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Old 13-02-2016, 09:54 AM
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Moravian cameras how do you rate them?

I am looking to get a 16200 camera. The only makers at present are FLI ML16 around USD$6750, SBIG STXL 16200 USD$6995, Moravian G3 16200 2910 Euros, QHY to be released but USD$3999.

QHY are popular but they always come across as the cheap alternative and perhaps you get what you pay for. Is that fair?

Moravian seem to be a high standard but a bit not so well known. A few use them. How are they? Would you recommend them?

In a ccd camera what you need is good cooling, low noise from the supporting electronics, fast downloads, reliability, no ghost reflections so proper anti reflection coatings, no dew, no frosting in the CCD chamber so Argon filled and hermetically sealed CCD Chambers. Low weight. Fat cameras cause problems just like with bodies!

Ideally also integrated filter wheel and guiding solutions to combat flex.

What's your experience with them? Are they good or cheap and nasty?

Greg.
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