Using a Webcam

[Scarlet89]

Hello I'm wondering do you have to use a specific type of webcam for a telescope as I know you have to remove the part around the lens. I'm looking at this one: http://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/hama-ac-150-webcam/1191231492.prd?browseToken=%2fq%2fwebcam

Its cheap and cheerful and just wondering would it be any good? Would the quality by ok or substandard?

[DeepThought]

The old Xbox vision cameras are a good place to start, you can pick them up for a few quid from Ebay, there are instructions on modifying one in this thread:

The one you have linked looks pretty pricey for a standard def camera.

[Scarlet89]

I know very little about webcams and looking them up is confusing me more and more! I'll have a look at the XBox ones and see what they're like.

Thank you

[DeepThought]

Probably wouldn't hurt to check this thread out before you part with any of your hard earned...