[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

Ok, I am looking to go up the ladder again. But I have a few reservations about more expensive CCD's.
Here's what I would like...
DSLR sized sensor
Effective cooling
Maxim compatible
Not too many freaking leads or cables
A robust design
Possibly OSC but could be Mono as well
Considering that I would like to use it at varying focal lengths and on different scopes then an inbuilt guider might be good, though I am open to suggestions as I have been doing Ok with a guide scope-
The plan is ...
I have a sweet set up now with a 120mm Tak refractor, but have a C11 coming next year, also have been recently re-jigging my 10" f4 Newt with new focuser and Bob's knobs etc, so have a variety of scopes to use it on.
I reckon personally a big chip OSC with internal guider or a big chip mono with internal filter wheel ?
Something that can take internal darks too.
SBIG ?
I have to save up anyway so in no rush, just some thoughts please

Cheers

Graham