I took my first DSLR pics in March 2011 within a few months I realized I wanted more and bought a cooled CCD. I went with the QHY10 OSC and I have to say that I don't regret it in the least. It's still a very easy camera to use (no filter wheels etc) but the quality and sensitivity of the pictures is far above that of the unmodded DSLR. After a little while you can produce terrific pictures and you have much longer to go before you might want to change and move up in the world. As Fred said do it properly that was my experience and I would agree skip the first step.
Go CCD
Of course if you want your camera to do double duty then the DSLR can do the happy naps and holiday pics too. something else to think about.
all the best
Paul
