Buying from 'Astronomiser'

[oldannie]

I want to buy a modified Canon 1000d/1100d and have not had much success in the second hand market. Have only just come across Astronomiser on-line and though it will cost a bit more it would seem to be an ideal solution for me.  Have read some very good reviews but nothing recent.  It all sound good - is there any reason I can't buy from this site with confidence.

Would appreciate your comments.

Cheers

Annie (am beginning to wish I hadn't added 'old' to my user name!!

[szymon]

You're only as old as the Annie you're fee...oh never mind :-)

As an avid photographer I've been doing a lot of research into astro photography, and have also been looking at astronomiser. Will be interested in current reviews, but everything I've found so far has been very positive.

[oldpink]

have you looked on http://cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk/Available-Cameras.html

they sell new and second hand modded camera's and I know a lot of members on here have used them including myself

[Steve Ward]

Absolutely no problem buying from Andy , a very helpful and totally trustworthy chap ... 

[swag72]

Andy at Astronomiser modded my DSLR many moons ago. Top bloke!

[oldannie]

Have now looked at Astronomiser and CheapAstro - plenty of choice.  The Canon 600d is about £150 more expensive than the 1100d.  I could afford the 600d but is it worth the extra £150?  Both cameras are being advertised  as new cameras?

Cheers

Annie

[m37]

Another positive vote for Astronomiser from me.

cheers

Chris

[ianaiken]

Top bloke he modded my 40D.  I have also met him in person and he is also active on our Society Facebook page and has modded several members cameras as well as providing power cables etc...  You have nothing to worry about.

[oldannie]

Thanks all for your help - have decided to go for a new Canon 600d which I can get for just under £300 and then have it modified by Andy.  

Thanks again.

Annie

[MartinB]

I bought my 550D ready modded from Andy.  It was cheaper than buying and then sending it to him.

[Tinker1947]

I brought a 500D fron Cheapastro, its new camera modded, taking the cheapest option for modding its still good as a daytime camera just a few button to press, i went from a 1100D to the 600D, better LCD sceen bigger and its cantilevered, internal its got better electronic, makes for lower dark noise, here's a picture i daylight.....Juan sends a e-mail with all the insruction on how to use the camera for astro as well as daylight, really good service......

[hunterknox]

Sent off a webcam to Andy (Astronomiser) and it was back withing about three days. Top job, top service.

[Steve 1962]

Another vote for Andy - he did a great job on my 1000d a few years back - highly recommended.

Steve