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Guys,
Just an update after using the Lodestar camera now several times.
I have not experienced any of the poor chip issues that may have been described by others. If there is any variability in the CCD chips, my camera does not have these and is excellent.
My key buying factors were to get the smallest, lightest and most sensitive guide camera that I could afford.
Over the last weekend, I also switched to an OAG, and this is where I think this camera really comes good, as I did not have any issues with guide stars - I always had 3-4 options.
Attached is a 100% crop of a single 5min exposure near the Tarantula nebula. Nice round stars for the first time in my guiding!
Terry from Starlight Express was excellent in dealing with and responded very quickly to queries.
As such, my experience is that although at the top end from a price perspective, highly recommended and would buy again. Without easy and accurate guiding you simply can kiss any astrophotography attempt goodbye.
Also, in terms of guiding over 1000mm f.l., OAG is the way to go with this guide camera.
John K.
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