Hi Greg.
Yes. The Lumenera is better still. I think mostly due to increased bit depth and greater sensitivity. I must point out, however, that I haven't used a Lumenera camera....yet
It'll be my next major purchase. Either the SkyNyx or next generation of Lum mono cam, if and when that arrives. Am saving my pennies.
Also take a look at the Point Grey Research range of cameras. Anthony Wesley (IIS member 'Bird') uses these and his images are truly astounding.
Guys are getting great results with newts and SCTs using these cameras on planets.
A lot also depends on the filters. I use Astronomik Type 2 dichroic filters. Other guys use True Technology and Astrodon etc.
You need to make sure the filters are suited in terms of wavelength characteristics, light throughput, parfocal etc
The Astronomiks also have built-in IR block.
A lot also depends on processing skill and technique, as I'm sure you appreciate. I still have a lot to learn in this area.
Hope that helps?
Cheers
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Originally Posted by gregbradley
Thanks matt.
So the Lumenera is better still?
I see planetary images have advanced since last I dabbled with it. I have a modified ToUcam and I could not get images like these posted.
What sort of scopes are being used with these hot cameras?
Or is the scope less important than it is with regular imaging?
Greg.
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