Ptarmigan
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Reged: 09/23/04
Posts: 3510
Loc: Arctic
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Since Sony released a 10 megapixel DSLR, I wonder if Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has been used for astrophotography? Also, Nikon just announced another 10 megapixel DSLR, D80. The price is not too high for both of them. 
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Gus_Smedstad
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Reged: 07/02/06
Posts: 1531
Loc: Boston 42° 16' N 71° 08' W
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I was trying to decide whether to buy an EOS 350D or wait for the A100 a months ago. I was primarily interested in the in-body image stabilization. My thought was that I'd save money overall vs. a Canon outfit with IS lenses. However, the initial Sony lenses lacked a manual focus ring, which was unacceptable to me, and when I found lenses I felt would work for me, the total cost came out the same, so I went with the Canon for the better overall third party support.
None of which has any bearing on astrophotography, but I was thinking about features I'd want when the camera wasn't mounted on the telescope.
I'm really very glad I bought the Canon. Current reviews say the A100's noise levels aren't very good compared to the EOS 350D.
- Gus
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