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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2014 13:07:29 GMT
Yes should be easy. If you can plug it into a tv and watch it live on screen, then you should be able to plug it into your capture device and show it on the laptop screen. Then broadcast as Ken said. I'm not sure if you can plug it in and film at the same time. I think you can only plug it in to show recorded clips. I'll check later. I have a video cam here. I can just plug it into the tv and use the tv as a liveview monitor wothout recording. The tv just replaces the small lcd screen on the cam. If Icould connect it to the scope I could probably use it for live view too.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2014 13:11:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2014 13:19:37 GMT
Some very nice pics of the moon here guys Karl thats a cool video with the camcorder! So thats just you using the zoom on it then yeh? No other lenses or anything? Looks very clear even when zoomed all the way in Hi Chris, yes just the camera and scope no lens. This video was a clip from a longer piece. I have much better close ups and really clear but will have to make some shorter clips later. The zoom is fantastic but you have to adjust this on the camera so you get a bit of shake with it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2014 13:26:55 GMT
Here is my try using a dynex 1.3mp webcam a few nights ago. What software did you use with it Lee.? Just the software that came with the webcam
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2014 13:44:03 GMT
Some very nice pics of the moon here guys Karl thats a cool video with the camcorder! So thats just you using the zoom on it then yeh? No other lenses or anything? Looks very clear even when zoomed all the way in Hi Chris, yes just the camera and scope no lens. This video was a clip from a longer piece. I have much better close ups and really clear but will have to make some shorter clips later. The zoom is fantastic but you have to adjust this on the camera so you get a bit of shake with it. Hang on it does work! I can see some serious Moon and planet broadcasts on the horizon! Now all I need is to get remote control of that zoom!!!
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Post by johnno on Feb 8, 2014 15:33:49 GMT
Right we're all changing over to camcorders now.
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Post by Dragon Man on Feb 8, 2014 15:37:48 GMT
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Post by Dragon Man on Feb 8, 2014 15:44:01 GMT
If I had a Camcorder I would make more (and better) You Tube Tutorials My HTC One XL mobile phone just doesn't quite cut the mustard as a quality Video camera.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2014 16:20:36 GMT
Actually, I think I'd prefer to use the Toucam as I already have one.
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Post by Dragon Man on Feb 8, 2014 16:23:27 GMT
Actually, I think I'd prefer to use the Toucam as I already have one. Same here Allan. That's why I used it last night on NSN (or was it the night before now that its after midnight here. Damn time zones)
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 0:54:54 GMT
Right we're all changing over to camcorders now.
Here is another clip, John from the video I took a while ago. The camera was my Sony DSC HX1 digital camera. This was connected to my old 8" dob. The image is shaky due to turbulence and me messing with the zoom and then refocusing. This was before I had a motor focuser! I also have a Sony HD camcorder that I can connect and both have excellent zoom too so it will be interesting to experiment with. I'm now trying to work out if there is a remote control for both cameras or some other way I can play with zoom remotely!! Make sure you watch this in HD on You Tube!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 1:00:01 GMT
Hi Chris, yes just the camera and scope no lens. This video was a clip from a longer piece. I have much better close ups and really clear but will have to make some shorter clips later. The zoom is fantastic but you have to adjust this on the camera so you get a bit of shake with it. Hang on it does work! I can see some serious Moon and planet broadcasts on the horizon! Now all I need is to get remote control of that zoom!!! Sorry Chris,
I misinformed you on this as I have not used it in long time! I connect the camera to an 40mm eyepiece using various adapters. Otherwise it would be like looking down the barrel of your scope visually without an eyepiece!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 1:15:02 GMT
Now i have to admit, THAT is impressive. Would love to see how you connect it to the scope and eyepeice.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 1:29:18 GMT
Now i have to admit, THAT is impressive. Would love to see how you connect it to the scope and eyepeice. Thanks Allan, I'll take some pictures of both with the adapters tomorrow and post them. I think doing this remotely without having to touch the cam or scope focuser will make a huge difference. I want to try this now on the C11 and the Equinox as I think that will also produce better results. I just need to work out the zoom control! I think panning the scope around zooming in and out will make an excellent broadcast!
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Post by johnno on Feb 9, 2014 1:29:43 GMT
here it is connected to a 130p Newtonian
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Post by johnno on Feb 9, 2014 1:31:09 GMT
Right we're all changing over to camcorders now.
Here is another clip, John from the video I took a while ago. The camera was my Sony DSC HX1 digital camera. This was connected to my old 8" dob. The image is shaky due to turbulence and me messing with the zoom and then refocusing. This was before I had a motor focuser! I also have a Sony HD camcorder that I can connect and both have excellent zoom too so it will be interesting to experiment with. I'm now trying to work out if there is a remote control for both cameras or some other way I can play with zoom remotely!! Make sure you watch this in HD on You Tube!
That is a cracker, pity about the atmosphere
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Post by johnno on Feb 9, 2014 1:36:51 GMT
Looks like the camcorder is going to be good for lunar and solar only and the others for DSO's, just need to test for quality of images on NSN, if its better than Sammy/mallincam/CR6 and others I think i'll be using this from now on lunar and solar
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 1:36:57 GMT
here it is connected to a 130p Newtonian
Looks similar to my connection John, haha looks like we'll both be looking forward to the Moon for a change
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2014 1:39:33 GMT
Looks like the camcorder is going to be good for lunar and solar only and the others for DSO's, just need to test for quality of images on NSN, if its better than Sammy/mallincam/CR6 and others I think i'll be using this from now on lunar and solar I think for Lunar it will be a better option but on planets not so sure so some experimenting is needed.
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Post by johnno on Feb 9, 2014 1:55:12 GMT
I think it may struggle on Jupiter but like you said more testing is needed, its just sitting around doing nothing so might as well get some use out of it
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