new kit !!

[mark RD]

I just bought a Philips ToUcam PRO II webcam (PCVC 840K) and the adaptor, while I'm waiting for it to arrive I was wondering about the mod that everyone does to them, is it useable unmoded? I assume it will be more sensitive than my Digital camera is used afocal.

RD

[Jamie]

Hi Mark

The mod in question is for long exposure images.

I have the same cam and have had no probs taking lunar /planetary images.

This is what the cam is best for IMHO.

Beats afocal imaging hands down mate.

[geppetto]

Congrats on the Toucam 8)

You can use it unmodded for planets and the moon and it will give excellent results.

Bit of a learning curve but well worth the bother.

The mod is for long exposure and the you can image DSO's.

The mod is not for the faint hearted, a bit tricky if your not into electronics.

Best of luck with it, look forward to seeing your first images with it

[mark RD]

thanks guys

I guess my next question is does anyone have any details on the mod?

RD

[OXO]

Congrats Mark it's the best lunar planetry camera under 10000 quid

James :moon:

[mark RD]

Hope to get the pic of jupitor that I just can not get afocaly on the SP can't wait.

RD

[geppetto]

Here you go...

http://www.philip.davis.dsl.pipex.com/tcp2_mods.htm

[mark RD]

Thanks Philip

that will be very useful

RD