Canon ESO 600D advice please

[phw26]

I would appreciate your views in selecting a camera for imaging. I am looking at the Canon ESO 600D. I aim to use it either through a laptop or a remote shutter release and attached to a scope or wide angle shots through an attached lens. The flip screen appeals to me which would be useful when imaging at the zenith. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

[todd8137]

I have the said camera ,i removed the filter ,works a treat light weight and i like it get a power suply for it batts do not last long when its cold ,takes good images even before i removed the filter

Pat

[phw26]

Thanks Pat

[Gina]

Best DSLR camera for imaging is reckoned to be the 1100D - good sensitivity and low noise and no bells and whistles that aren't wanted for astro imaging.  That's for a dedicated astro camera.

[melsky]

The 600D is a superb camera for astrophotography I have both a standard and a modded version, the flip screen is fantastic and having the iso and display on/off buttons next to the shutter release is perfect for operating in the dark. I recently bought a second-hand 1100D solely for time-lapse imaging and was amazed that it didn't have mirror lock up function which I think is essential if your using long focal lengths.

Mel

[baggywrinkle]

I have a mod'd 650D and it is a great camera. I like the flip screen and being able to view it at any angle.

I do not think there is a huge difference between the 600 and the 650, more in the bells and whistles department rather than huge technical differences. I have used mine with Backyard EOS which though it has to be paid for (around $30) it is well worth it as it is Canon dedicated.