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Old 25-05-2010, 05:10 PM
adman (Adam)
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Originally Posted by alistairsam View Post
Hi,
I've tried to do the same with a Microsoft Lifecam and a Creative Vista Webcam as well, but in both cases can't achieve even out of focus video to say I need more infocus.
will prime focus work only on certain webcams? or is it to do with alignment of the webcam's ccd sensor to precisely the mid plane of the finderscope?
what else would be required to interface with PHD
I think that you will need to remove any lenses on the webcam itself so that the sensor chip is at the focal plane of the scope.

I am far from expert in this though - maybe someone else can chime in ...

Adam
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