Chuck, I'd go for the SBIG 8300 camera for $1800. I always see people upgrading to that camera after they buy the Orion unit. From what I have read, it is a lot easier to use than a DSLR camera. It has the added sensitivity and cooling that is needed in astrophotography. I tried DSLR cameras a few years ago and found it hard and frustrating. I'm not ready to do astrophotography yet but when I do I'm going with a cooled CCD camera with good support and help. Plus, in my climate I definitely need cooling capacity. There are some good reviews on the OPT website. I also had a good talk with the SBIG guy (forgot his name) at ALCON 2011 this summer. Debbie On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
On 12/3/11, Dale Wilson <dalel2112@yahoo.com> wrote:
Chuck,
I would like to know your results on that camera. I have been looking for an option with my lx200 10". I have used my dslr with ok results. Could be better if I spent more time with it. Also, the dslr doesn't work well with the scope and a 3.3 reducer.
I will have to look up the orion as well.
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As soon as I get useful info Dale, I'll pass it on. Once it warms up again, I'll be looking for on-site help under the stars, I'm sure. I'll take any pointers you can offer.
I think the chip in many DSLR's is just too damn big for a focal-reduced image plane in most telescopes. You'd need an optical system with a HYOOGE, well-corrected FOV to make it work.
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