eva_adams68•15h agoProlific Poster

My old DSLR versus a dedicated astronomy camera for deep sky shots

I spent years using my trusty Canon Rebel T6 for astrophotography, thinking more megapixels meant better pictures. Last month, I finally got a used ZWO ASI224MC astronomy camera for about $300. The difference is night and day, literally. With the DSLR, I fought so much noise and heat in the sensor, even on a cool night. The ZWO camera is cooled, so the images are way cleaner. I could capture the Orion Nebula in half the time with more detail. But some folks say a modified DSLR is still better for wide-field shots of the Milky Way. Which setup do you think gives more bang for your buck for someone starting out in deep sky imaging?

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the_oscar15h agoMost Upvoted

That cooled camera cost is steep for a beginner's hobby though.

stellachen13h ago

What's a bigger money pit, astrophotography or my old car?

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benclark12h ago

Compare your car's repair bills to a new telescope, stellachen... then we'll talk.