Recommendation's on new camera for a noob

[AshleyRoberts]

Hiya all, i currently use a pentax K7 and cone to realise its gash for AP.

Im looking at buying a buce shiny new HEQ5 with some tracker system on it, my time so far studying equiptment etc i see almost everyone uses a Cannon of some description i saw a nice EOS 1100D is that any good ?? I mean for over all long exposures etc etc ? Can anyone shed any light on this matter please i would very much appreciate it

[Zuben Elgenubi]

The 1100D is a popular camera for imaging. Fairly cheap and, I think, relatively low noise in low light conditions. With a remote timer or suitable control software you can take exposures of any length you choose, although this depends on the accuracy of your mount's tracking (and how accurately you have polar aligned) and whether you are guiding or not. If you are looking at getting an HEQ5 then that is the mount part of the equation sorted.

One of the main reasons for the popularity of Canon DSLRs is the range of control software available.

[RikM]

The 1100D is a very good choice. It is light weight so it will put less strain on your focuser, fairly low noise, good battery life and not too pricey.

[nephilim]

Another +1 for the 1100D.

Steve

[AshleyRoberts]

The 1100D is a popular camera for imaging. Fairly cheap and, I think, relatively low noise in low light conditions. With a remote timer or suitable control software you can take exposures of any length you choose, although this depends on the accuracy of your mount's tracking (and how accurately you have polar aligned) and whether you are guiding or not. If you are looking at getting an HEQ5 then that is the mount part of the equation sorted.

One of the main reasons for the popularity of Canon DSLRs is the range of control software available.

Thanks mate im seriously thinking of getting this 1100D for sure actually looking at one today but im just hanging on incase theres a better model out there my main aim is to DSA nebula,andromeda etc for my wide view Milky way and all ill use my pentax K7 thanks for ur insight appreciate it 

[AshleyRoberts]

Ok im buying it i have not seen on bad review at all not no were on the internet on AP some are saying its the perfect camera for begginer and also intermidiate as such thank alot guys made my decision much more easier 

[Charon]

I had doubts about the 1100D as I had read some negative reviews on it, but after posting the question on here my doubts were put to rest and I went ahead and bought one. So far it has been superb.

[chris285]

Just bought an 1100D myself this weekend, yet to test it properly but looking forward to what I can achieve although my current rig is probably not going to be upt ot the task I don't think to be able to do what i really want so will need upgrading