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Old 16-09-2005, 07:47 PM
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Question Vixen CCD camera

G'day guys/gals.

In the link there are 2 CCD cameras. One by Vixen & one by celestron. I was wondering about the Vixen: http://www.aoe.com.au/accessories1.html Specs for the vixen: Sensor: Ultra-sensitive 1/3"CMOS
Video Format: 24-bit
Shutter: Electronic controlled
Resolution: 640x480 Pixels: 300,000
Frame Rate: 30fps(CIF), 15fgs (VGA)
Minimum Illumination: 3 lux
S/N Ratio: Equals to 48dB or above
Aperture: 1.25" Power: USB (5V)
Operating Environment: 0-40
ºC

Just weighing up my options here, not sure to go a toucam or one of these vixens.
The vixen BTW is about $115. The celestron $250 Specs for celestron: http://www.celestron.com/neximage/index.htm


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Old 17-09-2005, 03:30 PM
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There is no comparison John go the celestron I believe it's a modified toucam.
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Old 17-09-2005, 05:01 PM
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Hi John, & thanks for taking time to reply. Thanks for that tid-bit.
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Old 17-10-2005, 03:01 PM
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Hey netwolf!

I was reading a thread posted by you last night enquiring about this camera. Can't find your thread again, so I'm answering you in this one.

The cheapest I can find this Vixen CCD is $115 from AOE.....I'm trying to swing something ie: get one for review purposes. They sound ok to me, & their cheaper than a toucam. I'm not into getting hubble quality pics anyhow, so I can't see why one of these couldn't produce fairly good results on planets?
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Old 17-10-2005, 03:18 PM
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It's all about low-light sensitivity John. And also the ability you have in the driver to change the capture parameters, like gain, exposure, frame rate etc.

The ToUcam is a known quantity, for $145.

You could try the Vixen, but you could be wasting your money for the sake of $20-$30 savings. Just my opinion of course.
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Old 17-10-2005, 03:26 PM
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Your opinion is desirable/valued/appreciated, thanks Mike
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