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10-04-2012, 07:24 AM
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I'll be trying one anyway - it's been a long time between drinks since the 20Da, and may be a long time again depending on the popularity of this model.
I have a standard 60D and it's a great little camera.
Jamie
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19-04-2012, 10:38 PM
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Well, they were released today. Who went and bought one? We want to know how they go!
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19-04-2012, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi
This is true, live-view increases thermal noise. So I use it to focus, frame and then turn it off for the rest of the night.
After about 1 minute of live-view you need 8 minutes off for the sensor to be back at the temperature it started.
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I've read that the flip out liveview is far more desirable as it moves one of the largest causes of thermal noise in the camera (the LCD screen) away from backing directly onto the CMOS chip, as in the case with the fixed LCD screen DSLR's.
Whether or not this was concerted opinion or backed up with any actual tests or not I really don't know. Seems quite plausible. If that is the case I wonder what the difference in thermal noise from the LCD screen difference is between flip out and fixed position LCD screens.
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19-04-2012, 11:51 PM
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Not a single aussie dealer I have contacted has got back to me with a price and eta for two bodies, obviously no one wants the money?
unbelievable!
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Originally Posted by loki78
Well, they were released today. Who went and bought one? We want to know how they go!
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Last edited by h0ughy; 20-04-2012 at 08:41 AM.
Reason: bypass profanity filter
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19-04-2012, 11:59 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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Coming very soon, and local supplier!
Cheers Petra d.
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20-04-2012, 12:35 AM
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Ageing badly.
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Just looking at the specs, I see that the pixels are pretty small - something like 4.3 microns. That will suit some scopes of course but with others it will be a limitation.
I cancelled my order for one - for now - my recent experience with the 1000D was pretty negative so I figured it might be better to wait and see.
Peter
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20-04-2012, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MrB
Not a single aussie dealer I have contacted has got back to me with a price and eta for two bodies, obviously no one wants the money?
&@$:;ing unbelievable!
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Digital Camera Warehouse in Sydney has had them on their site for a while and for sale as of today
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod8839.htm
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20-04-2012, 02:52 AM
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Last week I saw one advertised on Ted's website for $999.95 (body only). They must have had it mixed up with the D60. It was promptly jacked up to $1699.95 the day after.
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20-04-2012, 03:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by loki78
I've read that the flip out liveview is far more desirable as it moves one of the largest causes of thermal noise in the camera (the LCD screen) away from backing directly onto the CMOS chip, as in the case with the fixed LCD screen DSLR's.
Whether or not this was concerted opinion or backed up with any actual tests or not I really don't know. Seems quite plausible. If that is the case I wonder what the difference in thermal noise from the LCD screen difference is between flip out and fixed position LCD screens.
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This is very interesting I didn't think about it. Thank you!
If the flip screen helps the neck, the back and the thermal noise then it's a great thing!
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20-04-2012, 09:51 AM
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Location: Corunnun,Victoria, Australia
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60Da has arrived!
Got mine yesterday!
Canon was very quick in delivering them.
Looks good but haven't had a chance to try it as its cloudy here.
Geelong club has a star party this weekend, but looks like being cloudy.
Murphys law?
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20-04-2012, 10:02 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Originally Posted by pmrid
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I cancelled my order for one - for now - my recent experience with the 1000D was pretty negative so I figured it might be better to wait and see.
Peter
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The 60D and 1000D are worlds apart.
The 60D comes from the heritage of the 20D and 40D - good stock!
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20-04-2012, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by roddz
Got mine yesterday!
Canon was very quick in delivering them.
Looks good but haven't had a chance to try it as its cloudy here.
Geelong club has a star party this weekend, but looks like being cloudy.
Murphys law?
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Well it seems you're the only one of us with one so far so I think I can speak for all of us when I say we are hoping you get clear skies this weekend and a chance to test it out. Then to come running back to us and tell us all about it of course
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20-04-2012, 02:03 PM
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The devil's advocate
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pmrid
Just looking at the specs, I see that the pixels are pretty small - something like 4.3 microns. That will suit some scopes of course but with others it will be a limitation.
I cancelled my order for one - for now - my recent experience with the 1000D was pretty negative so I figured it might be better to wait and see.
Peter
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How so? The 1000D is an entry level camera, the 60D is mid. Canon EOS's are No.1 when it comes to software and astrophotography. The 1000D is a bit on the noisy side without being cooled but i would still go one over a nikon 3100 for ap work for the software support alone.
Heres something real fun http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1100D/10 just select raws and see how things turn out lol, you can even scroll down to raw section and play.
Last edited by 2stroke; 20-04-2012 at 02:26 PM.
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20-04-2012, 11:52 PM
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Hard to soar like eagles.
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Location: Adelaide
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I just received an email from John Sarkissian announcing that the major prize for the Overall Winner in this year's David Malin Awards is the new Canon 60Da DSLR! A great and fitting prize. Well done Canon!
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21-04-2012, 09:15 AM
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Digital Audio Sculptor
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Ballina
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Sensor size?
Forgive my noobness,
Does the larger sensor size of the 5DmkII offer more than the smaller 60Da sensor size?
In general I'm looking for pros and cons, a comparison of the 5d2 and the 60da, anyone?
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21-04-2012, 11:14 AM
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There's a 5D2 on Astromart for $2000 thats been modified with Astrodon replacement filter. The sample images are fabulous.
There is no substitute for a large sensor but it does place demands on the scope. You need a focuser and scope that has a large enough corrected circle to illuminate the sensor without coma. Usually that also means using a flattener and 3 inch focusers or larger. Some report success with 2.7 inch focuser so it may depend on scope model.
Greg.
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22-04-2012, 10:18 AM
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Digital Audio Sculptor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gregbradley
There's a 5D2 on Astromart for $2000 thats been modified with Astrodon replacement filter. The sample images are fabulous.
There is no substitute for a large sensor but it does place demands on the scope. You need a focuser and scope that has a large enough corrected circle to illuminate the sensor without coma. Usually that also means using a flattener and 3 inch focusers or larger. Some report success with 2.7 inch focuser so it may depend on scope model.
Greg.
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I'm going to get the P-FLAT68, but why a 3inch focuser?
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22-04-2012, 07:27 PM
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You'd really need to ask for owners of specific telescopes you are interested.
I am basing that comment on a Tak FS152 with a 2.7 inch focuser. I tried various flatteners etc and got very bad vignetting.
I ended up upgrading its focuser to 4 inch and it was all good.
Someone posted they had success with a TOA130 and 2.7 inch focuser so perhaps it was a better flattener than the one I used.
Greg.
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