NorthCoast
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/05/04
Posts: 2308
Loc: Westerville, Ohio, U.S.A.
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I want to get started in imaging but where do I begin? I currently own a Meade LPI and a Laptop, however, I find myself wanting a new digital camera. So I am considering a DSLR setup. The two choices I am researching are Olympus EVOLT 300 Digital SLR and Canon Digital Rebel XT. I currently use an Olympus C-760 UZ for everyday digital photography.
My current scopes are: Meade LX-90 and WO Megrez 80 SD II. I can mount the WO 80mm to the LX-90 or alone on an Orion SVP eq mount.
Thoughts on the the current choices are appreciated. I am still researching and I have not sold myself that I need to invest in a new camera yet. Perhaps there is more I can do with what I have...
I also have a 35mm film SLR...but that's for another post. 
Later,
Mark
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southmike
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Reged: 11/22/04
Posts: 2844
Loc: Fayetteville, NC
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the cannon has a lot larger following in the astro dept..
so unless lens can be swaped back and forth, like having an older nikon and buying a d70 ..then i would go for the rebel....but that is just my thoughts.
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group scope pic
my refractors
LX200 10"-St120
LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed
LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic
Meade 102ED LXD650
Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype
Nexstar 5
etx125
etx70's
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Wouter D'hoye
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Reged: 06/27/03
Posts: 1021
Loc: Belgium
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What are your goals in astrophotography? For planetary an lunar imaging you can do a lot with the LPI. If you want to do deep sky it's best to buy a dedicated camera. A DSI would be a good start. I guess it would be much cheaper than the canon too. Or take a look at the used market. You might find a used SBIG or other dedicated camerafor a reasonable price. These are great astro camera's and most will allow autoguiding. A feature you will come to like when doing long exposures. Besides that these camera's have low noise ands cooling to keep nois down.
best regards,
Wouter.
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60mm f/5.9 Takahashi FS60CB
8" f/9 Vixen VC200L
Losmandy G11 (non GoTo)
Vixen GP-DX with Boxdörfer controller
SBIG ST-2000XM + CFW8a + Baader CLRGB-filters + Baader narrowband
Nikon D90
Philips SPC900
Baader Herschel wedge
http://www.wouterdhoye.be
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NorthCoast
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 12/05/04
Posts: 2308
Loc: Westerville, Ohio, U.S.A.
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I have a chance to use a DSI from a freind. I'm going to play and learn with that device. I'm not sure what direction that will take me, but I have decided to use this opportunity to gain some experience prior to making a large purchase. I hope to post some pics soon, and, I'm sure I'll be back for advice.
Thanks again,
Mark
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Mark
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Wouter D'hoye
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Reged: 06/27/03
Posts: 1021
Loc: Belgium
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I look forward to seeing some work from you.
Wouter.
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60mm f/5.9 Takahashi FS60CB
8" f/9 Vixen VC200L
Losmandy G11 (non GoTo)
Vixen GP-DX with Boxdörfer controller
SBIG ST-2000XM + CFW8a + Baader CLRGB-filters + Baader narrowband
Nikon D90
Philips SPC900
Baader Herschel wedge
http://www.wouterdhoye.be
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Anonymous
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Canon is awesome. Canon will help you too.
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