Advise on this ccd please

Clarry (Clayton) · #1 15-09-2009, 01:30 PM

Hi, after reading some of the project threads on using a webcam for astrophotography, I was wondering how well this cheap ccd surveillance camera would go being converted for use on my dob. I assume it would have pretty poor definition but I thought I would ask the question anyway. Also, if there was any hope of it being effective, would the 16mm lens be the one to go for?

DavidU (Dave) · #2 15-09-2009, 01:37 PM

Clayton, the sensitivity is 1lux, this is not ideal for the job. something from .1lux to .01lux is beter. The Philips web cams the fellas use are cheap and effective.

renormalised (Carl) · #3 15-09-2009, 04:15 PM

You'd be far better off getting one of these... GStar EX

Clarry (Clayton) · #4 15-09-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidU

Clayton, the sensitivity is 1lux, this is not ideal for the job. something from .1lux to .01lux is beter. The Philips web cams the fellas use are cheap and effective.

Thanks DavidU, I did a search for that particular webcam but with no success, they seem to be discontinued, hence looking at alternatives. .

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Originally Posted by renormalised

You'd be far better off getting one of these... GStar EX

I agree, however the price tag is very scary.

DavidU (Dave) · #5 15-09-2009, 05:21 PM

Try here
http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com....am_philips.htm

The one Renormalised recomended is superior

lacad01 (Adam) · #6 15-09-2009, 07:01 PM

As the others have posted, would probably steer away from it. Might be ok on the moon but that's about it, probably best save your money

renormalised (Carl) · #7 15-09-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarry

I agree, however the price tag is very scary.

I'd save up for one...the new colour version is $495.

Clarry (Clayton) · #8 15-09-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks guys, I'm convinced. Just wish my budget was equal to my wants.

MrB (Simon) · #9 15-09-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarry

Thanks guys, I'm convinced. Just wish my budget was equal to my wants.

Don't we all?!

Hagar (Doug) · #10 15-09-2009, 10:21 PM

Another place to get the philips web cam is Peter Lee in HongKong. He is good and reliable and also sells the adapter. His prices are in HK$.

http://www.tan14.com/

Click on Telescope Stuff.

Clarry (Clayton) · #11 15-09-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hagar

Another place to get the philips web cam is Peter Lee in HongKong. He is good and reliable and also sells the adapter. His prices are in HK$.

http://www.tan14.com/

Click on Telescope Stuff.

Thanks Hagar, I've sent him an email.

Clarry (Clayton) · #12 16-09-2009, 04:17 PM

I ordered the Phillips & the adapter from Peter Lee today. $580HKD ($90AUS) including delivery to Sydney, pretty darn good I thought.
Thanks for the tip Hagar.