Shell, while it is possible to do astrophotography with a dob (
Astrophotography with a Dob), visual astronomy and astrophotography really are two different horses in different races.
What you might consider is; If you go for a dob and then decide you want to do photography you have something you could EQmount. And you've only spent on scope and some eyepieces. But unless you enjoy the challenge and research and breaking new ground every night trying to image through a Dob then you will want to spend considerably more for imaging. If you don't enjoy it then you have spent a considerable amount of money to find that out.
Mind you there are plenty here on IIS that would appreciate that sort of sale.
Start with the dob. I'll be looking for a good dob soon, now that my imaging gives me time to sit back and enjoy the sky.
