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Originally Posted by AlexN
Matt, My ST10 was the XEI model, no self guiding chip.. However my ST-9E was self guiding, and I can tell you now, I can not wait to go back to a self guided SBIG... If you want a setup that only requires one scope, and you want it to be easy to use, Go get yourself an SBIG... My ST-9E was capable of self guiding through a 13nm Ha filter without a worry, I did 2 second guide exposures with the guide chip at bin 2x2 and never had a single trouble finding a guide star... From what I understand, the newer ST cameras have a much more sensitive guide chip than my old ST-9E, so this could only mean that provided your Ha filter is not too narrow (read : 3~4.5nm) you should be able to self guide without an issue.
Definitely if you're looking to do s/nova searches with short exposures, the ST10XME is the tool for the job... It will excel in that field, whilst still offering great resolution and field of view for "pretty picture" photography. The ST10XME also has one of the most sensitive sensors available today with a peak QE of 95%, you really can't go wrong...
Just for reference, Im looking to get another ST10 in the next short while, and at the moment with the STX series set to be released very soon, the prices are becoming very reasonable.. Optcorp in USA have a sale going, buy the ST10XME for $4995USD and get a CFW9 filterwheel for just $390 more.. Can not go wrong.
Yes sir... I like SBIG self guiding. I like it a lot!
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Sold!!!!!!!!!!!
You just confirmed my thoughts on these wonderfull cameras. I should have the funds by Feb/March, once I get all my Christmas/family expenses done with.
I was looking for a option with just one scope and these ST10XME sound really nice with 95% QE. They also have a high QE across a large portion of wave lenght.
So when a friend of mine gets his next S/N I will be able to go image it easily.
I was after a camera like this as well so when I start doing some "Pretty Pics" in RGB and especially narrow band in my light hell hole with a resonable amount of real estate.
If I am going to spend this sort of money I want a camera that can do both tasks.
What focal length would be the fastest to image withon a 12 200R? with one of these chips before distortions would be apparant?
I use an Optec F7, F5, and F3.3 ultra wide reducers with my small Mallincam chip with no issues but with the much larger ST10's chip whats the formular to work out these things?
I have a hunch that F5 would be the limmit but with that much real estate on the ST10's chip maybe F7 compared to what I am used to with a DSI or Mallincam video cameras.
Regards Matt.