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Old 13-05-2007, 09:50 PM
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What CCD camera would you buy for $3500

Here is a question for you black belters out there.

There are a lot of CCDs getting around these days and alot of budding astroimagers interested in them. If you only had $3500 Aus to spend (not necessarily in Australia and don't include delivery) on a CCD camera what would you choose and why.

Caveats.
No DSLRs, must be a mono CCD and NABG camera.
To be used with scopes of 400mm FL (f/5) to 1260mm FL (f/6.3) for astrometry and photometry.
Good dynamic range, QE, (you know the usual )
Doesn't have to be selfguiding.
Cooling - min 30 deg below ambient.

I look forward to the replies
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