DMK or GSTAR

[duncan]

Time to start picking some brains out there. Which of these two cameras would be better suited to the 12" Dob. I know i can only take short exposure stuff till i get a platform or EQ mount for tracking. I do recall something about pixel size in relation to F/ratio. Any thoughts?
Cheers,
Duncan

[davidpretorius]

DMK is a trusty and popular camera..........is it worth going the toucam 900nc first???

[duncan]

Thanks for the reply. Eventually i want to get an EQ mount motor driven so figure i'd buy something that will do the job from scratch so to speak.
Cheers

[Dennis]

Hi Duncan

Have a look at this post and see if that helps.

Cheers

Dennis

[iceman (Mike)]

Hi Duncan.
I asked a similar question a while back but didn't get any response

In the end though, I got a DMK due to the smaller pixel size (larger image scale).

The DMK is also significantly cheaper now (than it was back then). You can get one for under $500 AUD now.

[duncan]

Thanks Mike. Did you get the colour version or monochrome?
Cheers

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

DMK....What more needs to be said

[iceman (Mike)]

Mono

[duncan]

Thanks for all the input guys. Now to convince the other half,LOL.
Cheers

[davidpretorius]

Originally Posted by duncan

Now to convince the other half,LOL.
Cheers

from the book of striker..................As I sayeth unto you young houghy, thy camera may be explained to thy extra ribbed mate as a security camera which shall protecteth (apparently) thy family......

ie arent i a good boy for putting the families safety before astronomy.............

be warned, if you go down this path, the explanations for purchase of equipment get harder and harder!

[duncan]

Dont i know it,LOL.

[duncan]

I see there is an article on the GSTAR in Aus Sky & Telescope. Haven't read it yet but will later tonight.
Cheers