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AstroBogan
20-04-2018, 03:40 PM
Looking at upgrading from my DSLR as it just doesn't cut it for me.

Thoughts on something like this? does anyone have experience with one?
https://www.bintel.com.au/product/zwo-asi-183mm-pro-cooled-astronomy-camera/

Will be getting a FW and filters to match, but is this a good cooled camera to start with? especially because it's on sale right now.

Merlin66
20-04-2018, 04:54 PM
I don't have the cooled version, but do have and use the ASI 183MM for solar imaging.
The small pixel and LARGE SER files generated - a 26 sec SER @19fps gives a 9.8Gb file is difficult to handle.
I needed to upgrade to an MSI Gaming machine, i7, 16Gb memory and a 1Tb SSD drive.
For me it seems to be best (due to the 2.4 micron pixel) with focal lengths <1000mm. ( I still use the ASI 174 for longer focal lengths)
Hope this helps