Hi,
I consider buying the ATIK 490EX monochrome, but I'm not sure how it performs, especially with newtons. I have a 8" f/4 system. I had an ASI1600MMC, but I sold it, because there were terrible big halos around bright stars. I don't know if I should go back to a KAF8300 cam or try a cam with the newer Sony chip ICX814. I don't care about the sensor beeing smaller, that's ok for me. Image quality and camera handling is important.
So, this goes to all users with an ATIK 490EXm. What are your experiences with this cam? Are there any halos or microlens pattern around bright stars, how does the cooling perform during summer? Are there any known issues?
I would appreciate your help.
Thank you very much,
Stephan
I consider buying the ATIK 490EX monochrome, but I'm not sure how it performs, especially with newtons. I have a 8" f/4 system. I had an ASI1600MMC, but I sold it, because there were terrible big halos around bright stars. I don't know if I should go back to a KAF8300 cam or try a cam with the newer Sony chip ICX814. I don't care about the sensor beeing smaller, that's ok for me. Image quality and camera handling is important.
So, this goes to all users with an ATIK 490EXm. What are your experiences with this cam? Are there any halos or microlens pattern around bright stars, how does the cooling perform during summer? Are there any known issues?
I would appreciate your help.
Thank you very much,
Stephan