Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some expert help and advice please.
After 12 months using my SBIG 8300c OSC I'm almost ready to move up to a mono camera system.
I've done lots of reading of this topic on these forums, but since many of those threads were written we've seen the release of the new Sony ICX814 sensor to rival the venerable Kodak KAF 8300 sensor. I'm looking for a system to suit my current gear, that I can use for many years.
Much as I would love the extra real estate on the KAI11000 chip, the need to upgrade the focuser, flattener, (mount?) and get the 2" filters will likely blow my $5k budget.
My current gear is a William Optics FLT 110 f7.0 with .8 flattener/reducer (ie:FL 616mm f5.6) EQ-6 mount, Mac computers & laptop
Location - Melbourne Suburbs, occasional trips to the country, hot summers
Preferred subjects - Nebulae, Globs, the odd Galaxy
I'd prefer a mac compatible camera system with built in OAG to suit long narrowband exposures, a 7 position built in FW and 2 stage cooling for summer.
Sony chip cameras
Starlight Xpress Trius SX-814 (2 stage cooling)
QSI 690 wsg-8 (2 stage cooling)
ATIK One 6.0 (6MP ICX694AL single stage cooling 5 position FW)
Kodak chip cameras
QSI 683 wsg-8 (2 stage cooling)
Moravian G2-8300 (2 stage cooling)
SBIG 8300m (single stage cooling)
So unless I've missed anything, that's the shortlist. I'm also very interested in peoples' after sales experience with repairs and service.
Your thoughts and advice welcome please
Cheers,
Andy