jmfdiver Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Looking through all of the photos of Jupiter, most of them seem to be taken with webcams. If you want to get the moons in as well which should I use?Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carastro Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Most people recommend a webcam, I think Jupiter will be too small in an DSLR.Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riklaunim Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 If the focal length isn't to big - webcam should catch them all. The 8" Newtonian at f/5 should do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs001 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 A webcam is by far and away the best bet. I took a shot of Jupiter with my SLR the other night, after getting a one shot moon image (only because it was nearby)... it worked, but the image quality just isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasBR Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have (tried to) image Juipter with my dSLR and the results was not good. I managed to get the moons alright but the planet itself is just a burned out yellowish blop. Even with low ISO and fast shutter it is no good (I posted one of the pics elsewhere on here). I have also tried taking a movie with the dSLr and use Registax but that ws no good either so I am quite sure webcam is the best way (although I havent tried that yet).Th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkis Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Image Source cameras are excellent on the planets.Not cheap of course, but webcams do a fine job too.Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willarnold Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 The Philips SPC900NC Webcam is a good low cost option (you will find loads of pictures taken with this camera)You should be able to pick one up for around £30ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfdiver Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 I got a phillips webcam and I will try it now I am collimated:D.I just wondered what everyone else thought was best...webcam it is then.Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgs001 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I've got samples from both... I'll just need to find them... if you want me to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilgeenius Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 A few nights ago I was playing around with my kit and I took a small video of Jupiter using BackyardEOS and my Canon 1000d. The video was extremely blurry but it turned out much better than I thought after I put it through Registax. It was my first Jupiter shot and I was quite chuft! It was taken at prime focus on my C925, also my corrector lens was completely steamed up. Next time i'll try using a 3x barlow to get a more detailed shot. Though it's not as good as the shots using more suitable gear, it's still better than nothing!Wavelets can be your friend :-)Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyroch Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 A few nights ago I was playing around with my kit and I took a small video of Jupiter using BackyardEOS and my Canon 1000d. The video was extremely blurry but it turned out much better than I thought after I put it through Registax. It was my first Jupiter shot and I was quite chuft! It was taken at prime focus on my C925, also my corrector lens was completely steamed up. Next time i'll try using a 3x barlow to get a more detailed shot. Though it's not as good as the shots using more suitable gear, it's still better than nothing!Wavelets can be your friend :-)ChrisHi Chris,Nice job there with BackyardEOS. you should be proud of this image.Guylain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 definately webcam, unless you feel the need to spend large amounts on a specific dedicated astro camera. The trick is how to get the images captured right. The folks here make it look easy, but it takes time & patience to get the level of detail you will see on the pictures showcased here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hackenbacker Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 TBH i would not know what its like to use a webcam so i would recommend seeing what others have done with each to decide.i managed a single shot with a compact camera its unstacked and just the brightness turned down in the editor.from what i have read so far the webcam seems the better idea since you need multiple frames to stack in registax to get the best results.as for DSLR'S i am still working mine out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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