Aaron--

I use an ST-7E with a 10" LX200 f/10. Nine months ago, I was at the same
point you are, and (I realize this is a Meade site) I have never regretted
getting the SBIG. CCD imaging is a very demanding hobby, requiring the
mastering of a huge number of variables. The self-guiding aspect of the
SBIG cameras removes the significant complication of off-axis guiding.
There is a more software written for the SBIG. Nobody ever complains about
not being able to get an ST-7E to work, as opposed to the legions of people
who have thrown their 416 into the moat. SBIG product support is wonderful
when something does go wrong. I strongly suspect that SBIG, whose only
business is selling CCD cameras and accessories, will continue to improve
and support this line, while I wonder if Meade is as committed to CCD
cameras.

My $.02.

Mark de Regt
Bellevue, Washington, USA

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> -----Original Message-----
> Aaron Cody
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 12:35 AM
> Subject: [M]: newbie CCD question ..
>
>
> Hello
>
> I'm in the process of choosing a CCD for my soon-to-arrive 10" LX200-GPS
> ....
> I'm a newbie.
> I've read a lot of specs and it seems to me that the 'blue sensitive chip'
> is the way to go...
> I'm in the 2,000-3000 price range.
> I want the best in that range.
>
> Q: Meade Pictor 416XTE or SBIG ST-7E ???????
>
> Help!
>
> Thanks
> Aaron Cody
>
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