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Andrew thanks for that reply.
After doing extensive research i have decided to purchase the FLI Microline 8300 with a 7 position filter wheel CFW 2-7
It was a close race between the Starlight Xpress SXVR-H814 and this FLI ML8300
But for my scope it was better to get the KAF 8300 sensor based imager as the image scale fell below 1arcsec/pixel with the SXVR H814 and wasnt the best for my optical setup.
the total cost was $5479 from Astro Optical products in Artarmon NSW.
Bintel quoted $6448 and i didnt want to haggle or ask for any discounts.
Now i just have to decide on the filters.
being a 2' filerwheel is it necessary to get unmounted filters given the small size of the KAF 8300 chip?
Is there a significant difference with mounted vs unmounted at this stage. the unmounted filters are more expensive (and i dont understand why when less components and work goes into making them).
I am considering the Astronomic range of filters are they significantly cheaper than Astrodon and have good reviews.
I will be getting LRGB, QIII, SII, Ha and NII
Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by johnnyt123; 09-08-2013 at 02:03 PM.
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