I need to replace my Neximage 5

[simmo39]

Hi all, I did some imaging with my old Neximage 5 the other night, It all worked fine but there are some stubborn marks on the sensor. So, I would like to replace it but dont want to spend a fortune but would like something thats a little better. I have had a look at the Neximage 10 but it seems to have mixed reviews. Can you suggest an alternative? 

thanks in advance for spending my cash!

[bottletopburly]

Could start here https://www.altairastro.com/Altair-GPCAM-Colour-BASIC-Guide-Imaging-Camera.html

[simmo39]

37 minutes ago, bottletopburly said:

Could start here https://www.altairastro.com/Altair-GPCAM-Colour-BASIC-Guide-Imaging-Camera.html

Hi, thanks for the reply. Not sure  but i think this camera has less resolution than my old nex 5. I was hoping to get something that will improve on the images I have got already. 

[bottletopburly]

Whats your budget ?

 

[simmo39]

I'm looking at at about £250 ish. My next 5 has worked fine for me but has sat in a dark corner for ages while i did DSO imagery. It's only because i was forced to do the moon the other night and remembered how much fun it is to use.! Lol

 

[bottletopburly]

 this is just above budget + sell the neximage usb3 though so your computer needs to be usb to make full use and a SSD drive really would be of benefit to cope with the high framerates  http://www.modernastronomy.com/shop/cameras/guide-cameras/zwo-guide-cameras/zwo-asi224mc-usb3-0-colour-cmos-camera-with-sony-exmor-and-nir-technology-and-autoguider-port/

 image sample here https://www.bintel.com.au/ckfinder/userfiles/images/ASI224.png

[ronin]

If you specifically want "more" then the Neximage then it really means the ZWO ASI-178:

Neximage: 5MP, 5.7x4.3mm, 2.2 micron sq pixels.

ASI-178: 6.4MP, 7.4x5mm, 2.4 micron sq pixels

The 1600 is well above the budget, the 178 is around £360, so still above budget. It is all getting costly these days.

What is wrong with your Neximage 5 ??

[simmo39]

1 hour ago, ronin said:

If you specifically want "more" then the Neximage then it really means the ZWO ASI-178:

Neximage: 5MP, 5.7x4.3mm, 2.2 micron sq pixels.

ASI-178: 6.4MP, 7.4x5mm, 2.4 micron sq pixels

The 1600 is well above the budget, the 178 is around £360, so still above budget. It is all getting costly these days.

What is wrong with your Neximage 5 ??

My next 5 has got something on the sensor. I have tried to remove and clean it but no luck. It's not big or bad just annoying. 

[simmo39]

2 hours ago, bottletopburly said:

 this is just above budget + sell the neximage usb3 though so your computer needs to be usb to make full use and a SSD drive really would be of benefit to cope with the high framerates  http://www.modernastronomy.com/shop/cameras/guide-cameras/zwo-guide-cameras/zwo-asi224mc-usb3-0-colour-cmos-camera-with-sony-exmor-and-nir-technology-and-autoguider-port/

 image sample here https://www.bintel.com.au/ckfinder/userfiles/images/ASI224.png

That looks interesting. Will have a good look at that, thank you.