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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat intro to astrophotography, minus the headache
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2015
I’ll begin this review by stating that it would be unfair to compare thousand dollar CCD cameras, apples to apples, with this product. Instead, I will review it for what it is and that is an affordable and easy to use introductory camera for planetary imaging, aka, astrophotography. With that said,
this camera is anything but a lemon.
I’ve recently felt the need to properly review this product after hearing people disparage the use of such “cheap” cameras to beginners at star parties. Astrophotography is by far the most daunting hobby I’ve ever started. I stumbled to where I am now thanks to the help and experience of others. There are plenty of online resources you can scour before making your first imaging camera purchase. However, most people stop at the purchasing recommendations and don’t find out about the challenges involved with complicated cameras until after they’ve already purchased the camera and hit a road block. This is where this camera shines.
This is by far the simplest and most enjoyable camera I’ve used for planetary imaging. While you won’t get as clear and high definition of an image as you could with the Skyris monochrome series, this is more than enough sensor for any beginner. At this price point, you are getting a great piece of camera that won’t hurt your wallet should you reach the conclusion that astrophotography is not for you. You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to figure that out. No matter what that one guy at the star party
said.
Either way, I hope this review helps anyone considering this as their first astrophotography camera. This is a difficult and humbling hobby to pick up but by far the most fulfilling.
Clear Skies,
Victor I.