[Spanrz (Brett)]

Well, I've jumped into the deep end. Finally bought a proper camera.
Umm'd and argh'd about what's out there.
I have learnt the craft, off a FujiFilm S1000fd (10MP) compact, so there will be some "noobism" from me about the Canon.

Decided on the Canon 500D after much deliberation. I didn't need the HD recording side of it (like the 550D) as I have a HD camcorder for that.
But I have seen in a few forums (and IIS) that the 500D is better for stills as compared to the 550D. Some have had a noise problem (read from IIS) as well but anything is better than the S1000fd with noise.

Now it's just the basic setup with 1 lens. Nothing flash.
I do have the desire for normal day shoots of normal things, not just astrophotography. So modding isn't the question just yet.

Can anyone point out (basically), what is necessary for the main ingredients for astrophotography with this camera. Or what makes life easier with a certain device.
Remotes, power supplies/batteries?????

I have a 12" scope, with a 2" EP crayford, any adapters that I can get for this?
Unsure if prime focus will be the norm yet, I just havent thought about it yet.

Thanks.