Orion StarShoot II Solar System Imager - good buy? [Archive]

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lineout

31-03-2008, 11:34 AM

Hi all,

Just wanted to get some opinions on this camera compared to a DSLR. Is it better/worse for planets and the moon than using a DSLR?

Cheers

iceman

31-03-2008, 01:03 PM

Hi there

Compared to a DSLR, it's probably better. But compared to other webcams, it's not as good.
The DMK is the best of the "budget" planetary cameras.

What's your budget?

lineout

31-03-2008, 01:17 PM

What model DMK would be equivalent?

lineout

31-03-2008, 01:20 PM

Budget would be about the same as the Orion. I want to balance quality with price

iceman

31-03-2008, 02:32 PM

What price is the Orion?

The DMK comes in 3 models (suitable for planetary imaging):
DMK21AF04 (monochrome)
DBK21AF04 (colour)
DFK21AF04 (colour)

They're all about the same price (approx AU$400).

The ToUcam 900nc (at approx AU$100-$150) is the best entry level webcam if you just want to see whether you like it.