Can a webcam take widefield?

[blinky]

I have a ToUCam and am thinking of getting it modified. I am wondering though if I cam somehow connect it to a normal 35mm camera zoom lens will the camera focus? Has anybody tried anything like this before? And how did they connect it?

[GordonCopestake]

Yes you can, I think CC messed around with this before now. I know you used to be able to buy adapters but you are probably better just making something yourself

[CELESCOPE]

yes you can Blinky , i used to do it with mine , speak to bern at modern astronomy he had them there

http://www.modernastronomy.com/

[blinky]

Cool, my Dad has an old 135mm zoom lens. I will drop Ben an email as well.

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

The "easy" way to do it is to get a T mount sort of lens and a T mount to 1.25" EP adapter. I got mine from Sherwoods, but other dealers can also help.

Atik do adapters for Nikon and Canon (and probably others as well) that will get you started.

Captain Chaos (famous for messing about with stuff )

[MartinB]

It's a great way to use a modded cam blinky. The chip has nice small pixels which is good for short focal lengths. You will find the set up fast and forgiving