Good effort Paul,
This time last year I had the 6SE too and enjoyed it for visual work, I joined IIS and saw all the photos people ordinary people were taking and I thought I would give it a go too. Sadly the mount on the 6SE handles the scope nicely but not much else. It vibrates like crazy and doesn't track well with additional weight. I found my 1000D had to be very carefully positioned to even get the moon shots. I kept the camera and sold the 6se for an equatorial mount without any change left over and started on the astrophotography rollercoaster. Alas if you really enjoy astrophotography you will be significantly limited by the 6SE. The AUD$ strength however does put you in a better position to get new equipment compared to 12 months ago
Peter