From: Ernest Wright <ewright1@alpinecom.net>

Date: April 20, 2005 5:34:27 PM MDT

To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Astro_IIDC] New to Group, shopping for a Firewire camera

I too am ready to buy a FW camera compatible with Milton's program. The wonderful images posted here and elsewhere, Neale's book and other discussions have convinced me that a FW camera and Astro_IIDC is the way to go. I've been searching for a retail source in the States for either the Orange Micro iBot or the FireI webcams but they are just not available. If we have a discussion about which one to buy how about mentioning where to buy as well?

BTW Alan (if you are reading) your picture of Saturn recently posted is stunning! There is no dearth of inspiration available here to would-be astrophotographers. Thank you for sharing it. And yours as well Milton.

I have recently obtained the Mac driver for my Meade LPI and have had some moderate success imaging with it. I discovered that it works fine from within EquinoX. I feel as though I'm still pretty low on the learning curve but having fun at it.

Clear skies,

Ernest

On Apr 20, 2005, at 6:08 PM, Tim wrote:

Okay, Neale's article on Cloudynights got me here (roundabout manner).

I'd be interested in hearing opinions on the various Astro IIDC-compatible webcams 

available.

Which are most sensitive to low light?

Which have the best color rendition (or does it matter, considering Astro IIDC processes

the color differently)?

Which cameras are the most readily adaptable for use with a telescope?

What are typical prices for the different cameras?

planetarily,

-Tim.