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Thanks for the replies so far.
Interesting about the widefield nightscape type shot. Perhaps a modded camera does not add much. I assumed it would.
Phil, I think some cameras use some spohisticated pixel level type noise suppression that could only be done in camera (as far as I know that is).
Sure there are plenty of noise reduction softwares around but they vary a lot in ability. So far most of them seem to be quite lacking when it comes to DSLRs. I find Noise Ninja is great for my CCD images but not so great for DSLR nightscapes. Whereas Lightroom's noise reduction is fabulous.
Alex's recent Orion Milky Arm pano was done with a modded Sony Nex 5. It seems to have more colour punch than other cameras. Also I bet its great for picking up Aurora (I am unlikely to use it for that as Aurora is not visible around Sydney latitudes as far as I know).
I am thinking for Milky Way shots a modded camera should give considerably more punch. If it doesn't I'd love to know as I could be going down a money wasting path otherwise. I am happy with my D800E's performance so far but was looking for an upgrade for Milky Way type nightscapes.
Greg.
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