Cheap Toucams

[niko]

came across an e-bay offer for a box of Toucam cameras (16 in all) - cost per unit is about A$17!

Not sure if these are the "right" ones for astrophotography.

If someone wanted to buy the lot I'd certainly take one

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Job-Lot-of-16...QQcmdZViewItem

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by niko

Not sure if these are the "right" ones for astrophotography.

I believe the XS has a CMOS chip and is considered unsuitable for astrophotog?

[iceman (Mike)]

It's the 840 (any of them) and 900nc that you want for astrophotography.

[niko]

oh well, just thought I'd mention it on the off-chance it was the deal of the week!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Niko, they are the older style of Toucam.
The Toucam 'XS' is also known by the code PCVC720K.

They are no good for Astro work as they have a CMOS chip and are only 10 lux.
The minimum for Astro work is 1 lux.

They aren't worth more than the seller is asking as they are an outdated low grade webcam.

If you would like to check the specs, they are here: http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/d...uctInformation

[ving (David)]

in the older range its the 740k that is the go.

[Garyh]

I think thats the same ones I came across on ebay as well!!
Yep no good have the cmos chip..would have been a great buy if they were the right one!!