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which DSLR
For my two pence worth! I own both unmodified 350D and 450D (and older 1000D) all of which were bought second hand from ebay or off the Ice in Space classifieds.(cheaper without lens kits if you don't need them)
I like both the 1000D and 450D primarily because you can automate the picture taking process using software such as Astrophotographers Tool, and also use the Live View function to help in focus -believe me, this helps tremendously.
The weight of the camera also comes into play depending on your set up. I upgraded my focuser as I found my camera was slipping out of the standard one on my refractor. That was an additional cost.
Batteries between the 1000d and 450d are interchangeable and cheap to buy extra ones. Don't buy a cheap power supply though- I did and it only works when the wind is from the East and there is a full moon!
Also it depends on what you want to photograph.
Planets are very hard to shoot with DSLR's, much better for wider angle big nebula etc.
My advice- go second hand, if you are not going to shoot normal pics with it then buy just the body only. Get a camera T piece to scope adaptor and away you go.
Look for Live view function and SDHC card memory. Once you start blasting those longer exposures and darks etc you will need the memory!
Ebay is good. So is Ice in Space.
Regards
Graham
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