Re: Stephen Paul: Please

How much memory card are you "consuming" for a 3-5 minute exposure? Do you
shoot those at full resolution or back it down to 800X600 or something?

I'm thinking about a new camera because I like having a warranty on an item
as complex as this...If I bought a $400 CAMERA on ebay loaded with hot
pixels there wouldn't be much to do...what's the 350D? Better?

Thanks for the help. I've struggled with this one a long time...

Doink
"Stephen Paul" <smarshallpaul@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Doink wrote:
Greetings...

I'm trying to snag a 300D and would like your thoughts on the subject.
I've seen images that are exactly what I'm looking for from this
camera---

But...is there something newer, better or???? Should I still go for a
300D? I'd like your thoughts before I plunk $500 for a camera...

Also, which adapters did you get---just a T-ring and nose piece?

Regards and thanks...

Doink

I have no problem recommending the 300D. Personally, if I were going to
spend more than the cost of a used 300D, I'd go all out and get a full
blown astro-CCD camera.

You'll need a T-Ring which you can get almost anywhere (check
ScopeStuff??). This is a bayonet style adapter that locks into the lens
position on the camera, with threads to mate to a T-adapter. T-adapters
come in SCT style, and nosepiece style. Some scopes include a T-adapter
thread on the outside rim of the 1.25" eyepiece adapter.

It takes a while to get this all straightened out, but I'd encourage you
to go for it. 300D's are an excellent value right now.

-Stephen


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