Hi Iceman!
I think the 8" Meade LXD75 schmidt-Newt would be a great scope for the 350D! Striker used to use one of these on an EQ6 and had very promising results.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=13725
At only F4 its fast too! And at 800mm FL it would be a good match to your 350D.
The only downside is, they are quite expensive for the OTA. Better value to buy with mount but then you have a mount to sell.
This is the scope I would love to get when I get into imaging
Cheers,
Dave.