I have this cam, and have shared my learner's experience in these posts:
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http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=61719
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http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=59234
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http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=64390
Did we not help out in this post?
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http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=65414
As for you Q:
'How do I have to set it to take planetary and deep sky images?! Is there a program I can use with the cam etc....?'
- for planetary, get a Phillips webcam:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=65905
- deep sky? I normally use ISO 800, with noise reduction turned off
- software? Try OxfordEye TetherPro, the developer is very nice, and takes on board suggestions/input for future revisions.
I was in a similar position as you, I had the D40 lying around. I'm fond of the little fella, but she's no Canon 5D Mark II... Humayan knows the nitty gritty / tech specs.
And finally, you live in the US! We're on the other side of the world! Be patient with Omaroo, he's very helpful, but he's not obliged to respond, so be polite
Cheers,
Logie.