Purplehayze104 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi all, just quick post about guide cameras, I was thinking of getting a QH5Y-II or the QH5YL-II wondering if anyone has a preference for which mite be the better of the 2, ive a limited budget hence choosing one of these, also as its for guiding purposes does it matter wether its mono or colour ? help appreciated. regards john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGoo Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 There's a spec comparison between the two on QHYCCD website (http://qhyccd.com/en/left/page3/qhy5-ii-series/)A quick search on a well known auction site reveals a QH5YL-II Mono for £150.I think most guiding is done in Mono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallorcasaint Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Mono is the preferred route. I have an original QHY5 which I use for guiding with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I've recently bought the qhy5-II and don't have any probs with it guiding on the finderscope. i'd imagine on a guide scope it would be great. I chose the mono for the greater sensitivity although I've heard the colour is fine also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riklaunim Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If it works, it works nicely:Although the setup must be balanced, free from shakes or stronger wind buffets etc. (and aligned more or less). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The 5L is supposed to be more sensitive than the 5 (comparing mono with mono), I believe. I chose the 5L because I wanted to use it in a finder-guider setup and gambled on the increased sensitivity potentially offering me a better choice of guide stars.James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehayze104 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 thanks guys for you replysthis has helped me decide, im gunna go with the 5L as will be for guide cam throught a 50 finder to keep the weight down also as youve said its slightly more sensitive which i think ill need as can get a bit of light pollution not overly aggresive by near heathrow an its like christmas some nites from the glow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrokoma Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 i tried an QH5 at light polluted Athens, and i was not very pleased with the results....A DSI is very sensitive (even the coloured one), and never left me without a suitable guiding star.( i use OAG, but i think that the point is the same) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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