Webcam Help.

[GuillermoBarrancos]

What amazing results, and such great quality of photos. I just need to find one that is mac compatible as i dont really want to use bootcamp

This is the topic, but sadly the modification step images of the OP don't show anymore.

You could try contact the OP of that topic and ask if he still has the images of the modification steps and mail them to you With instructions:

http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/58350-hd-webcam-modification/?hl=%20microsoft%20%20cinema%20%20hd

As I said in previous post. I booted in OSX for you and tested my Microsoft HD Cinema webcam on OSX and it works in both Skype and Facetime. As I use this current one for Skype all the time, to talk to my family in Holland.

[GuillermoBarrancos]

And here is the old topic on Cloudy Nights:

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbarchive/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/3425117/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1/vc/1

You really can achieve great results with this little webcam.

[GuillermoBarrancos]

Here you go. Google is your best friend: http://timtrott.co.uk/converting-microsoft-lifecam-astrophotography/

Might even able to find one With even better instructions.

[UnboxingReviews1997]

I just checked by booting in OSX and my Microsoft HD Cinema webcam was detected and worked in both Skype and Facetime. So that's a start at least.

This webcam is fairly cheap and can be easily modified. You just need a cheap / old 1.25" Eye piece you don't use (or just buy bogstandard cheap plosl EP) screw the black lens holder from the aluminium barrel.

Then the 1.25" aluminium barrel can be used to fit the Microsoft HD Cinema webcam after modification.

There should be some good guides out there. It's basically removing the lens Assembly and carefully black out the bright blue led with a black permanent marker pen.

Just seen this thread: http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/171197-help-how-do-i-get-my-macbook-to-recognise-a-lifecam/?hl=mac+webcam#entry1746408

I think the guys managed to get the lifecam to work with osx

[GuillermoBarrancos]

Here is a youtube video from Astronomyshed about using a barrel extender (discussed in various topics I linked earlier) With the Lifecam HD cinema:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n4etw1YllI

[Skipper Billy]

Gary Honis site hasnt gone - its just moved - its excellent and its here - http://dslrmodifications.com/

The Lifecam mod is here - http://dslrmodifications.com/lifecam/lifecam1.html  20 minute job

The billetparts adapter is a classy bit of kit to convert the Lifecam so it fits your scope - http://www.billetparts.co.uk/catalog/lifecam-adapter-p-122.html

[GuillermoBarrancos]

Gary Honis site hasnt gone - its just moved - its excellent and its here - http://dslrmodifications.com/

The Lifecam mod is here - http://dslrmodifications.com/lifecam/lifecam1.html  20 minute job

The billetparts adapter is a classy bit of kit to convert the Lifecam so it fits your scope - http://www.billetparts.co.uk/catalog/lifecam-adapter-p-122.html

Awesome! Great find! As it's such a great an detailed guide.

Weird it didn't show up in my search results.   All pointed to his old site.

[UnboxingReviews1997]

Awesome! Great find! Weird it didn't show up in my search results.   All pointed to his old site.

Just seen this thread: http://stargazerslou...am#entry1746408

 

I think the guys managed to get the lifecam to work with osx

[knobby]

Just to poor more doom onto the Mac idea ... I've just downloaded Keiths astro imager software and it doesnt work on mavericks !

says power pc architecture is no longer supported

[knobby]

But this looks promising but no real control of settings ...

http://debut-video-capture-software-for-mac.en.softonic.com/mac/download#downloading

and be careful if you run it, it tries to install loads of other stuff !

Bootcamp is looking the only way 

[UnboxingReviews1997]

But this looks promising and allows framerate , gamma etc to be changed 

There is a programme called Macam, that allows you to use non supported webcams, would it be possible for you to try that???

[knobby]

Isn't macam just a driver?

[UnboxingReviews1997]

Isn't macam just a driver?

My apologies, yes it is, do you have the Microsoft lifecam?

[knobby]

No, my son has a creative labs cinema HD that works on snow leopard but not tried on mavericks...

[UnboxingReviews1997]

No, my son has a creative labs cinema HD that works on snow leopard but not tried on mavericks...

does he use it for astrophotography

[knobby]

No, just smiling at his girlfreind 

[UnboxingReviews1997]

No, just smiling at his girlfreind 

i dont understand

[knobby]

He actually uses the webcam for its origunal intended purpose...I know ... Crazy :-)

[UnboxingReviews1997]

He actually uses the webcam for its origunal intended purpose...I know ... Crazy :-)

ah, i just need to find out if the Microsoft Lifecam works with the macam driver

[GuillermoBarrancos]

ah, i just need to find out if the Microsoft Lifecam works with the macam driver

GRRRRRR..... /slap you in face!

I think I told you two times now that I booted my MacBook in OSX Mavericks yesterday and tested the Microsoft HD Cinema webcam for you.

It works in both Skype and Facetime without any driver installation.

I did further tests as well now and also downloaded that BTVPro program for example and that one detected the webcam as well and I was able to capture both frames and video.

[UnboxingReviews1997]

GRRRRRR..... /slap you in face!

I think I told you two times now that I booted my MacBook in OSX Mavericks yesterday and tested the Microsoft HD Cinema webcam for you.

It works in both Skype and Facetime without any driver installation.

I did further tests as well now and also downloaded that BTVPro program for example and that one detected the webcam as well and I was able to capture both frames and video.

Oh, My apologies, i misread the post, i thought you mooted into windows and it worked them, my apologies

[UnboxingReviews1997]

Oh, My apologies, i misread the post, i thought you mooted into windows and it worked them, my apologies

Booted*

[UnboxingReviews1997]

Does anyone know where i can pick up the adapter featured on Astronomyshed?

He linked us to a website but they haven't stocked them for a while, i cant get in touch with the company either.

Here is the product: http://www.billetparts.co.uk/catalog/lifecam-adapter-p-122.html

[hobsey]

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Here is the product: http://www.billetparts.co.uk/catalog/lifecam-adapter-p-122.html

I got mine from ebay, can't remeber the name of the company though.

I will have a look when I get home.

[GuillermoBarrancos]

If you can't find them anymore. In meantime you can just use a cheap plosl 1.25" eyepiece and screw off the lens Assembly and use the 1.25" aluminum threaded tube to fit in the webcam with some Heavy duty tape.

It's how I did it 4 years ago.