Thread: DSLR Cameras for Astronomy-which is best
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Old 05-11-2008, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bassnut View Post
Well, re 300D vs a 40D?, no brainer, woefull USB1 on the 300D, really frustrating. Live focus on the 40D (and USB2) is a killer. Weight problem?, really?, dont think so, and $300 vs $1200?, well worth it IMO.

Having said that, the megapixel diff is mute for astro, if money is a prob, the 300D would do at a pinch.
The other important difference with the 40D is that it doesn't have any amp glow compared to the earlier cameras.
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