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Imaging Source USB, FireWire, and Ethernet Cameras

$350 and up astronomycameras.com

Whether you need a planetary camera for astronomy or a “grown up” webcam for machine vision experiments, you’ll find Imaging Source’s products appealing. These sub-megapixel USB, FireWire, and gigabit Ethernet cameras shine because of their versatility.

With a sturdy, metal-bodied construction, they’re ideal for applications where a normal webcam would be too flimsy. The USB version requires no other power source. They work with all webcam software, ...

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