John,
There are many low end CCD cameras available on the market today.
I myself use the Pictor 216 and find it easy to use; and in it's stand
alone configuration (with no interface box) a breeze to setup. The 216
offers both DOS and Windows software packages and complete interface
controls for the LX-200. As a note with this same size chip capability,
imaging nebula in a different galaxy is possible with a 10" scope. The
216 is a low price high performance camera. The next step up is the SBIG
5c which is almost identical to the 216, except for an external control
box. The 5c camera does not support Meade LX-200 controls, but the CCD
detector offers lower thermal noise because the AD converter and
electronics are located in the box, not the camera head. To receive the
best of both worlds a jump up to the Pictor 416; now that's a camera for
a great price with a big chip.

216 images are posted on the web site listed below. I hope this info will
help in your quest.

john
Willard Observatory
(Not far from Mt. Palomar)
http://members.aol.com/rlecker/optas.html

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