Like all things, I would see if you can try a camera before you buy it. I own the Atik 383, bought it from the astroguy in perth, as andrews couldn't match the price. I haven't looked back since, and am very happy with the Atik.
There is enough of the 8300 chip around now in the astro communities, that you should be able to get someone to pop over one night with camera in hand, and attach it to your scope. We're talking about an investment here in your astrophotography travels, so I would take a lot of time to make your decision, but ultimately do what you like, not what everyone else likes.
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