SPC900 Webcam Queries

[Kerrp30]

I have just flashed a 880 to a 900 and I have installed it onto my XP laptop, I need a little help:

1. What software should I use to display the image on the PC.

2. What settings do I need to do to setup for moon and planets?

3. Any tutorials that I can read.

I have used a DSLR but the framrate is not that good for planets, so going down this webcam route.

Thanks in advance for any help

Kerrp30

[astroimpulse]

I Haven't used mine yet so I'm not going to give my inexperienced opinion on settings but a decent software package would be SharpCap

There's a thread on it hear by the author, I believe

http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-discussion/112757-sharpcap-free-astro-webcam-capture-software.html

[lukebl]

If Sharpcap causes your PC to crash (as it does with mine) try wxAstroCapture, which is also free. Shame, as I like the look of Sharpcap.

[cgarry]

I think the ideal settings vary depending on equipment and conditions. I am definitely no expert at this, but below are the settings that worked best for me last night while imaging Jupiter:

[Philips SPC 900NC PC Camera]

Brightness=64

Contrast=32

Saturation=0

Gamma=0

ColorEnable=255

BacklightCompensation=0

Gain=18

Exposure=-4

Resolution=640x480

Frame Rate (fps)=10.00

Colour Space / Compression=I420

Cheers,

Chris

[Space Cowboy]

Lots of info here :

http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-tips-tricks-techniques/115493-embarrassing-jupiters-webcam-clinic.html