'd suggest that if you are coming at this from a totally experience free background you could help your start by reading these articles in the "Projects and Articles" section.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.p...63,306,0,0,1,0
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.p...63,431,0,0,1,0
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.p...63,201,0,0,1,0