Thinking About A Canon 1100d - What Are The Alternatives?

[Double Kick Drum]

Looking to buy a DSLR that can double up as an astro-camera for some tentative steps into AP. The first that comes to mind is the Canon 1100d. Any good alternatives?

[RAC]

Picking up a second hand 1000d, 450d........

[Psychobilly]

There was a recent heads up for a cashback deal on the 1100D in the UK - it might be worth checking out if the deal is still available - sorry on smartphone so digging it out for you is a bit of a pain in the...

Here you go...

http://stargazerslounge.com/index.php?/topic/171723-Xmas-spending-money---great-DSLR-deal

Peter ..

[Arushin]

Cracking Camera this and definitely worth shopping around. I managed to get mine from Amazon when it was on a special offer as a complete kit for under £300.

My wife manged to get a second hand 1000D in perfect condition with 2 lenses, 3 batteries, all the software etc and carry case for £250. There are bargains to be had out there!

Only real difference I can see is that the 1100D has Live-view, but I haven't needed to use that feature for AP.

Good luck

[Double Kick Drum]

Thanks for the pointers everyone. I've seen a few sub £300 deals on the 1100d but will check out that super-low price too.

Clear skies!

[Gina]

The 1000D has live view but a slightly lower spec for AP than the 1100D which you shouldn't notice until you get well into AP.

[Bizibilder]

I have both a 1000D (modded) and 1100D and would say the 1100D is more sensitive than the 1000D - Both have served me well so far. Try: http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/index.php to see the best offers.

[RAC]

The 1000D has live view but a slightly lower spec for AP than the 1100D which you shouldn't notice until you get well into AP.

IMO those differences become less the more you get into astrophotography. It's more about time spent on an target and processing than the camera. I have seen more cracking 20D images than I have 1100d ones. I've seen some stunning 500d ones and those are not the best for noise. What I'm saying is its far more to do with integration time and processing than the difference between any dslr.