New York, New York

Hey everyone,

I am going to new york in october and i'm planning on getting an imager/ccd camera or anything i can take astrophotos with so i'd thought i'd ask the experts before going.

I will be spending about $250 - $400 dollars on an astrophotograhy device so i want something good quality with good quality pictures.

If anyone has ever been to new york and know of any astronomy shops there just give me a post.

I was thinking of either a meade deep sky imager or a friends digital camera (Nikon D80). So if anyone has any experience or advice(mad or sensible ) it would be much appriciated.

Thanks in advance.

If anyone has ever been to new york and know of any astronomy shops there just give me a post.

Only 2 that I've been in.
B&H - 420 9th Avenue, between W 33rd nd W34th st. www.bhphotovideo.com
Adorama - 42 W 18th St, between 5th and 6th avenue. www.adorama.com

The staff make both shops an interesting visit!

John,

The DSI has been officially discontinued and OPT, for example, is selling it for $99. Be careful in your purchases since New York has a reputation for unscrupulous shops when it comes to camera gear etc. (ex. grey market goods).

PS. The DMK cameras are available for well over 100 euro cheaper. If you want a really good camera for solar, lunar and/or planetary photography, grab a DMK while overseas.

Isn't there an extra tax for shops in New York, you'd be better off getting into a car a taking a short trip to New Jersey

Thanks for the advice guys!

I forgot to mention if anyone has any experience with any other camera in astrophotography your advice would be very helpful.