aGent Webcam V5

[Glenhuon]

A few years back I was playing around with a V2 of this webcam, results were a bit disappointing, OK for the moon but not sensitive enough for anything dimmer. I've just ordered the V5 and will give it a go on planetary imaging. The makers reckon the low light sensitivity has been much enhanced and the pixel count is higher. It comes with an adapter for camera lenses which I hope will make it easier to attach to a focuser, although the tubular body is only about 0.5 Millimetre less than an eyepiece. If it works out, it could be a cheap entry cam for beginners at around $75 on Ebay.
I'll post results after its been tested.

Bill

[mswhin63]

Been using the V5 for a while, but forget about the adaptor, wont work. Instead I have set up a Mogg Adaptor with some good results.

[Glenhuon]

Thanks Malcolm, I'll check out the MOGG adapter when the camera arrives.

Bill

[alistairsam]

Hi,
I've been thinking of getting the V5 a well, but anyone know of a long exposure mod for this webcam for dso's?
anyone taken shots of M42 with this?
any planetary shots?

[mswhin63]

none so far

[alistairsam]

hi,
any lunar pics or any pics with a v5, either afocal or prime focus.
would be good to compare quality which should be hd quality with other cams.
can the lens be removed like other webcams?

[mswhin63]

The link below is one of my first attempts at moon shots. I am currently runing DOB non guiding or tracking so my planets are not as good.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=54505

It is a mosaic, there is no way you can get a full moon in unless you run wide angle scope.