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Chris, as indicated below, starting with a dslr is a good way to learn the basics, and how to control a camera, whether starting with just an interval meter to time your exposures, or using a program like Backyard EOS, you will learn alot. I started with a basic dslr and interval meter, internal battery; then went to BYEOS control, external power supply, and then to a full modified cold finger cooled Canon (which i still have). I experiemented with debayering the Canon sensor and shooting mono and nartowband with the dslr but when you get to that point a camera like the ASI1600MM-C is the logical next step. The 1600mm has ultra low noise, cooling delta T of -45C, and would perform very well on the 8" newt. The packages ASI offer, bundling the camera, filter wheel, and filter sets, are very cost effective. I prefer the 36mm filters just so that i have the option of going to a larger sensor in the future and not having to worry about spacing to the sensor now.
Have fun.
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