darticus
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Anyone use this cam for images. Thought maybe it might be good please advise.
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Thanks for all the help Ron
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ccs_hello
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Ron,
Not exactly the same CMOS imager, but close:
See Gary Honis site
http://ghonis2.ho8.com/Pro9000a.html
Clear Skies!
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darticus
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ccs_hello
This is a 6 mp cam. Is it not as good as the 9000?
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Thanks for all the help Ron
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ccs_hello
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Ron,
SPC1300NC is a 1.3 Mpxl CMOS imager probably similar to Quickcam Fusion.
http://ghonis2.ho8.com/fusiontest4.html
6Mpxl mode is the interpolated resolution and should be ignored.
Per spec, it has the "Min. illuminance < 5 lux "
which is not really good.
Clear Skies!
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TheNebulai
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I believe the chip in the 1300NC is smaller than the one in the 900NC model which means it will pick up less light.
I'm sure it would work fine but I'd recommend the 900 over the 1300.
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Equipment:
Z10, Meade 8" LX90GPS, Galileo 120mm
A bunch of EP's, Filters, and Barlows
10*50 Binocs
Sony Cybershot,Philips SPC900NC,DSI Pro,
DMK21AU04/ Astronomik LRGB
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Grouptele
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I use the SPC900NC/27 web cam and, like others, find it an excellent tool for planet imaging.
The Philip web site has full specs on both, and a quick comparo shows the 1300 has higher pixel density and faster USB 2.0 connetivity, etc. The 900 has lower light requirements (<1 vs <5), and Philips makes a point of this feature. I do not know the advantages of the CMO based chip on the 1300 vs the CCD based chip on the 900.
Victor.
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C8-XLT, G5, AT66
EQ-G
Starshoot color CCD
Canon XS, HapMod
SPC900NC webcam
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asimov_1
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I'd be leaving the 1300 in it's box on the shelf at Walmart if I were you.
You can't go past the 900nc for webcam imagers.
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CS's
Asi
CGE1100XLT - DMK 21AU04.AS USB version
http://southcelestialpole.org.au/forum/index.php
http://asimovjohn5.googlepages.com/home
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darticus
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Brought the 1300 cam back and got the 900nc cam. Is this a better deal. How do you connect to the Tele?
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Thanks for all the help Ron
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mclewis1
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Agena Astro webcam adapters
Make sure you select the type 3 version for the SPC900.
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Mark
C11, C6, APM/TMB115, and AT80ED - Tandem mount CGE and CG-5A, WO EZ-Touch and AT Voyager
25x100s and 8x56s, T-Mount Light, Mark 1 eyeballs - Modded 350D, DSI-P, SPC900, Mallincam
Just because you can doesn't necessarily mean that you should
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darticus
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Do you have the adapTer and does it work out good?
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Thanks for all the help Ron
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mnbamne
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I just got this setup(SPC900+type 3 adpter from Agena).haven't tested it yet as i realised that since i'll be stripping off lens element of the webcam ,I will need IR filter(how stupid of me).So now ordered UV/IR filter from Agena Astro.Its on its way.
regards
Mikhil
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Orion Starmax 127 Mak-cass with stock 25 mm Plossl
2x TV Barlow
Owl 11mm
BO/TMB 8mm planetary
Philips SPC900NC webcam
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solshaker
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i have the adapter from agena astro. works great and very easy to install. agena is a great company to order from. also.
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zAmbonii
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I just took posession of a 900NC and adapter earlier this week and only got out for a short test session on Monday.
My question: how important is a UV/IR filter? Why should I need one on this cam and what should I expect if I don't use one?
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Check out my Astrophotos on Flickr
C6-N 150mm f/5 Newtonian
CG-5 ASGT mount
Canon 300D self modded + IDAS LPS-P2 FF
Meade 70AZ + Meade DSI for autoguiding
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LarryinCA
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I also have a 900NC on the way and am wondering about the importance of an IR filter. If necessary, which one to order from Agena?
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Phoenix Lake Dorkatorium
CPC 1100XLT
Orion XT10 Intelliscope
AT66
WO Binoviewer
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Orion Mini Giant 8x56
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asimov_1
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Without IR filtering you may not reach sharp focus. UV/IR blocking also greatly improves contrast, reduces color abnormalities and reduces halos.
The Baader is fairly cheap & works ok, but there are others.
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CS's
Asi
CGE1100XLT - DMK 21AU04.AS USB version
http://southcelestialpole.org.au/forum/index.php
http://asimovjohn5.googlepages.com/home
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mnbamne
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I got 1.25 inch Badder UV/IR filter.
I read somewhere (i guess on CNs forum )that IR reaches webcam chip out of focus.correct me if I am wrong.
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Orion Starmax 127 Mak-cass with stock 25 mm Plossl
2x TV Barlow
Owl 11mm
BO/TMB 8mm planetary
Philips SPC900NC webcam
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mclewis1
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Ron,
Yes I have the adapter, it fits very snugly. I've used an older webcam with a Delrin machined adapter (the AgenaAstro ones are aluminum) and after a while it started to wear and need to be replaced.
I also use a UV/IR 1.25" filter, mine is the Celestron model (which I believe is made by Baader). Without the filter I notice a bit of softness on the edges of a planet and I think I get a bit more contrast on Jupiter and Saturn's belts.
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Mark
C11, C6, APM/TMB115, and AT80ED - Tandem mount CGE and CG-5A, WO EZ-Touch and AT Voyager
25x100s and 8x56s, T-Mount Light, Mark 1 eyeballs - Modded 350D, DSI-P, SPC900, Mallincam
Just because you can doesn't necessarily mean that you should
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zAmbonii
scholastic sledgehammer
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I did a search after posting and ran across the focus issue on Robert Reeve's website....but he also said this:
"This is not as much of a problem with reflector telescopes, but it is a good idea to use the filter anyway to get a crisper focus."
Not sure why it may not be as much a problem on reflectors (which I have), nor am I sure just how much of a problem it would be to begin with. I know I do have some problems focusing on my f/5 scope, it probably would help...but I will wait a bit until I get this astrophotgraphy thing down a bit better 
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Check out my Astrophotos on Flickr
C6-N 150mm f/5 Newtonian
CG-5 ASGT mount
Canon 300D self modded + IDAS LPS-P2 FF
Meade 70AZ + Meade DSI for autoguiding
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mclewis1
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Reflecting scopes bring more than just the visible spectrum of light to a single focus point, they also focus infrared and UV at the same point. Refractors don't focus these wavelengths at the same point (and some don't even get all the visual wavelengths together which is one of the reasons for big buck APOs).
So when you use a refractor with an imager like a webcam that is also sensitive to the infrared and UV ends of the spectrum unless those wavelengths are blocked (with the filter) you'll get some out of focus stuff in your shots even though the subject looks perfectly focused.
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Mark
C11, C6, APM/TMB115, and AT80ED - Tandem mount CGE and CG-5A, WO EZ-Touch and AT Voyager
25x100s and 8x56s, T-Mount Light, Mark 1 eyeballs - Modded 350D, DSI-P, SPC900, Mallincam
Just because you can doesn't necessarily mean that you should
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