Re: LPI vs Toucam?


"Robin Leadbeater" <robin_astro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The 740 is the original Toucam Pro, (cream case) The 840 is the Pro II
> (silver case) No functional difference AFAIK. Just the case. In fact IMO
> the
> 740 is the better bet as the USB cable is longer. You will need a eyepiece
> adapter. An IR blocking filter is useful to help get the colours right
> and
> to minimise atmospheric chromatic abberation and is essential if you are
> using an achromatic refractor, though the filter on the back of the lens
> could be removed and pressed into service, mounted at the bottom of the
> adapter at a pinch.


Thanks Robin.

I ordered a Toucam Pro II this morning and already have an eyepiece adapter
and IR Blocking filter. I offered the adapter away free a few months ago and
the chap didn't seem to want it. How fortunate for me..

Looking forward to seeing what this can do, if I can get a decent night I'll
post some comparison images between the LPI and Toucam.

Regards


Chris


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