[Tony_ (Tony)]

Hello,

I currently have a central ds cooled 40d which I bought used last year. After about 6 months it developed an issue where stars become severely elongated when the cooler is on. I sent it to central ds for repairs and it came back okay - but after a few uses the problem has returned. Of course I can send it back again - but I'm not confident it will be repaired correctly again - plus it takes 6 weeks and about $170.
I am now think of getting a new cooled dslr. I don't want to go down the path of ccd because I prefer the simplicity of dslr's and I don't get much imaging time.
I definitely prefer the cooled cameras - my uncooled 550d is almost useless in warm weather.
Apart from diy cooling systems has anyone had experience with other suppliers of cooled dslr's? eg. Spencers cameras etc.
Has anyone had issues with centralds cameras? (their repair cost and communication was very good).
I am considering a centralds 60d. Any other suggestions (less than $2k).

Regards,
Tony.