DSLR choice for a beginer

[a10ken]

Hi folks, I am sure that this question has been asked squillions of times before, but,

I am looking at starting astrophotography with a DSLR body on my f6.3 10" newt, all I want for now is something simple to use, suitable for the task.

any make and model suggestions would be great, or even better if you are selling one.

thanks

ken

[Owmuchonomy]

In general Canon has the best options when it comes to software associated with this hobby although Nikon is catching up I believe. Than ask yourself if it is for DSO astrophotography. If so its worth considering getting it modified by one of the aftermarket outlets to increase sensitivity to Ha. You can still use it for terrestrial photography by setting a custom white balance. Then ask yourself if you want to do both planetary AND DSO. If planetary, you need to consider the video capabilities of the camera. This is where I pushed my budget to include the 60D. It has true movie crop mode which makes a big difference for planetary video capture. And then, what is your budget? Check my Flickr link for examples of DSLR Astrophotography in my mediocre hands.

[baggywrinkle]

I Agree with R Class.

I prefer Canon, I have an older 400D and newer 650D which has been mod'd. Make sure you get live view on any cameras you are considering, that and a twistable display make them easy to set up when the scope is at odd angles. The BackYard EOS software is around £30 and is superb for setting up and using live view to get an accurate focus on the desired object. As well as running a prgram of shots.  It was designed specifically for the Canon EOS range.

Do get a lens, that will allow you to do wide field on a simple tripod which is very rewarding and fun.

[PeterCPC]

I got a used Canon 550d body for £200 and it has movie crop mode and live view. I find it easy to use with Backyard EOS. You should consider whether you will be able to focus ok with a Newt - sometimes the back focus is insufficient for a DSLR but I expect someone who has that scope will come along to confirm that for you.

Peter

[Tinker1947]

A Canon DSLR, Liveview, Twisty rear screen, check your scope the Skywatcher Newt with the P-DS in the model number are designed to have DSLR's attached the scope is a little bit shorter so a DSLR will be-able to focus, other wise you will be unable to get enough inward travel to gain focus, its not the end of the world as far as imagine goes your primary mirror will need moving up the tube about a 1" or so.........APT or Backyard EOS both nice packages or just get a Intervolemeter, they allow for more than 30 second exposures and don't require any other software to run.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ramozz-intervalometer-remote-shutter-Camera/dp/B00C1C0WQC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417007680&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+intervalometer

[happy-kat]

and depending on the mount you may only be imaging the Planets and the Moon on your 10" newt (assuming you can gain focus).

Canon, easy to use and lots and lots of support out there and programes that work with it.

You don't mention budget but I have seen some great deals people have picked up second hand and a fantastic deal was recently had on a gumtree add. Astrobuy and sell as well as the classifieds on here.

I have a Canon 1100d and use my tablet conected to it for focusing as I don't have a laptop.

[a10ken]

thanks chaps, looks like canon is the way to go.

my scopes are an OO vx10l and an OO omc140, the mount is an sw,eq5m with goto.

budget isn't really a issue as I only want something to try my hand with first before I move on to bigger & better