Spent the evening double packing my CCD for return to SBIG for a little TLC..sniff...but based on previous experience, it will be in good hands. I read recently here a comment from someone that SBIG after-service wasn't that hot and I have to say that's not been my experience. Looks like by spinning off the service centre and continuing to source spares for the older models they are committed to their customers.
In the meantime, the DSLR is up and running.Forgot how less complex DSLR imaging can be.
Still...sob.. I had just got the hang of the CCD...buwaaaaaaaaah!
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