From: "Duane" <macastronomer@mac.com>

Date: September 29, 2005 3:47:44 PM MDT

To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Planning on a better camera

Hi all,

I am going to delve into planetary imaging because the views I was getting of Mars are 

calling me like a sweet mesmerizing spell...     "Duane, Image me"

I have the board camera that Milton suggested on the way, but I will eventually want 

something better (like in a few months when Saturn starts casting spells on me).

One camera I am considering is the DFK-31AF03-ML from The Imaging Source.

It's a B&W (leading to another question, what is recommended for filters/holder)

1024x768

15fps  (up to 30 seconds)

8bit

for $695

There is a trade off that I'm not sure which is more important for planetary imaging.

Higher res or faster frames?

30fps and 640x480   OR   15fps and 1024x768

That is my main question.

Thanks much for the help,

Duane Deal