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Philips To U Cam

Started by enterprise, 09/13/2005 08:57PM
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John Rombi
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Hi everyone,long time astronomer but new to ccd imaging.I would like to start astro-imaging.I would like some advice on the Philips To U Cam.There is a fellow in South Australia that sells them,he will for a $100 fee modify the camera futher for long exposure.All up for a cost of $250AUS, this includes all cabling.filters extra, of course. john
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Posted 09/13/2005 09:20PM #1
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John, the Toucams are a great way to get started with planetary imaging, and if modified, also with DSO imaging...

Just make sure they are the Toucam Pro series, either the model 740K, or the 840K (which is also known as the Toucam Pro II)...

Until not too long ago the Toucams were the best way to get a great planetary shot (of course that weather conditions and type of scope fit into the equation)


Anyways, if you have any more question don't hesitate to ask,


Clear skies! 8)
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Posted 09/15/2005 02:43AM #2
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I have a ToUcam and they are a handy little camera. Who modifies them? I wouldn't mind getting mine modified.

Greg.
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Posted 09/27/2005 03:07AM | Edited 09/27/2005 03:07AM #3
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Hi John,

He wants $140, I just sent mine to him.

Greg.
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Hi All: John is there any place in the US to get To U Cam? .... I GOT TO HAVE IT NOW...LOL

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