gdi
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Reged: 07/02/06
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I am in the process of swapping out my 20Da for a modded 40D, but have some questions before I do so.
Hutech says that normal photography is fine (w/ an Astronomical filter) using custom WB. Is there agreement on this? Can you easily get accurate color or is it really a pita?
Also is there a source for these other than directly from hutech? They have a waiting list of over a month and I thought maybe a dealer would have one in stock.
Thanks!
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skyler
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Reged: 08/16/06
Posts: 1688
Loc: TGPNW
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Can't say much about the Hutech version but if you go here,
you may find one in stock.
http://www.astrovid.com/products.php?subcat=682
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NeoDinian
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Reged: 10/05/05
Posts: 14043
Loc: Rockford Illinois
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I would take the wait and get the Hutech...
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 Rockford, Il.
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gdi
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Reged: 07/02/06
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I probably will order one from Hutech. Astrovid shows them on their website, but when I asked about delivery times they were pretty vague and just told me to put in the order to get in line.
I am still curious if the custom WB is really a great pain (and how accurate the colors are)
Thanks
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Dennis Sakva
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Reged: 10/19/04
Posts: 1432
Loc: Kiev, Ukraine
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I modded 300D with Baader IR Cut filter and custom WB gives very good results with one exeption of reds. Lips are a bit too red. But I see that because I know where to look. Noone else noticed that.
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Astro_Slacker
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Reged: 03/06/06
Posts: 196
Loc: Zurich, Switzerland
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Hi there
I'm using a Hutech modified 40D and I can't tell you how much of an improvement it is over a stock 350D! Custom WB is really simple and if you're using a grey card for instance it would be even easier and more precise.
Believe me you'll love the features of the 40D 
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Cheers, Eddie
GM2000 QCI Ultraport
William Optics FLT-132
William Optics Megrez II Triplet ED
William Optics Megrez 72FD
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wrather1
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Reged: 10/25/05
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Loc: Dallas, Texas
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I am still curious if the custom WB is really a great pain (and how accurate the colors are)
I have the 30D Hutech version. The custom WB was very simple to perform with a standard grey card. Just follow the instruction book.
DW
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PGW Steve
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Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
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I just ordered a Hutech 40D, very polite people on the phone thanking me for my order. I can't remember if they said 2-3 or 3-4 weeks but either way it will be worth it.
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14" LX200R and 7" Meade Mak OTAs
FSQ106ED Tak .75 reducer +1.6 extender
Coronado 90mm DS BF30 PST
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16-35mmL, 24-70mmL, 70-200mmL, 300mmf4.L, 400mmf5.6L, 100mmf2.8L, 50mm f1.2L, 135f2.
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gdi
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Reged: 07/02/06
Posts: 59
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I'm pretty sure I'll go for it - I have already shipped my 20Da away to its new owner and decided to get a cheap 20D to use before a 40D arrives. So the shipping delay won't kill me.
Thanks for the comments!
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PGW Steve
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Reged: 10/03/06
Posts: 1148
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
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Quote:
I just ordered a Hutech 40D, very polite people on the phone thanking me for my order. I can't remember if they said 2-3 or 3-4 weeks but either way it will be worth it.
Well that was a fast 3 weeks, my 40DH was shipped today 
Thank you Hutech!!! 
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A-P 1200GTO/ EQ6 Pro/ AstroTrac
14" LX200R and 7" Meade Mak OTAs
FSQ106ED Tak .75 reducer +1.6 extender
Coronado 90mm DS BF30 PST
Lockwood 12" f4. mirror set in a box
AT6RC / AT12IN/ CT152 achro
WO ZS66 / WO 80mm Doublet
SBIG STF8300M CFW8/OAG/ STi x2
Hutech 5DII Unmodded 5D MkIII 60Da
16-35mmL, 24-70mmL, 70-200mmL, 300mmf4.L, 400mmf5.6L, 100mmf2.8L, 50mm f1.2L, 135f2.
31T5,21E,22T4,13E,8E,5T6,3.5T6
10'x14' ROR
SQM 20.4 back yard
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Alex^DJ^
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The nice thing about the 40D is the live feature actually, this is great for astrophotography. For the rest below that cam (i have a 400D or XTi) when you take photos is a hit or miss on the focus, of course they seel focusers like the stiletto but the 40D already comes with the live feature that makes easy the focus and no need for stiletto focusers.
I am planing to buy a stiletto for my 400D (Xti) because i dont have enought money to buy a 40D is still for me way up in the price (for my income).
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- WO 66SD scope
- ETX-125 (Soon to be sold) "My Big Fat Mak"
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- Nextimagen Planetary Cam
- Canon EOS Rebel XTi (400D Unmoded)
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- Celestron E-Lux 25mm
- GSO Superview 20mm
- GSO Superview 15mm
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