Do you know what CCD chip it uses? Unless it has a much improved sensor over the 840K it would not be worth trying out.
On paper, the 99 fps does look impressive.......

Got one member PMed me several information for this model before, it's using better CCD better DSP. I think the website from Australia.

However, I heard that it's more difficult to modify than 840K. Once I got my soldering tool, I will modify my 840K. Do you guys have any idea what type of soldering gun is good enough?

If you just plan to do this one project, I guess any cheap soldering iron/gun will do. I just picked up one from the new MYDIN hypermart in USJ for RM12.90.
But have you got all the components for the mod yet?

I'm curious about the 99 fps versus the 60 fps of the old 840K. This could be quite good for reduction of blurring due to upper atmospheric turbulence. But is it at the expense of higher noise levels? The specification for low light sensitivity unfortunately still seems to be the same @<1 lux - which could mean it's the same CCD with a different DSP.

Any recommended links, DAViS?

Let me PM that member again, too bad I have deleted the links he given to me.

telescope ToUcam Philips webcam modified toucam astronomy 840k SPC900NC vmail video conferencing
http://www.telescopes-astronomy.com.au/toucam_philips.htm

Web Cam Adapter (Mogg Adapter) Title Page
http://webcaddy.com.au/astro/adapter.asp

Philips SPC900NC uncovered
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/m.m.j.meijer/D_I_Y/spc900nc.htm

This website said is the same thang... I wonder where I read is not the same.

This post has been edited by DAViS: Sep 15 2006, 12:22 PM

It's the same CCD (Sony ICX098)with different DSP to enable the higher fps.
Check out the link here: http://www.astrovid.com/prod_details.php?pid=50

However, the eyepiece adapter for this seems to be slighter cheaper than for the previous 840K. For those who are still looking for the discontinued 840K, this will be the new model to acquire.

Your problem is, DAViS, you have been TOO successful in selling the 840K in LYN. I think everyone who really needs this Philips Webcam has already bought one from you!

Maybe blueye and julchin_09 might be interested?

This new Philips is an extremely good webcam for the money!

This one is very good for planetary imaging. March05, could you help me to make a adapter for 840k?

You still don't have one yet? I thot you got it already eons ago.

Nah, I don't have one yet. Do you have any idea of getting a soldering tool?

Wah you guys have your gear for so long still haven't start your work yet?
I guess March05 taping methods work.

The price is expensive, I guess it is hard to sell in here or even at the outside market.

I do my work with other imager.

What are you planning to get for your deep sky imaging? SBIG?

uh... sorry i'm keeping my cash for the binocular

Don't mention SBIG please. We can just see it but not get it. They design the best CCD imager in the world.

I am getting mine from QHY. He will soon be a PHD of Precise Measurement Technology and Instruments. I am going to study this as well. The imager I am considering is called QHY2. You may check its spec in my blog.
QHY2

I am trying to get a guntype as it looks more easier to solder since the handle and the solder part is perpendicular.

Damn, now I'm really noob about astrophotography....

btw, anyone knows where to get SNP 6 locally....?

Locally? Do you mean original?

yup....

you want me to get a pirated one....? I doubt you can find one that runs on a Mac....

Luckily, I am not a MAC user. Why not you just direct order from Imaginova?

As usual... shipping fees, and maybe tax....