Andrew Masur
professor emeritus
Reged: 06/24/05
Posts: 506
Loc: Ashburn, Ontario
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I picked up my 40D yesterday (Aden Store in Toronto) and wanted to share some findings.
They're in Toronto already? Looks like I'm going to be making a trip sooner rather than later.
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Andrew
Telescope: LXD75 SN-8 w/UHTC
Guidescope: Skywatcher 80mm Short-Tube Achromat
Camera: Meade DSI-C; Canon EOS 300D
Guide Camera: Meade LPI; Meade DSI-C
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Shawn T
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Reged: 08/12/05
Posts: 71
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I am not sure if the new canon software will support the 30D with the intervale exposures. I will test my XT with the software and if it works then you can proabably be safe in assuming that the 30D would as well. Or the next best thing is the TC80N but it can be pricey. There are also some cheeper options either software or electronic that others might be able to get you info on.
If your looking to save some money pickup a 30D soon, everywhere I go I see them on sale as stores try to clear their inventory. Henry's here in toronto is selling the kit for $999. http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&mrktInitiativeId=2346&departmentId=10404&mrktInitName=Canon+EOS+30D+w18-55mm+lens+070905&categoryId=10429&itemID=167370&catalogId=10001&ddkey=DepartmentDisplay
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Shawn
Celestron 80ED on a CG5-ASGT
Canon 350D & 40D unmodified
Old Binoculars
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Shawn T
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Reged: 08/12/05
Posts: 71
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I had a request for a 10min exposure sample and here it is:
The full size version for download and EXIF info is here:
http://www.shawntruaxphotography.com/p1012478641
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Shawn
Celestron 80ED on a CG5-ASGT
Canon 350D & 40D unmodified
Old Binoculars
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Freddy WILLEMS
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Reged: 11/13/05
Posts: 7006
Loc: Hawaii, Honolulu
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Sorry to start this treat again,
Planning to upgrade to Canon 40D.
Still agreat camera to work with ?
I hope I do the right thing, will contact Hutech on the modding.
They have a lot of modded Canons for sale, which one should I buy for deep sky imaging that brings out the red more ?
Is temperature sensor great to have ?
Freddy
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 Freddy
Meade 14" LX200 GPS UHTC GPS on permanent pier / Celestron C14" Hyperstar on permanent pier
Meade 10" LX200 f/10 & TITAN 50:1 mount Gemini 'go to' / Meade 127 mm f/9 APO & TITAN 50:1 mount Gemini 'go to'
W/O 102 mm f/7 APO doublet / Orion 80 mm f/7 ED
DFK 21AU04.as modified - DMK21AU618.as - DBK21AU618.as
Canon 10D Unmoddified - Canon 40D Hutech moddified
2X and 4X TV powermate - 3X TV Barlow
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Freddy WILLEMS
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Reged: 11/13/05
Posts: 7006
Loc: Hawaii, Honolulu
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Canon lowered their prices on Canon 40D, or others too ??
Plannine to get one from Hutech moddified.
What do you guy think a Hutech modded Canon 40D or a same priced (or a bit more) CCD camera ?
Is this the obe to order from Hutech ?
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Canon 40DH spectrum enhanced camera with built-in astronomical UV/IR blocking filter (Type Ib) and std Canon accessories ?
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Freddy
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Freddy
Meade 14" LX200 GPS UHTC GPS on permanent pier / Celestron C14" Hyperstar on permanent pier
Meade 10" LX200 f/10 & TITAN 50:1 mount Gemini 'go to' / Meade 127 mm f/9 APO & TITAN 50:1 mount Gemini 'go to'
W/O 102 mm f/7 APO doublet / Orion 80 mm f/7 ED
DFK 21AU04.as modified - DMK21AU618.as - DBK21AU618.as
Canon 10D Unmoddified - Canon 40D Hutech moddified
2X and 4X TV powermate - 3X TV Barlow
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jcham21
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Reged: 12/02/07
Posts: 394
Loc: Logan, Utah
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Freddy, PM sent
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Andrew Welsh
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 03/28/06
Posts: 2571
Loc: Rochester, NY
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Yeah, I ended up buying this camera in November 2007, and it's great for astro. I wouldn't give it up, except maybe for the XSi-- the live view, 14 bit Raws, and long exposure through the USB cable are great features. It's a good purchase if you're so inclined. As for which hutech mod to get, that's a matter of needs. IF you want to do IR photography, get the clear glass + a daylight drop-in filter + a UV-IR drop in filter if you image with a refractor or camera lens-- granted that would be quite a bit more expensive, it leaves the most options available.
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LX200 8" classic, f/10, Meade eq. wedge, .63x FF/FR
Canon 40D (LifePixel clear glass mod) and 5DMkII, unmodified
Canon EF 200/2L IS, 400/5.6L, 100/2.8 Macro, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 35L, 24L, 17-40L and Peleng 8mm fisheye
Orion Apex 102mm (4") Mak-Cass
Pimped out with accessories and bling
My DSLR Astrophotography Webpage and photo bucket with full equipment list
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Freddy WILLEMS
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Reged: 11/13/05
Posts: 7006
Loc: Hawaii, Honolulu
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Shawn
Is that dark frame a 'regular' taken dark or a 'cooled' dark frame ?
That looks incredable good !
Freddy
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Freddy
Meade 14" LX200 GPS UHTC GPS on permanent pier / Celestron C14" Hyperstar on permanent pier
Meade 10" LX200 f/10 & TITAN 50:1 mount Gemini 'go to' / Meade 127 mm f/9 APO & TITAN 50:1 mount Gemini 'go to'
W/O 102 mm f/7 APO doublet / Orion 80 mm f/7 ED
DFK 21AU04.as modified - DMK21AU618.as - DBK21AU618.as
Canon 10D Unmoddified - Canon 40D Hutech moddified
2X and 4X TV powermate - 3X TV Barlow
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