ZWO asi290MC or Altair GPCam290c?

[Chris M48]

Both of these CMOS Cameras are similar in price and specification but which should I buy?

I use a GPCam aro130c on an Altair 60 finder for guiding which I find brilliant.

I’m wanting a camera for Planetary and some DSO’s.

I hope that some of you currently use or have tried both and will be able to advise.

Many thanks.

[Adam J]

1 hour ago, Chris M48 said:

Both of these CMOS Cameras are similar in price and specification but which should I buy?

I use a GPCam aro130c on an Altair 60 finder for guiding which I find brilliant.

I’m wanting a camera for Planetary and some DSO’s.

I hope that some of you currently use or have tried both and will be able to advise.

Many thanks.

To be honest I doubt that there is much difference in any practical terms, so long as they are both the USB 3.0 versions, the Altair camera does come with a years sharp cap pro.  The ASI has a all sky lens with it and is compatable with their ASI Air. 

Adam

[Chris M48]

Thanks Adam, good info.

Gone for the ZWO from FLO arrives on Monday.

cheers.