Peter Simkins Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I am planning on buying a Canon 1000D for astro photography. Should I be buying the 1100D? Does anyone know if it is more suitable for imaging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Q Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hello Peter and a belated welcome to the SGL.I only do visual observing so can't help you with your question but lots of others on here do so enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 You get 14Bit Raw on the 1100D compared to 12Bit on the 1000D and a Digic IV Processor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceboy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I have just invested in a 1100D and it seems to produce good results. I'm no expert though. There is though no mirror lock up on this model which I read is desirable by serious imagers using DSLR's. I have only been messing so far but these are the results I have been getting using this camera http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-deep-sky/164117-playing-new-toy.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparrow Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I've got the 1000D which does have mirror lockup. The only time I use it is when imaging the moon through the scope to avoid blurring from mirror slap on the very short exposures.For long exposure deep sky photography it isn't really necessary - If I'm taking a 5 minute exposure, the second or so that mirror slap has an effect really doesn't make any impression on the overall exposure. For focussing, as far as I'm aware, the 1100D still has live previiew.Having said this, it's nice to have the option and I think Canon have made a mistake losing it from the 1100D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceboy Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I'm assuming it can be rectified by firmware at some point or is it a mechanical thing ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 It is normally one of the custom functions so it might appear in a hack.. FWIW I have never used it for astro work i send not to use the DSLR's for brightet targets where there may be some benefit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have just invested in a 1100D and it seems to produce good results. I'm no expert though. There is though no mirror lock up on this model which I read is desirable by serious imagers using DSLR's. I have only been messing so far but these are the results I have been getting using this camera http://stargazerslounge.com/imaging-deep-sky/164117-playing-new-toy.htmlI have also just got the 1100d. Not had chance to use it properly yet. As mentioned already, I think mirror lock up is useful for shots of the moon for example, but shouldn't be needed for longer exposure astro imaging. Whilst it looks like there isn't a specific mirror lock up function, I have read somewhere that mirror lock up is automatic when using live view mode. I checked this last night and the mirror definitely flips up when live view is switched on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceboy Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I did think it sat out the way in live view as you can't use the opyical finder. Apparently it is a must for macro photography. High speeds on close up images means that the slightest movement causes blur in the photo (or so I read). I can still hear a click when taking a pic in live view but it's no where near the slap when not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I must be doing something wrong then as i have never used it for macro either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deneb Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I bought my 1100D a couple of weeks ago & modded it today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I bought my 1100D a couple of weeks ago & modded it today...Nice one Nadeem I have been waiting to see some shots from a modded 1100Peter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antx Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hi I am about to take my first tentative steps into astro imaging after casual viewing for 3 years on my 200pI have hopefully got a 1000d on the waycan any body explain what the "modding" is all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 The common of involves removing one or more of the elements of filter infront of the sensor to improves the sensitivity of the camera to key emmission wavelengths the red Hydrogen alpha emission normallyIm on the smartphone at the moment so grabbing links is a pain...Google Gary Honis 1000D mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antx Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Is this something you can do yourself or is it a "shop" job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc71106 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Do it yourself and save the £150 that you would be charged by someone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Is this something you can do yourself or is it a "shop" job?Either...It depends upon whether you have the confidence and "skills" to do it yourself really...I have always done the mods myself using the Gary Honis guides.These days there are also video guides on the mod process so it would be worth checking these out to see what's involved.http://ghonis2.ho8.com/rebelmod450d1.html ( I used to prefer the single camera guides ratehr than the "range" ones much less ambiguity)And the video... Peter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antx Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thank you very much for that I will start my homework this evening Any advise regarding the canon 1000d with the 200p/deluxe Barlow/baader hyperion eyepeices would be very much appreciatedThank you for time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 No worries sorry you had to wait for the links until i went online from the pc...I haven't used a newt i use fracs and camera lenses so can't give first hand advice on any particular issues you may have..Peter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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