Topic: Near-sighted webcams - The Hubble Fix

[Phlerb]

I just got my -2 diopter from Amazon (the one linked earlier from Fuji) and popped it temporarily on with some elmers glue.

Here is a before shot:


and here it is after putting it on:


This is on a Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000. I am very happy with the results!

On another note, I was seeing the reflection of the silver ring around the lens on the window, so I grabbed a black sharpie and went to town. After it was all blacked out (not the lens  ) I no longer saw the reflections. Have to test again on a brighter day.

Right now I am using Blue Iris to take a shot once a minute from just before sunrise to just after sunset, and save as an mp4. I am still working on how to easily publish this to the web, but for the time being I am just uploading it to youtube. Here is the video from yesterday where you can see the ring, and then I use the Sharpie at 12:14 (you can see my funny face upside down) and it disappears

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_fpRm83fOE

Thanks for figuring this out!

[Cutty Sark Sailor]

One of the most dramatic improvements I've seen!  You should be pleased....!  Good Job!

[ws vreewijk]

Yes nice result,Iám a 9000 user also.

one more question do you want to join the collection?

And we have a HubbleCam collection page hosting at
http://frankfortweather.us/campage/

Apply your fix then Add your Hubble Cam

[Phlerb]

I will apply to that page once I have completed the proper install of the camera (placement and supergluing of the ViewFinder) and created a page that displays it. Right now it is JUST creating a timelapse movie and a live(ish) image on the page...

Timelapse Video

Phil

[easytim]

Thanks mike. Yeah i dont want to either. If i could figure out a way to keep them from losing connection in lightning storms id be up for it. Turning into daily reboots lately. Sometimes 3 times a day. 

Lol. No biggy. No form but the same as the other 910's. May be swapping them out with 510's soon. Lightning is constantly causing them to drop out but the 510's are stable during storms.  Thank god storm season is almost over.

Ok,... you're up & running on the pier...don't fall off.... check the data...
hmmm.... I'd hate to see you replace those good looking 16:9 910s with the older 4:3 510s... the wide version is so great looking...

I can help you with this, I know a fair amount about good battery backups

[W3DRM]

I have found another means of adjusting the Logitech Pro HD C920 camera. It does not involve adding another lens but does require that you disassemble the front of the camera so you can get to the focus mechanism. It's safe and easy to do but, you do have to be very careful so you don't damage the lens mounting.

Please see the following YouTube link for a video showing how to do it. I just completed the process on my new C920 and it works nicely. My camera is currently showing a streaming YouTube video out of my office window and will be moved in the next few weeks to a better location so I don't get window reflections.

• C920 focus mod instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94lDYZgihT4

Here's my streaming video link:

• https://youtu.be/ZamPx5HSd4w

[capeweather]

Crystal clear Don! I need to sit down sometime and get the live feed on youtube installed. Well done!