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Which Canon DSLR?

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First let me say that I am a dedicated observer and have no desire to stray into AP in anything like a serious way and have no intention of spending time processing images.

My reason for posting this thread is that I would like a camera that I can use for terrestrial photography (landscapes, the kids on holiday, the dog, etc) but that I could also screw onto a diagonal and snap some single shot pics of the Moon, planets and the Sun through my Herschel Wedge. I have tried a-focal photography using a low power EP and my iPhone or an instant camera with variable results but it is just too much hassle trying to reach focus and hold the camera steady and in the right place.

So, I intend buying a second-hand Canon EOS DLSR but have no idea which one to buy. The budget I have set myself is £150.

I do realise that the results will not be up to Hubble standard. I just want some snaps and to hang onto the hope that on rare occasions the conditions and pure luck will give me a decent image to show the family what I look at when they are tucked up in bed.

I have seen a number of Canon EOS 450Ds in my price range - would this be up to the job? If not, which model should I be looking at?

Also, do I need to "Mod" the camera? If so, does that render it useless for normal photography? I don't even know what the purpose of moding a camera is :confused:

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Derek

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alan potts

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Derek,

I have not seen the D450 but I have seen and used the 1000 and 1100 and they are both capable cameras, my friend used the D1000 for astro and he takes some nice images without being up to Olly's standards, it also delivers very nice photos though he has changed the lenses to better quality ones.

I don't know what you would get one for but I have also owned or used the 10D 20D and 30D bodies and these are still perfectly good enough though a little older but more solid than the above, I have a 40D and that is superb but I don't think you will get one for 150 quid.

Alan 

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If you can I would go for a 550d or similar the benifits of the flip screen are huge I have seen them for less than £200, the camera also has crop video recording too if you ever feel you want to get more serious with imaging planets etc.

Alan

P.S theres one on wex for £175

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Have a look a Juan Fierros' cheap astrophotography website http://m.cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk/.

Not suggesting you necessarily buy from him (I did and am very happy with the results) but he has good info about filter mods, shutter counts and the like.

The flip screen turned out to be less useful once I started using the dslr controller ap on my tablet to control the camera, effectively giving me a 10" flip screen and intervalometer for under £5.

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Live view allows you to display the subject on the screen, or with a little software on a laptop (good for solar)

I use a 1000D and very happy with this camera, and cheap to buy

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As is usually the case asking for adice on SGL leads to me blowing my budget :roll:

An "Excellent ++" EOS 550D plus a "Mint" EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens are on their way from MPB for the very reasonable price of £228 :smile:

Thanks for all the advice above - I will be sure to post some of my noddy snaps here in due course.

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I have a 1100d and it working out great for day time use and the occasional night time.

No way will I astro mod what I get is good enough for me.

I connect my android tablet to it using DSLR controller to help with night time use.

It has live view and video mode but not video crop mode built into the camera.

The kit lens is OK to start with but I get better images from my old prime lens but this is true of all cameras I think.

Edit: enjoy your new to you camera

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As is usually the case asking for adice on SGL leads to me blowing my budget :roll:

An "Excellent ++" EOS 550D plus a "Mint" EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens are on their way from MPB for the very reasonable price of £228 :smile:

Thanks for all the advice above - I will be sure to post some of my noddy snaps here in due course.

Good choice.

I use MPB for used Canon/Sigma lenses, no connection with them apart from they are just down the road at Brighton.

All the Mint lenses have been just that and It's hard to tell from new.

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If you can I would go for a 550d or similar the benifits of the flip screen are huge I have seen them for less than £200, the camera also has crop video recording too if you ever feel you want to get more serious with imaging planets etc.

Alan

P.S theres one on wex for £175

550d doesn't have the flip screen. Next one up I think. Tim. 

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550d doesn't have the flip screen. Next one up I think. Tim. 

Thanks for the correction yes it is the 600d that had the flip screen I remember when I was 1st looking at a camera the 550/600/650d where all contenders.

Alan

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Ok the DSLR is sorted, now a spare battery and some SD cards, and a intervalometer will help a lot.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotga-Remote-Shutter-Release-Pentax/dp/B00A65ST1Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1434877456&sr=8-4&keywords=canon+550+remote

I am aware that I am standing at the top of a very slippery slope! :rolleyes:

First thing I need to do is attach it to my 100ED - will one of these do the trick? http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-protective-t-ring-for-canon-eos.html

Or are there cheaper alternatives that will do just the same job?

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I don't know weather your using a refractor or reflector but I use reflector scopes and dslrs can have an issue reaching focus (google infocus) whish is why I use a mirrorless system camera. My Sony nex has all the features of a dslr, minus the mirror assembly used in dslrs which allows me to get the sensor alot closer to the secondary mirror then a dslr would

Grant

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I am aware that I am standing at the top of a very slippery slope! :rolleyes:

First thing I need to do is attach it to my 100ED - will one of these do the trick? http://www.firstlightoptics.com/adapters/baader-protective-t-ring-for-canon-eos.html

Or are there cheaper alternatives that will do just the same job?

That should do the job, not sure but if your not using the reducer you may need some extensions as well, to get focus.

May be someone else will comment on that.

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