Canon 1100D with lens

[Draco]

Want to dabble into astrophotography. Have been advised to start with a DSLR.

Please let me know if you have one you are wanting to sell.

Thank you

[Amaranthus]

Hmmm, I would only start with a DSLR if you already have one!

[Draco]

Hi Barry

Unfortunately I dont have a DSLR :(
Any suggestions on what I can use as a beginner? Dont want to spend too much due to budget restrictions.

Thanks mate.

[Amaranthus]

If you want to go the CCD route? Big can of worms opens up there.

If you want a DSLR because you also want a good daytime camera or are really interested in nightscapes, then that's a rational choice. If you are, on the other hand, happy with a compact or phone camera, and really are only getting the DSLR for astrophotography, I would suggest you look very seriously at going straight to CCD.

But you will find plenty of divergent opinions on that!

For me, I already owned a DSLR (Sony NEX), used that for a bit (and still occasionally use it - it has a wide field), but quickly felt the need to get into computer-controlled CCD imaging. I've started with a Orion SS G3 mono with TEC, which is a cheap entry point but an excellent bit of learning hardware. Set me back about $600, including basic LRGB filters.

I've since got some NB filters and will, a bit later, make a major camera upgrade (eyeing off a QSI 690wsg-8), and can then use the G3 as a nice (and quite sensitive) autoguider (I'm currently using a NexImage 5 for that role).

So I'm taking it step-by-step, but I don't see the CCD as a lot harder to use compared to the DSLR, and it is a lot more flexible for AP.

[tilbrook@rbe.ne]

Hi Barry,

Seems rather an odd comment.:question:

A DSLR is the perfect place to start dabbling in AP, not being bound by the restrictive nature of a dedicated CCD.

Which I presume you are hinting at.

I can highly recommend the Canon 1100D Niv !:thumbsup:

Here's a link to my images that were all taken with this camera.
http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/jtilbrook/library/?sort=6&page=1

Cheers,

Justin.

[Draco]

Hi Barry

Thank you for your reply. Yea I also want to get a CCD however those puppies are not cheap :(

I want to learn the basics of AP thats why want to start with a DSLR - Canon 1100D in particular since it is not too expensive and if I decide later on that AP is too painful and time consuming, I can always use the DSLR for normal photography.

Your setup sounds really nice and I wish I had the money to get those :(

[Draco]

Thanks Justin.

Those pics look amazing... awesome shots mate.

Yea I want to start from the bottom of the ladder and learn the basics of AP. Once I master the DSLR, I can move onto something else.

Might PM you in the future to ask for tips on using DSLR for AP ;)

[CocainePinata]

I'm selling a 1100d with the kit lens and tripod great condition barely used.
Feel free to email if you're still interested or looking for the camera
Aleu.d97@LIVE.com.au
Thank you,

[photosinferno]

Draco,
Have you checked out Backyard EOS yet? http://www.backyardeos.com
It really is a must if your going to get into DSLR AP. Also available is APT but I've never used that program.
Just a thought :)

John