Wanted: SPC900NC webcam

Posted by: sn00p

Wanted: SPC900NC webcam - 06/02/2013 15:41

Don't suppose anybody has one of these (or the 880) lurking in the back of a draw somewhere?

I'm after one to modify to hook up to a telescope, but they're rare now and the secondhand market has them priced to the hilt. I dislike the idea of paying £60-£100 for something that was a couple of quid new!

Thanks.

Adrian
Posted by: gbeer

Re: Wanted: SPC900NC webcam - 06/02/2013 23:11

One of what?
Posted by: robricc

Re: Wanted: SPC900NC webcam - 06/02/2013 23:37

I know someone with an SPC1290NC they're looking to unload if that helps.
Posted by: tanstaafl.

Re: Wanted: SPC900NC webcam - 07/02/2013 00:03

Is this useful?

tanstaafl.
Posted by: adavidw

Re: Wanted: SPC900NC webcam - 07/02/2013 03:03

I bought a SPC900NC new in 2007 for $70 for a project that never happened. The cam was never opened, and I finally dumped it on ebay 4 years later. Much to my shock, it sold for $75.

I could not for the life of me figure out why a four year old webcam would go for more than it had new. You've solved the mystery for me, and for that I thank you.
Posted by: sn00p

Re: Wanted: SPC900NC webcam - 07/02/2013 07:01

Originally Posted By: gbeer
One of what?


It's in the title!

Originally Posted By: robricc
I know someone with an SPC1290NC they're looking to unload if that helps.


Has to be an 880 or 900 unfortunately.

Originally Posted By: tanstaafl.
Is this useful?


The SPC900NC is considered to be the best (of the webcams) and there are kits about that simplfy the modifications, so I'm trying to get one of these...

Originally Posted By: adavidw
I bought a SPC900NC new in 2007 for $70 for a project that never happened. The cam was never opened, and I finally dumped it on ebay 4 years later. Much to my shock, it sold for $75.

I could not for the life of me figure out why a four year old webcam would go for more than it had new. You've solved the mystery for me, and for that I thank you.


Glad to be of service! lol