New Meade DSI III Nov 07.

[EzyStyles]

Hi Guys,

Just found out there will be a new DSI III available in November. Starts at $1299 U.S, i might consider. what do you guys think ?

Some info here:

http://www.autostarsuite.net/downloads/dsi_iii_faq.htm


Cheers.

[EzyStyles]

the mono version is the same price as the colour version at $1299 U.S without the filter.

[ballaratdragons]

Where's the sample images to help it sell?

[mill]

Very very expensive :(

[netwolf]

Eric, I think the Qhy2pro may be a better option, same chip but with active cooling. There is also the Qhy2 which is the current color version.

Regards
Fahim

[Lee]

Even with our strong dollar I'd surprised to see it here for much under $2k..... Does look quite good though. Four times the chip area as the DSI II I believe.....

[EzyStyles]

only pics i can find is

http://www.buytelescopes.com/search.asp?q=deep+sky+imager+III&s=2

totally agree with you fahim. The only think is the lack of software support i find with the Qhy2pro.

[EzyStyles]

here's some more DSI III images from beta testing:

http://autostarsuite.net/photos/dsi_iii/default.aspx

Orignals also so can get idea how big the image will be.

[Ric]

Hi Eric, I've been reading a lot of mixed reactions about the DSI III but the general thought is that it is overpriced by about $300US.

I have to master my DSI II Pro before I think about anything else.

Cheers

[ballaratdragons]

Well Eric, I looked at the DSI III images from the links. I must say that they are pretty good for a DSI, but I also believe that your 300D images are far better,

Why would you want to step backwards?

[EzyStyles]

hmm i agree with you on that one Ric. It is abit pricey and not even peltier cooler.



you have convinced me ken... now, how am i gonna get my modded 300d back? :( :(

[h0ughy]

save your pennies and get a cooled DSLR

[ballaratdragons]

I have a Long Exposure Modified Toucam with a slightly (heavy) Glowy
Amp problem if you need a good camera :lol: