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Re: Non-Guided Nikon D40 as Possible Beginner’s Se [Re: Ken_G]
      #3387747 - 10/13/09 06:17 PM

Steve - my little girl is 4.5 months so i TOTALLY understand!!!

Ken - I actually dont use the Nikon software at all (I couldnt even tell you where my disks are) .... I dont download as I shoot, I just got a really big card (16GB) which can hold 2100 pictures in RAW format -- I cant imagine that I will take more than that at any one time!!! I just check the focus on the screen after I shoot a bright star with the mask and zoom in to make sure the center spike is as centered as possible. I cut myself a red plastic filter that fits on the back of the screen so turning the screen on doesnt ruin my nightvision.

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Orion EON 80ED
unmodded Nikon D40
Meade DSI II Pro with ATIK Filter Wheel & Outback Razorback Cooler
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