Webcam Mods...

Do you have a ToUcam Pro, Pro II or SPC900NC (ToUcam Pro III) that you would like modified for long exposures? Then this may be the service you are looking for.

I can do several different modifications to your ToUcam from a simple long exposure modification, normally referred to as an SC1, through amp-off variants to changing the CCD to a more sensitive Black and White version.

NOTE: All models of Philips webcam (ToUcam Pro, Pro II and SPC900NC) are flashed to look like a Philips SPC900NC which means they are compatible with windows Vista. All of these cameras are supplied with both the Windows Vista and XP drivers.

The Mods...

The available mods are:

• long exposure
• amp-off
• air cooling
• re-housing
• change CCD for B&W ICX098BL
• serial control

Some of these mods require others for them to operate correctly, i.e., amp-off requires long exposure and benefits from air cooling.

SPC900NC SC1.5 mods are now done 'in-case' - see image below.

USB Only...?

These cameras are supplied with a parallel connection, but a parallel to USB adapter set is available if your PC only has USB ports, see the Parallel to USB camera converter.

wxAstroCapture, a new piece of software for Lunar, Planetary, Deep Sky imaging and Guiding fully supports Windows Vista and the use of Serial cameras and Serial to USB adapters and is free. Astronomiser strongly recommends this software.

Although Serial to USB support is now widespread I would recommend that you check with your software supplier before purchasing a serial camera.

Software for Webcams...
Advice, information and tutorials for using webcams for imaging - includes Windows Vista information.

Other cameras I will modify...

I will also modify any model of Philips Vesta Pro and the Logitech QuickCam Pro 3000.

If you would like me to modify either of these cameras then please call on 07709490738.

Pricing...

These costs are based on you supplying the camera and include return postage via Special Delivery, insured for the full value of the camera. The camera is normally returned within 48 hours of receipt or when the cheque has cleared if paying by cheque (three working days after the day of receipt - cheques should be made payable to 'Andy Ellis'). Please include an email address or phone number and I will confirm receipt. Do not forget to include a note of the required modification and return address.

If you would like to discuss modification before sending your camera, then please call me on 07709490738.

You can send the camera with a cheque (payable to Andy Ellis), or use the PayPal Cart 'Add to Cart' button. If you send the camera before making payment via the PayPal Cart system, please note that the camera will be returned only after payment is made and may take longer to return as the job can only be scheduled after payment is received.

Please send your camera to:

Andy Ellis
Astronomiser
16 Valley View
Highfield
Rowlands Gill
NE39 2JH

I strongly recommend that you send your camera via Special Delivery or another fully insured Signed For service.