I did another attempt at the Lagoon Nebula last night. M8 was originally my first ever DSO photographed through my scope.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=91441
Back then it was 17 second exposures unguided through a 6 year old DSLR. I've learnt a lot in the last few months.
Scope: Celestron C8 with f/6.3 reducer
Mount: NEQ6
Camera: Nikon D800
Subs: 2min x 40
Guided through Orion 50mm finderguider