Jump to content

NLCbanner2024.jpg.2478be509670e60c2d6efd04834b8b47.jpg

Atik 460EX Unboxing

Gina

By Gina
in Discussions - Cameras

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 31
  • Created
  • Last Reply
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

A ruby red gem of a camera! Big fat good luck with first light, and subsequent projects!

/Jesper

Thank you Jesper :) Yes, it's lovely :)
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

First Light but not on an astro target this is on a house on a far hill about a mile away. Comparison between 460EX and 314L+.

post-13131-0-14000200-1372268376_thumb.p post-13131-0-41626300-1372268579_thumb.p

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sloz1664

sloz1664

Posted
Posted

That's one hell of a camera Gina. You know you've upset the Cloud Gods buying that little beauty.

I also can't wait for your assessment of the 460EX and I'd value your opinion on the merits of both the 314L & 460EX.

Steve

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ollypenrice

ollypenrice

Posted
Posted

I've had the good fortune to image with two 460s belonging to guests and they pull in exquisite data, clean as a whistle. Such a neat design, too. The dessicant plug accessibility is a real bonus, also found on the latest 11000.

Olly

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Blimey. That's not exactly small :)

James

I was a bit bigger than I was expecting though I guess it shouldn't have done as the dimensions are on the FLO web site :-
Weight : 400g

Dimensions : 60x121mm

It's a better shape than the 314L+ IMO - particularly for multi imaging rigs using lenses or slim scopes.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Got mine on the MN190 for the first time last night for a couple of test shots Gina. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you :) I'm dying to get it on the Eagle Nebula. Did manage to focus on Alpha Bootes last night during a rare gap in the clouds and got an FWHM of 1.7 unbinned :) Also, captured the moon later but no stars.
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I've had the good fortune to image with two 460s belonging to guests and they pull in exquisite data, clean as a whistle. Such a neat design, too. The dessicant plug accessibility is a real bonus, also found on the latest 11000.

Olly

I'm very impressed so far - and it seems to give a cleaner image than the 314L+ but can't be sure until I get it on nebulae and galaxies etc. The fan is a bit louder than the 314L+ but that's nothing :D
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

That's one hell of a camera Gina. You know you've upset the Cloud Gods buying that little beauty.

I also can't wait for your assessment of the 460EX and I'd value your opinion on the merits of both the 314L & 460EX.

Steve

Yes Steve - seems really lovely :) And yes, lot's of cloud last night. I will be reporting my assessment of the 460 later - the 314L+ is fantastic for sensitivity and lack of noise, the software is excellent too. As I have posted frequently I have been completely blown away by it :)
Link to comment
Share on other sites
swag72

swag72

Posted
Posted

Congratulations on the purchase Gina. I had a feeling you'd not resist for long! I am sure there are many people looking forward to your first light on the MN190 as they want to see how it goes on the longer focal length scopes.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Gina

Gina

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I shall post a "First Light" report and image when I get to use it on a DSO but I did capture the moon last night as a consolation prize :D Not extremely clear asthere was still thin cloud over it but reasonably impressive all the same IMO. This is with 5nm Ha filter and just a few milliseconds exposure (didn't record the actual exposure time) the moon is too bright for LRGB.

post-13131-0-91120700-1372327365_thumb.p

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.