Canon RA or modified Canon R / RP?

[UKRoman]

Hi All,

 

Just considering camera options for my mobile astrophotography rig. I’ve decided on a full frame DSLR to provide a self powered alternative to a dedicated Astro-camera. I’ve been looking at the Canon RA but it seems quite pricey for what it is, as well as the reported issue with strange halos around bright stars. But the Canon R or even RP seem to be much more sensibly priced for the features they offer. The question is would an Astro modified R or RP offer a cheaper yet viable alternative to the RA. 
 

Thoughts  welcome.

 

Cheers

[Alien 13]

I have not looked at the Canon R series but they look good. Would be interesting to know if the bright halos reported with the RA model are down to the optics used, camera lenses in general dont like modified cameras..

Alan

[UKRoman]

Yeah, from what I’ve read it’s seems to be more apparent with certain types and makes of imaging train components. I’ve no idea if the Canon R would exhibit the same issues after an Astro-mod.