thoughts on a mono atik 314l+

[iwols]

hi another ccd question ,but does anyone have any comments on quality of the atik 314l+ mono to replace a nikon d750 dslr camera for dso on a ed80 ,apart from the fov difference cheers 

[swag72]

The 314L+ is a great CCD and is the first foray that many people have in the world of mono CCD's. You've mentioned the FOV, so I won't bother reiterating that  It's a sensitive camera and cools well. Don't forget you'll need filters and a filter wheel as well

[Davey-T]

I've had an Atik 314L+ for many years and it's still performing perfectly, I keep it permanently stuck on my 10"SCT which it suits admirably, as you know it probably won't capture the same  FOV of the ED80 as the DSLR but no bad thing as it will get the nice flat bit in the middle.

Dave

[iwols]

apart from dso whats it like planetary cheers

[johnrt]

Another imager here that cut their teeth in the world of CCD's on an Atik314l+ - great camera to get started on.

[Davey-T]

3 minutes ago, iwols said:

apart from dso whats it like planetary cheers

Never tried it on Planets, not really suited as not a fast enough frame rate.

Dave

[iwols]

as long as it is nt worse than my nikon

[Davey-T]

2 minutes ago, iwols said:

as long as it is nt worse than my nikon

Probably get better results using a DSLR in video mode.

Dave