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Originally Posted by JJDOBBER79
Hi Guys,
I am an observer who is really keen to start imaging at the entry level. From what I read this seems to require an investment of 1-2k. I read somewhere that you can get a webcam and record video through the eyepiece and then chop it up into stills. Obviously it will not produce photos of the likes on this forum (awesome by the way!!!!!)but i just dont have that sort of money at the moment, or rather the wife will not like it. hehehe. Does anyone know if this is even possible. Does it have to be a special webcam etc. Help is appreciated. I would really love to take some photos of the awesome things that I am observing.
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Do you have a DSLR already? If you do try to stick that on your scope or even just at the sky on a tripod and do some nightscape. That should get you started. Video is more suited for Planetary/Solar although some do a little DSO with them. I've even seen people taking shots with their phones through the eyepiece if it's bright enough like a big DOB. Some others will chip in. Don't know much about webcams.