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Hey Asela,
I'm currently using my 2007 Nikon D80 (CCD) for astrophotography and like yourself I was only using it as I wanted to repurpose the camera as it was just sitting in the cupboard.
I have had some positive comments about my images from the D80, but the biggest difference between the D80 and D5100 would be your camera is an old CMOS sensor but has double MP.
Saying this... I'm currently looking for a secondhand D5200-D5300 as they do video, have live view but the big tick for me is they are fully supported to work with APT which I wanted to start using.
I say give it a crack and see how it turns out... what have you got to lose. If the images came out crap (doubt it), well use the time to learn about AP until you get a better camera.
Basic setup I would start with;
- first turn off all the NR and fancy features. Make the camera as basic as possible
- Set the camera to Manual and use the BULB setting
- set ISO around 800-1600
- Set White balance to Daylight
- Try the inbuilt 30sec exposure (this exposure time will be based on your target and light pollution in your area)
I hope this helps you out
Cheers
Wayne
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