ausastronomer
19-08-2006, 01:47 PM
Hi all,
I am planning to have a go at some "digital astrophotography" in the near future. My previous attempts at astrophotography were many years ago and ended with plenty of rolls of ektachrome in the trash can. At that time I figured it better to look at David Malin's pictures as he had the funds of the Australian taxpayer assisting his images.
It's time for another go, this time digital !!!! I am planning to buy a Canon 350D Camera as I already have 2 high quality lenses from my Canon Film SLR that will fit it.
I am looking to buy the Camera as modified by Hutech for astrophotography and sold by Optcorp
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=4-7-6892
Is there anyone in Australia that sells the modified Cameras, or can do the modification in Australia so I end up with the same thing?
The modified Camera by Hutech costs over $2k Australian which sounds a lot to me when you can buy the Camera body locally for under $1,000.
CS-John B
I am planning to have a go at some "digital astrophotography" in the near future. My previous attempts at astrophotography were many years ago and ended with plenty of rolls of ektachrome in the trash can. At that time I figured it better to look at David Malin's pictures as he had the funds of the Australian taxpayer assisting his images.
It's time for another go, this time digital !!!! I am planning to buy a Canon 350D Camera as I already have 2 high quality lenses from my Canon Film SLR that will fit it.
I am looking to buy the Camera as modified by Hutech for astrophotography and sold by Optcorp
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=4-7-6892
Is there anyone in Australia that sells the modified Cameras, or can do the modification in Australia so I end up with the same thing?
The modified Camera by Hutech costs over $2k Australian which sounds a lot to me when you can buy the Camera body locally for under $1,000.
CS-John B