New York, New York

I've worked my way up to about $650-$700 dollars, so would anyone have an idea about what i could get for that much money?

Thanks

What would you say about a Nikon D80 feo starters.

John,

Both serious and non-serious astrophotographers use Canons. Toys such as Nikons are used for book-ends, something for a young puppy to chew on (instead of your shoes) etc.

I have a Canon 300d and it makes for a fine Lunar and deepsky (brighter objects) camera, comes very handy on holidays too. ! I'd get one of these before a "proper" deepsky camera if you are not certain about it.

Amen! I cherish my EOS 300D as well ... it has earned its keep in a most impressive fashion.

Which would you guys reccomend - the Canon EOS 300D or The Nikon D80 using these 2 links.


www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80

www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/NIK_CAN.HTM

Thanks again

John,

Just to give you an idea, I am looking to get a second EOS 300D. I consider it that good. You can find them on Astromart, for example, for under $300 and in excellent condition with a small number of actuations.

Sorry for answering your question indirectly. Jerry Lodriguss is perhaps the exception in the world of astrophotography and, furthermore, he has been a Nikon user since the dark ages (pun intended).

Ok Thanks for that Antony for the advice.