200P or 200PDS for viewing and photo observations

[John2525]

Hi,

I'm new to Astronomy and telescopes after a lot of reading I'm seriously thinking about buying the Explorer 200P but indication are the 200PDS is better for photography, (but it costs more and needs the heavy duty mount, costs more..)  I'm looking to view both planets and DSO but I will want photos later, I don't want to have issue using the 200P for photos with a Nikon DLSR, there was a comment online about 200P and Nikon focusing... as it has a deeper body!!! 

Can any one help,

Have you used the 200P for photography??

If I get the 200PDS there was mention of a 2mm ring/spacer when using the eye pieces for visually viewing the planets etc ??

Thanks John.

[John2525]

Sorry wrong forum...