Cheap Toucams

[niko]

came across an e-bay offer for a box of Toucam cameras (16 in all) - cost per unit is about A$17!

Not sure if these are the "right" ones for astrophotography.

If someone wanted to buy the lot I'd certainly take one

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Job-Lot-of-16-PHILIPS-TOUCAM-XS-WEB-CAMERAS_W0QQitemZ150121533224QQihZ0 05QQcategoryZ51103QQrdZ1QQssPageNam eZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem

[erick]

I believe the XS has a CMOS chip and is considered unsuitable for astrophotog?

[iceman]

It's the 840 (any of them) and 900nc that you want for astrophotography.

[niko]

oh well, just thought I'd mention it on the off-chance it was the deal of the week!

:(

[ballaratdragons]

Niko, they are the older style of Toucam.
The Toucam 'XS' is also known by the code PCVC720K.

They are no good for Astro work as they have a CMOS chip and are only 10 lux.
The minimum for Astro work is 1 lux.

They aren't worth more than the seller is asking as they are an outdated low grade webcam.

If you would like to check the specs, they are here: http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?scy=GB&slg=ENG&cat=PC_CAMERAS_CA_GB_CONSUMER&sct=WEBCAMS_SU_GB_CONSUMER&grp=PC_PRODUCTS_GR_GB_CONSUMER&session=20070513231624_124.176.146. 127&ctn=PCVC720K&mid=Link_ProductInformation&hlt=Link_ProductInformation

[ving]

in the older range its the 740k that is the go.

[Garyh]

I think thats the same ones I came across on ebay as well!!
Yep no good have the cmos chip..would have been a great buy if they were the right one!!