DSLR astrophotography

[Maximillion]

hi guys

for a while now i have been really interested in digital SLR's for astrophotography. i have been looking all over for beginner DLSR's and have came to a decision and narrowed the choice down to three cameras. reviews say they are very user friendly and are good for beginners... like me. the cameras are: nikon d50, canon eos 350d and the canon eos 10d, which one has the better specifications and is better at general astrophotography.

regards

[Psychobilly]

Whats the budget...? Those are all quite old cams and things have moved on quite a bit... I have a D50 and 350D amongst the "collection"...

[Maximillion]

well im only a kid so im getting a second hand one but the budget is £170

regards

[Psychobilly]

Between the D50 and 350D for astro I would go for the 350D and a cheap timer remote of ebay (around £16) I would be inclined to keep an eye out for a bargain 1000D though ...

Peter...

[Maximillion]

yes i was edging towards the 350d but to no someone that has used it and then gave a verdict has helped, thank you

regards

[Psychobilly]

Here's an early one from the 350D...on a smallish Refractor...

Plenty more to have a look at in here...

https://picasaweb.google.com/PsychoBillyUK/AstrophotograhyMainlyCPC800AndMegrez72#

and from a few years later with a Canon 1000D...

Both of the cameras have been modified for improved "Red" response...

Peter...

[swag72]

For me I would definately save a coupleof more pennies and pick up a second hand 1000D - They should be at around the £200 mark.

[Psychobilly]

For me I would definately save a coupleof more pennies and pick up a second hand 1000D - They should be at around the £200 mark.

Absolutley... if you can bridge the gap its well worth it...

[Maximillion]

ok thanks i will look it up

regards

[rocketandroll]

I used a 350D since getting started in astrophotography at the start of this year. It's a great camera. The 1000D is great too, liveview is a bonus, though having just upgraded to a camera with liveview I haven't managed to get it to work at all yet :-)

All of the pics in my flickr album in my sig (except the most recent couple) were taken with the 350D.

Can't recommend the 350 high enough.

oh, and as a rule... Canon cameras are better supported for astronomy in general than other makes.

Ben

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