Question about the D60 camera

I thought it interesting how well the photos were from this camera and then I looked up the price of one on the internet. Those things are expensive!
Why not just buy a CCD if you are going to spend $2k?

Mike

I also have a 24-85mm and a 70-300mm IS lens. I can take pics of my kids and M42. Try that with an ST8. Seriously, it is an SLR. It doesn't have the sensitivity as some of the better dedicated cameras, I also have an ST8e ($5400 used), but it is much simpler to use and is a single shot color solution. I think for lunar and planetary work the D60 may be superior to the dedicated CCD's.

Just my 2cents
Chris

BTW, here is a pic I took at the Peach State Star Gaze in October with the D60

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