Bottletopburly Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I'am mulling over whether to upgrade my 1000D to a better DSLR (not thinking of ccd route just yet ) which has been a good entry level camera but looking for less noise and a cleaner image so i am thinking a secondhand 600D or similiar better canon asp-c sensor or do i like chris look for a 5D mk2 now secondhand you can pick both these up reasonably priced ,now the Technosky Frac can take a full frame , not sure about the 200pds and i would probably be able to move on the 1000D easily enough as it is modded, now i'm in no rush and probably be a few months , Thoughts on this anyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 6D One of forums 'expert' imagers uses one (i forget his name but his images are outstanding) They are now 7 years old, and sourcing one at a good price should be fairly straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Bino-viewer said: 6D One of forums 'expert' imagers uses one (i forget his name but his images are outstanding) They are now 7 years old, and sourcing one at a good price should be fairly straightforward. 6D nice but s/h would like to keep under £300 which 5D and 600D can be had for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bino-viewer Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 You can get a 5D for less than £300 ? I'm surprised : i thought the 5D was the more upmarket camera. Remember the 6D is basically a scaled down 5D. I'd put a wanted ad in UKABS for a 6D and see what you come up with. Check London Camera Exchange too........they may have something, and it will be kosher as well. Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 41 minutes ago, Bino-viewer said: You can get a 5D for less than £300 ? I'm surprised : i thought the 5D was the more upmarket camera. Remember the 6D is basically a scaled down 5D. I'd put a wanted ad in UKABS for a 6D and see what you come up with. Check London Camera Exchange too........they may have something, and it will be kosher as well. There are a few bargains to be had there’s a seller on eBay that I got my 500 d off he has some good deals , I will be tracking what’s going for the newer few months see what’s about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Never owned or used one but apparently the Nikon D5300 is hard to beat DSLR-wise for astro - better than any Canon. You should be able to find a used example under your budget. Won't work with Canon lenses though, as the flange focal distance is incompatible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) @8472 cheers Kev just had a look , very impressed managed to find an image on astrobin using d5300 and with the same scope I have though a rebranded Meade definitely a contender and secondhand prices are good too. https://www.astrobin.com/s7t7zw/?page=2&nc=user Edited October 3, 2019 by Bottletopburly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 03/10/2019 at 07:47, 8472 said: Never owned or used one but apparently the Nikon D5300 is hard to beat DSLR-wise for astro - better than any Canon. You should be able to find a used example under your budget. Won't work with Canon lenses though, as the flange focal distance is incompatible. Incoming Kev D5300 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 06/10/2019 at 06:34, Bottletopburly said: Incoming Kev D5300 ? Great stuff, David. They love them the other side of the pond, but most seem to go with Canon over here. Do post some images! Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, 8472 said: Great stuff, David. They love them the other side of the pond, but most seem to go with Canon over here. Do post some images! Will do ? ordered Saturday and being delivered this morning. 8472 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Camera is pristine condition And very shiny @Graham BAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 300 sec dark from camera https://photos.app.goo.gl/kjK6tMGqaEASWhuE9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Impressive David!! Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8472 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Looks promising, Dave! Bottletopburly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Checked camera last night shutter count is 1800 resolution is 6000 x 4000 pixels and pixel size is 3.92 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottletopburly Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 Managed to track a 5v usb powered dummy battery on aliexpress had one on the canon so no worries running out of power https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32685085906.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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