Camera for astrophotografy

Hey guys , how`s going? I wanna ask you something: i´m starting with astrofotography and i´m looking for a camera for my scope ( intes mk 66 deluxe)! But what i can´t decide or figured out it´s the best camera to choose! I was looking for something digital,compact and not to expensive!
Thanks, Emanuel

Thanks guys, for not answering anything!!!!

Emanuel, I suggest you look for a modified Nikon D50 or Canon 350D. They should be quite cheap now but still perform well. For more information, I suggest you look at the digital_astro Yahoo group. There are quite a few DSLR experts on that group. Personally I don't know much about the newest DSLR models. You may also want to look at Jerry Lodriguss' website. His new book on DSLR astrophoto is very good.

Cheers,
Wei-Hao

Since the MK-66 has a long focal length (F12?),
it is probably best suited to bright objects
- moon, planets.

A used ToUcam could probably be had for under $100,
and would do quite well. Maybe use a 3x Barlow
to get up around F36. I will attach an image made
with a 5 inch scope on Mars. You could probably get
images of this nature with the MK-66 (6 inch).

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