Camera for Astrophotography

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Fuzzy
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Post by Fuzzy »

weixing wrote:Hi,
IMHO, if you don't have any lens, go for Canon or Nikon... just avoid Nikon D40/D40X and D60 as they can only auto-focus on AF-S or AF-I lens which most AF-S lens are quite expensive.

If you thinking of using it for astro also, go for Canon 450D.

Have a nice day.
I wish someone would have told me this before i bought my D40 a year ago, [smilie=evil-smile.gif]

The lenses are really quite expensive, thinking of switching to Canon. [smilie=bleeding.gif]

The 450D is around $1150 for the body and kit lens at the moment
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Post by chuang »

I think I am ready to upgrade my 450D (check marketplace)
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well...if you still looking for a DSLR for astrophotography, this might help :

http://www.scsastro.co.uk/it190001.htm
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thanks for the link buddy!!
Blast off!!!!!!!
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Post by Robin Lee »

I came across this at S&T, a filter snap system for Canon EOS DSLR. They have filters for converted DSLR to take terrestial photo as usual too.
Clear skies,
Robin.

Cyclops Optics - QHYCCD, William Optics, Televue, STC & Optolong filters
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did i see you on eclipse day?
Blast off!!!!!!!
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yybmage wrote:did i see you on eclipse day?
Have you been to Kluang Mall?
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