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It sounds like the webcams you're using don't have the proper exposure control to be effective.
I started with a very basic microsoft webcam and had the same problem - I had to use an aperture mask to reduce the exposure so that the planet wasn't an overexposed blob.
However it's not the best approach long-term. You're reducing your resolution and resolving ability by HEAPS, and all you're doing is making your 8" f/5 scope into a 2" f/15 (or whatever) scope.
You really need to invest in a proper astro webcam. The best budget one is still the ToUcam ProII or ToUcam 900nc.
Using these, you can change the frame-rate and the exposure so you can properly expose the planet while still using your whole 8" of aperture.
Hope that helps.
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