Preferred Digital Camera

Started by Sailcat, 01/07/2003 03:24AM

Posted 01/07/2003 03:24AM Opening Post

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I am considering buying a digital camera for the purpose of doing some astrophotography with my Tak FS-102. What is currently the preferred choice of digital cameras in the neighborhood of $750.00 or so?

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Posted 01/07/2003 03:12PM #1

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For about $500-$600 I would definitely go for the Nikon Coolpix 995 or 4500 (which is the newer model)... it seems to be the "Favorite one" in that price range... (no need to spend more unless going into the $1500-$2500 range for a D60)

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Posted 01/15/2003 06:20PM #2

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Hi,

for appr. $900 you could get the Minolta Dimage 7i. It has a darkframe subtraction to minimize noise in long exposures and a excellent lens.

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Tom

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