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Old 12-06-2015, 11:04 AM
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pmrid (Peter)
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EOS 40D [Modified] plus plus

Body only Canon EOS 40D with Sinclair Camera (U.S.A. premier modifier) with their Visual + Ha mod. It's the same as the Baader filter.

The EXTRAS:
1. Basic astro accessories:
T-Ring;
4 X batteries and charger.
External Power Kit.
512MB CF Card (I don't normally save to card anyway).
USB cable.

Shoestring Astronomy DSUSB with connector for 40D

Cooler box. This is a DIY cooler made around this camera and using high quality air-to-air peltier system from the States. It will drop down 18-20C from ambient but I don't usually go that low so as to manage dew-risk. This runs off 12 VDC.

Digital TEC cooler controller. This is what I use to maintain the temperature within a range - I have been using 6-8C as a rule. It's also 12VDC. The 40D has an internal temp sensor and this is part of the AFITS header.

The camera alone would sell on these forums for about $450. The DSUSB etc costs about A$120 to buy here with the right connectors. The cooler box cost about $140 to build. The TEC controller costs about $30. SO That's about $750 worth. I'll sell the lot for A$600 plus postage.

Photos will follow later today with a bit of luck and good timing.

Peter

Last edited by pmrid; 13-06-2015 at 03:16 PM.