New line of USB 2.0 astronomy cameras

So which one of these cameras would be best suited for imaging the planets?

Dave,

The secret is the 60 fps which you can obtain with either version. I got one a few weeks ago and I just received my cable for the camera a few days ago. I hope to have first light this coming week (weather permitting).

Some test runs I did at home were very impressive. The trick is the 60 fps ... and which is also non-compressed. With a 30-second video, you have 1800 frames (!) to play with and which goes a long way in helping you produce a really good result.

Are these suitable for deep sky imaging and how would they stack up against the DSI II and the Atik 16 IC cameras?

Darragh,

These cameras also have the ability to do DSO work thanks to their extended exposure capability. However, personally I would advise against since you have an exposure which is only 640x480 and without any temperature cooling.

I am a firm believer in that one should use the best tool(s) for a given task and the DMK/Lumenera cameras really do well with the bright members of the solar system such as the sun, moon and planets.

Anthony,
Did you get the colour or mono version?
Cheers,

Hi Michael,

The mono version for sure since it leads to better RGB images. Yes, there is the inconvenience of a filter wheel and filters but my primary objective is the best possible result and irrespective of the intervening pain.

I got mine on Astromart, in mint condition, and for around 190 euro. It was a steal and the camera is indeed MINT.

That was for nothing! :shock:

That was for nothing! :shock:

Agreed! I had to reread the ad to make sure I was reading everything correctly. It also included the V-C adapter. :lol:

A few days ago I picked up an EOS 350D (black body) with only 100 actuations for .... 255 euro. I am now doubly armed for eclipses ... one for prime focus through a telescope and the other for widefield imaging (ex. time series across the sky).

I love Astromart and which I consider a lifesaver for us Europeans.