Sbig ST-7

mick pinner · #1 03-09-2005, 03:17 PM

could anyone tell me anything they know about these ccd units, if someone has used one any feedback would be appreciated.

netwolf · #2 03-09-2005, 03:49 PM

Mick, Peter Ward Advance Telescopes (atscopes.com.au) seems to be the local dealer for SBIG. I have a friend who has bought a lot of gear from Peter and is very happy with the service Peter provides. Also I think he would be your best bet for advise on the SBIG's, I have seen quiet a few shots by him in local Astro mag's taken with SBIG's.

Striker (Tony) · #3 03-09-2005, 04:16 PM

I also looked into these camera's....great camera's but for my set up they dont give me the fov needed...I was going to buy one for a guide camera.

avandonk · #4 03-09-2005, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker

I also looked into these camera's....great camera's but for my set up they dont give me the fov needed...I was going to buy one for a guide camera.

What is the size of the CCD?You could use a focal reducer to increase the FOV.

RAJAH235 · #5 03-09-2005, 05:02 PM

Here's the info page,>
http://www.atscope.com.au/sbig.html
Scroll to the bottom.

L.

Striker (Tony) · #6 04-09-2005, 08:28 AM

Yes you could use a Focal reducer but it's very low in rezolution to be broadening FOV.

I personaly wouldn't go any smaller then the SBig ST-8 or the SBIG ST2000....both fantastic camera's.

Louie had a ST 7...ask him on his thoughts.

Robby · #7 06-09-2005, 03:37 PM

Not used an ST-7 myself, but images I have seen seem to indicate a rather poor dynamic range (compared to DSLR's and larger SBIGs).
Cheers