film camera choice

From: C. Balci (cbalci_at_fenerbahcefan.com)
Date: 10/29/04 

Date: 29 Oct 2004 00:23:38 -0700

Hello.
I plan to start astrophotography with constellation shots. I am
currently looking for available cameras in my country. I have
following alternatives:
1- Brand new EOS3000N with 28-80mm f:3.5-5.6 lens, 199 Euros
2- Second hand Canon AT-1 with 50mm f:1.8 lens, about 200 Euros
3- Second hand Canon AE-1PRG with 50mm f:1.8 lens, about 230 Euros
4- Canon EOS 650 Body, about 140 Euros.
5- Pentax K1000 with 50mm f:1.8 lens, 250 $

Which one would you prefer?
Does EOS 650 accept any EOS lens?
Do you think EOS3000 is not suitable for astrophotography? I know, it
does not have mirror lockup and shutter is kept open with battery. But
anyway, hat trick and battery backups can solve these problems. What
about its lens?
K1000 seems somewhat expensive to me.

What is currently the best film for constellation shots?
What about taking these shots from the city (about limiting magnitude
of 4.5-5)?

Kind regards,
Balci

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