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Old 10-05-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman View Post
Well done! You might find that those cheap noname webcams aren't quite right for the job, in terms of:
a) low light sensitivity
b) noise
c) adjustable parameters (eg: gain, shutter speed, framerate etc)
d) codecs (too much compression?)

But it's certainly worth trying! Let us know how you go!
*nod* It is to sate my desire for sharing, and to keep my photobug away while my nikon t-ring arrives :-) You are right about the adjustable prameters - it only has whitebalance. Low light sensitivity is horrendus, but if I can get it to work I would be happy anyway :-)

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Originally Posted by jjjnettie View Post
It must be frustrating the hell out of you waiting for it to clear up enough to try it out.
My fingers are crossed for you that it works out well.
It is! :-) I didn't get the astronomer's curse when I got my telescope - first light was delivery day. But as soon as I get a new barlow and EP, and now this, the clouds move in >.<

Will definitly report how it goes, as soon as the skies clear!

Cheers,
Steve
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