which webcam

[lukeyboy]

My other half wants a webcam and i wanted to get one that could double up for use on my telescope.

I have seen a toucam in use but i have been told they are outdated, i have also read on this forum that a phillips 900 nc is a great webcam for astonomy but i have found it impossible to find any for sale (been over a week of searching on net).

Can anyone guide me on either where i can get a phillips 900nc or does anyone have another suggestion as a good dual purpose webcam.

Thanks for any replies

Luke

[jgs001]

Luke, the problem I think you'll find is that a webcam for Astro use involves removing the lens cell and replacing it with an ep fitting. This makes it useless for normal usage.

The only place I found was http://www.musikick.co.uk/Items/1597_638873

Worth a check on ebay though. I believe the earlier toucam's can be flash upgraded to be the same as the SPC900.

[MikeP]

Hi Luke,

The SPC900NC does require the lens cell to be unscrewed and replaced with an adapter but the process is easily reversed.

Googling with SPC900 turned up this link http://www.musikick.co.uk/Items/1597_638873

Mike

[lukeyboy]

Cheers for replies guys i will look into them links.

Luke:)

[GazOC]

If you are interested I have a Phillips SPC900 for sale, it has the eyepiece adaptor but not the original lens. ie. its now no use as a conventional webcam, just astronomy.

[lukeyboy]

Im very tempted but the problem is i promised my mrs a dual one. What are you looking for it as i may get her a cheap one to keep her happy .

[GazOC]

25 quid delivered?

[astromerlin]

I'm interested in the SPC 900 if it's still up for grabs.

cheers

John

[lukeyboy]

Thats a bargain yeah im up for that how do you want to do this

[lukeyboy]

Have pm`d you

[Parallax]

Luke

If you want the lens to go with the webcam, PM me your address and I will pop one in the post. No charge.

Steve

[beetlejuice]

Looks like Philips have discontinued the SPC900NC, so if you can find one, grab one.