Whats the best webcam for the moon and planets at the moment?

[Mamsoth]

Hi guys, I recently ordered a logitech fusion webcam from techstore.co.uk, but after reading some dodgy reviews about the company it's not looking very likely that I'm going to receive the webcam (and I think the fusion has even been discontinued now).

Therefore I'm interested to hear any reccomendations for a good webcam for the solar system, I won't be imaging deep sky targets until I'm familiar with imaging the solar system so I'm only interested in the best webcam for the moon and planets at present. Also I'm only interested in webcams that are still sold today, I know that occasionaly spc 900's and toucams pop up on ebay but I just want a webcam I can buy in a shop without having to out bid 100 other people on ebay

Thanks and clear skies to you:p

[jgs001]

There's a number of people who are getting good results with the Microsoft Lifecam HD... George and Neil Philips (??) amongst others.

[Ford Prefect]

Depending on your budget, I would go for the Imaging Source DMK/DFK

Homepage - DMK 21AU04.AS Mono

[Cornelius Varley]

The Celestron Neximage uses the same sensor as the Toucam Pro and is available. There are also unbranded versions of the Neximage on various sites.

peter

[Mamsoth]

Thanks for all the helpful replies, I really should have mentioned though that I can't afford to spend more than £60 at maximum

[TopHouse]

Lifecam Cinema seems the one at the mo.

[sbooder]

Yes the Lifecam Cinema HD, £36.00 from Amazon and easy to modify to fit old eyepieces, see Instructions for Converting Microsoft Lifecam Cinema HD Webcam for Telescope Use -by Gary Honis

[BlueAstra]

Neximages occasionally come up in the For Sale section around your budget.