1100D or 1200D

iborg (Philip) · #1 19-05-2015, 02:26 PM

Hi All

Which would you go for?

A new 1200D for $354.37, Dick Smith today, only online, body only,

OR, keep trying for a used 1100D?

I will eventually get it modified.

IF I understand correctly, the sensor in the 1100D is probably better for astrophotography as it has larger pixels.

Any thoughts welcome

BruceG (Bruce) · #2 19-05-2015, 04:09 PM

If it were me, I would check ebay for a used 1100D. There's a few here that use it and in my mind the results are stunning compared to my 1000D.
Bruce.

iborg (Philip) · #3 19-05-2015, 07:10 PM

Hi Bruce

I have looked on ebay, and keep missing by 'that much'.

Annoying!

There is a limit to what I can justify at the moment for a second hand camera, too many other bills.

rustigsmed (Russell) · #4 21-05-2015, 09:39 AM

don't forget gumtree is pretty handy I picked up a good deal on a 550d recently.

traveller (Bo) · #5 21-05-2015, 09:46 AM

What's your imaging scope Philip?
If it's the 8" SCT, then I think a 1100D is probably a better fit with larger pixels, without losing much detail.
Bo

iborg (Philip) · #6 21-05-2015, 12:30 PM

Hi Bo

It is the 8", and I am still trying for an 1100D. I agree that the larger pixel size could be better. Mind you, I am speaking out of ignorance not knowledge. i have tried reading a lot of stuff on the web.

I think I will end up trying a wanted ad on Gumtree.