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Guest Justinshaw

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Hi Justin, sharpcap is available to download for free for Windows 8. I use it for planetary imaging which is what i assume you want to use it for?


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If my memory is correct, you need to download the windows 7 64 bit version for windows 8?


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Guest Justinshaw

Hi Mark


yes thats right, just got a webcam for £2, the lens screwed off and i have fited with a tube to attach to telescope.


i tried downloading Sharpcap, but it just kept giving me the OPEN option instead of RUN, so i couldnt download.


i will try again.


cheers


J

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I don't know about windows 8, but on my computer clicking on the download, it downloads the .zip file which I then open and run the install program


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Guest Justinshaw

Fire capture didn't install, but got SharpCap to install this time, so just need a clear night to see what this can do, thanks guys :)

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Guest Justinshaw

its a creative one, bought from a guy at work for £2, and it seems to work well, didnt need to modify it, lens unscrewed and i fited a 35mm film case, from the inside fits perfectly through the lens hole and front just screwed back over it. so just need a clear night to see what it can do.have done some with my DSLR using a t-mount, works well with the moon just not planets.

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Ah I see, it seems a lot rarer these days for webcams to have screw in lenses, haven't found one yet!


 


Hopefully there will be some clear skies soon, so we can see the results! :D


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