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That's why I'm here So a bit more info on my setup: I have an Orion 8" 800 mm f/4 scope, and am imaging with a Nikon D7500 DSLR with a 0.9x coma corrector. The finder scope will stay for now but might get an upgrade down the line. An acquaintance recommended me the ASI178MM, while I myself was originally looking at the 120mm due to it being cheaper. But looking at it I realized I might be able to get away with taking some images with the 178 (the dslr is not modded, so this would be a nice change) so I started leaning in that direction.
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Hi, I'm considering upgrading my guiding setup currently using the original finderscope (8x 50mm) that came with my scope and a QHY5 camera. I'm having issues with connecting the camera so I'm considering upgrading. Right now I'm looking at the ASI178MM and am thinking I could maybe even try using it as the main camera for a image or two. I'll most likely get a new guidescope in the near future aswell. What do you think, would it be a good pick or should I get something else?
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Thank you for confirming that, and for the guide. I will most likely get a Canon camera and remove the filter myself, as it will be the cheapest and easiest to do.
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Michael you just resolved a big thing for me. The camera actually has two filters and not just one as I originaly thought, which means, I would not need a replacement filter (I was afraid of leaving the sensor bare) because I would still have the second filter to protect it, which makes the modification way easier. Again it's because of the price, I can get a DSLR for cheaper than a mirrorles. Just to check that I did not misinterpret information I read online, I can use a Canon DSLR with PC control (I use NINA) for exposures over 30 sec?
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The reason to do it myself is mainly that it is cheaper. And where is the fun in buying a already modified camera.
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After thinking overnight and a chat with some people, I got the idea, that maybe I should just sell the D70 and get a Canon camera, since they work better and are not limited to 30 sec of exposure when controlled from PC and I can get the filters from EU for cheaper for them. So any recommendations for a camera to modify now. I will try to find a used one if possible, but have no idea about Canon models.
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I just heard back from LifePixel. They said that only their full-spectrum modification would be applicable for astrophotography. I have also been thinking about it, and I came up with this: If I do the full-spectrum, I presume I will have to use filters. So in the case of LRGB filters, the L one is usualy already a IR cut filter, and the others are bandpass filters, so that should not be a problem if my thought process is correct. So is my idea good, or would I always need a IR cut filter.
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Yeah they are meant for photography. I will contact them and see what they say.
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Hello Just realised I haven't introduced myself yet. I come from Slovenia and am currently studying robotic engineering. I have been interested in astronomy since 2009. Since then I have been on many observations with the local club and my middle school at the time and have also borrowed their equipment a few times. About 4 years ago my club set up a new observatory with a nice setup of: Officina Stellare Ultra CRC 320 f/5.4, MOFOD MkII Fork Friction Mount, Apogee Alta F16M (probably won't be able to get any photos from there) A few months ago I got myself my own equipment. I managed to get a used Orion Astrograph 8" f/4, a NEQ6-pro mount and QHY5 camera. In the meantime I made an adapters to fit the camera to the finderscope, so I can use it for guiding.
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I was thinking about that. I think I could put a 2" IR block on my coma (I think it is the SkyWatcher 0.9x Coma Corrector - bought used, so no idea) But I will probably get a IR cut filter for the camera itself. I do plan to check if they still have filters for this camera, but I can add it to the cart on their website. So since I will most likely get a filter from LifePixel, which one should I go for: 1) Standard Infrared (720 nm) 2) Enhanced Infrared (665 nm) 3) Super Color Infrared (590 nm) 4) Super Blue Infrared (blue + IR) 5) Deep B&W Infrared (830 nm)
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Davew thanks for the links, I took a look at them, they are nice manuals on how to do it. Should I just go for full-spectrum modification by just removing the filter, or would buying a different one from LifePixel be a better idea (as far as I can tell they are the only one, that sells them) and if so which one.
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Thanks for the suggestion, but the site only offers modifications for Canon cameras. What I forgot to mention is, that I would probably do it myself, if I can find the replacement filters, which is proving hard, since most companies only sell ones for Canon cameras. I know that LifePixel sells different filters, but I am looking for something from EU if possible to avoid having to pay customs. So to rephrase my question what I am more interested in is where I could get replacement filters and what filter I should get since there are multiple different ones.
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Hello So as the title suggests, I am looking for advice regarding modifying a DLSR for astrophotography. At the time of writing, I am using an unmodified Nikon D700 which I am planing to keep as is. The camera I am thinking about modifying is a Nikon D70, that is sitting on the shelf for the last few years, and is not being used at all. I have been reading about it, and do not have any better idea what to do, so I decided to just ask. Could anyone give me some advice as to if it's worth it, what modifications I should do, etc. My Gear: Orion Astrograph f/4 8", SkyWatcher NEQ6-pro, Nikon D700, QHY5 and finderscope for guiding, PHD2, N.I.N.A.