Spencer's Astro Camera conversions

[SimmoW (SIMON)]

I see Mr Cherney has used their conversion services, sounds pretty happy.

http://www.spencerscamera.com/about.cfm

I"m thinking of getting my spare EOS 40D converted, as well as getting their cooling option installed, as a pretty cheap first astro camera alternative.

Anyone else used their services? Sounds like a good idea? Better than spending over a grand for my first images (I'm a noob, still waiting for my first scope to be delivered).

Ta

Simon

[rustigsmed (Russell)]

details of their 'cooling' is hard to find. i think it is just a passive heat sink, i'm not sure how useful that would be in australia. be sure to compare to central ds particularly if cooling is important to you.

cheers

russ

[gregbradley]

Google their name and you will find some pretty unhappy customers.
Make sure you are informed or call them and see whats what.

I imagine their cooling system is as mentioned just a bit of aluminium or copper tape attached to the body to help reduce heat.

Sony A7 has copper tape at the back to remove some heat. I am sure it all adds up though.

Greg.

[5ash (Philip)]

Why not spend the extra money and get it converted by camera clinic in melbourne , at least it's guaranteed in Australia.
Philip

[SimmoW (SIMON)]

thanks for the suggestion Philip, I'll follow that one up! didn't know there were some local converters. Still interested in others op's though.