So cheap!

[AG Hybrid (Adrian)]

Originally Posted by axle01

Got one, now to get time to use it.

I just bought this one too. Also an adapter + 10mm eyepiece attachment for mobile phones which I thought was clever.

[DraganTine (United States)]

Hello,

Anyone try this out I got one but it didn't come with any drivers / software ?

Can anyone upload or send me the file or a URL to a download ?

I have the Datyson Black Eyepiece

Thanks

[OzStarGazer]

Originally Posted by DraganTine

Hello,

Anyone try this out I got one but it didn't come with any drivers / software ?

Can anyone upload or send me the file or a URL to a download ?

I have the Datyson Black Eyepiece

Thanks

I think it is Plug and Play, so when you plug it in Windows detects it and automatically installs the driver.
Then you need a program for webcams, for example WebcamMax. There are also free ones on the net.

[DraganTine (United States)]

Hello,

Yes you are right it is plug and play, I am just use to cameras coming with their own software to capture photo or video and not a 3rd party software.

I'll look for a free one - If anyone can suggest a free simple capture program I be thankful

Thanks
DT

Update : Found a quick simple one - Free Webcam Picture Taker

http://freepicturesolutions.com/downloads.html

[ZeroID (Brent)]

Try SharpCap, Firecapture, Metaguide.
They are all free and should work but will be limited by the camera's capabilities so some feaures may not be available.

Metaguide, as it's name says is guiding software rather than capture software. Communicates through PHD and GPUSB software\hardware.

Firecapture is awesome and has guiding capabilty as well.

Have fun !

[DraganTine (United States)]

Well,

I tried it today not really happy...

I looked back at the auction and realized its ...

Webcam 0.3MP USB Telescope Digital Camera

WOW i didn't look before and realize it was less than a MP my cell phone is 8 MP

I took a photo one day hard to center it but it was a super photo

The video / photos were poor and now I know why - 0.3 MP ...

I don't think a different software wold make any difference ?

Here's a clip of the moon....

http://www.reelalitycheck.com/Photos...2019_09_41.avi

[OzStarGazer]

Originally Posted by DraganTine

I don't think a different software wold make any difference ?

No - unfortunately the resolution depends on the camera. But you should still be able to achieve nice results. Some software programs are better than others though.
PS: You can still also edit both videos and photos.
PPS: The trembling in the video are just turbulences though. If the seeing conditions are bad the turbulences will be there also with the best camera.

[Poita (Peter)]

The resolution isn't necessarily an issue, all of these photos are taken with a 0.3MP camera.

http://www.astronomycameras.com/blog...dbk-21-camera/

Originally Posted by DraganTine

Well,

I tried it today not really happy...

I looked back at the auction and realized its ...

Webcam 0.3MP USB Telescope Digital Camera

WOW i didn't look before and realize it was less than a MP my cell phone is 8 MP

I took a photo one day hard to center it but it was a super photo

The video / photos were poor and now I know why - 0.3 MP ...

I don't think a different software wold make any difference ?

Here's a clip of the moon....

http://www.reelalitycheck.com/Photos...2019_09_41.avi

[OzStarGazer]

Originally Posted by Poita

The resolution isn't necessarily an issue

I agree. If you don't want to use the images as computer wallpaper or posters it shouldn't be an issue if you keep the images small as in the link you provided.

[sharkbite]

Originally Posted by AG Hybrid

I just bought this one too. Also an adapter + 10mm eyepiece attachment for mobile phones which I thought was clever.

Folks - have you had a chance to try out the "DATYSON TYRANT GOLD" ?

if so - what's it like?

cheers,

[raymo]

You can get perfectly acceptable results with a 0.3MP webcam.
You don't need multi MP cameras. Some very fine images are
obtained from 1000-1500 frames of 0.3 MP video.
raymo

[copperg (Garry)]

Hi Guys - I realise this thread is a bit old but bought one of these in 2015. It works OK - sort of.... The images are sort of "Posterised" false, look daggy.....!! I'm running it on WIndows 8 then upgraded to WIn 10 and is the same on both (Tried the 32bit driver & the 64 bit driver) same result.

It came with a miniCD with the Drivers (Also had 3 copies of the same Virus on the disc!!)

I think its just not the correct Driver for Win 8/10 (But I tried it on a WIn XP machine & no better).

Does anyone have a driver that works ok with it (link would be best).

It doesn't produce useable pics' (Cost me ~$50 so no great loss - would just like to get it going)

ANy SUggestions???

[bojan]

I just bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272030457649
I thought it could be useful.. looks pretty solidly built (aluminium alloy). Will post review.

[ChrisV (Chris)]

Look like Paddy's Market ZWOs. Will be very interested to see your review.

Chris

[pat30 (Patrice)]

Originally Posted by bojan

I just bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272030457649
I thought it could be useful.. looks pretty solidly built (aluminium alloy). Will post review.

Hello,
I go back the subject,
Bojan you tested this camera?

[bojan]

Originally Posted by pat30

Hello,
I go back the subject,
Bojan you tested this camera?

Yes... nothing much, seems just like ordinary webcam. No software...
The only good thing is metal enclosure.

[pat30 (Patrice)]

Originally Posted by bojan

Yes... nothing much, seems just like ordinary webcam. No software...
The only good thing is metal enclosure.

thank.
No more information about the sensor used?


For those interested, I bought some time ago the DATYSON T7, it is actually an ASI120 with another package, the drivers are well those of ASI120 so a good camera for really cheap

[luka]

Very interesting Pat, thanks for the info.
If anyone else is interested, here is google translation of the French forum discussing the Datyson T7 camera.

[pat30 (Patrice)]

Originally Posted by luka

Very interesting Pat, thanks for the info.
If anyone else is interested, here is google translation of the French forum discussing the Datyson T7 camera.

Hi Luka,
I see you watching well Webastro ,thank you for posting the link