PeterCPC

Hello Lorenzo and welcome. Peter

Seems hugely overpriced for what it is - a 80mm refractor. Peter

Just ordered a D2 so I will compare to the P2 that I have used. Peter

I am very interested to see how it performs with a modded Canon. I use a P2 with mine but would consider an upgrade. Peter

I am seeing double! Well done. Peter

Backyard EOS is very good. Peter

"three have built their own aeroplanes. (One was on his fourth.)" I wonder what happened to the other three Peter

Thanks all for the input. I have also discussed with Juan at cheap astrophotography and he recommended sticking with the 1200d. Decision made. Peter

I came across this on a comparison site:- Canon 1200D and Canon 750D have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon 1200D has 33% larger pixel area compared to Canon 750D, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images. Peter

Thanks Steve. I'm really not bothered about WiFi and vari angle screen as I use BYE. What I want is a less noisey/more sensitive sensor otherwise I can't see the benefit of changing. Is the DIGIC 6 really such an improvement on the DIGIC 4? Peter

Thanks Alan. I have read that there can be banding issues with the 750d - do you know about this? Peter

Thanks Alan. What would be the benefits of swapping to a 750d? Peter

No further comments? Maybe I'll just stick with the 1200d then. Peter

I established the number of hot pixels using the Bad Pixel Map in AstroPixel Procesor. I do disable the display and also cover the eyepiece. I also use a mains adapter so not running on batteries. I do dither but am looking to increase the dithering agressivenes. I use kappa- sigma in DSS and APP. Peter

I am wondering if it is worth getting an astro modified Canon 600d. I am currently using an astro modded 1200d for DSO imaging. I get about 4-6% of hot pixels for exposures of 300 secs @800iso and was wondering whether the 600d would be able to improve on that or whether it would be just more efficient. Any Canon experts out there who have an opinion please. Anyone done that swap? I suspect that it would not be worth it. Peter

The main problem will be the camera as it's not modded. I couldn't get it until I used a modded Canon. Then I got it with 300sec exposures. Peter