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Wish I had half of the Cerebral Horsepower you in the IMage Field have... I can just enjoy the pictures you can "capture" through your scopes.. I guess I will have to just settle on my visual glimpses... If I was to begin in an entry level mode to try imaging, what suggestions would you recommend? I have heard of the Toucam & the Starlight video cameras... also the Meade DSI .. a little less expensive than the SBIG jobs.. any ideas would be appreciated.. John M PS. I have a TV Genesis refr. & an MN66.

Hello John, and welcome to THE DARK SIDE... 8)

If you want to get your feet wet, without having to spend much money, and still get decent results... might want to look at the Orion Starshoot camera, which is Cooled, simple to use, and costs about $400.

If you are willing to spend more, then the Starlights are very nice indeed, and you could get very GOOD results...

SBIGs are very good cameras (and I would go that route if I had the money), but once you add the color filter wheels and extras, it could cost you much more than the previously mentioned cameras...

No matter what you get though, expect a learning curve, some frustration, and some very rewarding times too, once you've learned some tricks & tips from the pros...
(Your results may vary depending on experience, patience level, conditions, equipment, etc, etc)


Anyways, just my .02 cents... I'm sure others will chime in... 8)