Modified DSLR vs. Dedicated Astronomy Camera with a Budget Kit
Channel: Nebula Photos
Date: 2023-08-04

In this video, I compare a DSLR (Canon SL2) modified for astrophotography to a dedicated astronomy camera (Ogma AP26CC). I designed this video specifically for beginners facing this kind of decision. If still unsure *after* watching the video, check out this quiz I made to help you decide: https://forms.gle/oEPdGfTwuiCCoFJ8A

====Gear Used====
Ogma AP26CC: https://getogma.com/products/AP26CC
Night Sky Camera Modified Canon SL2: https://nightskycamera.com/product-category/in-stock/
Svbony SV220 Dual Narrowband Filter: https://tinyurl.com/svbony220
Sky-watcher Star Adventurer GTi: https://tinyurl.com/swsa-gti 
Askar FMA 180 Pro: https://tinyurl.com/askar180
William Optics 32mm Guidescope: https://tinyurl.com/WOguidescope
ASI220MM Mini Guide camera: https://tinyurl.com/220guidecam
Bahtinov Mask: https://tinyurl.com/180bmask
Dew Heater Band: https://amzn.to/47k6Rve
William Optics 48mm Wide T-Ring for Canon: https://tinyurl.com/WO48Tring

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+++Thank You+++
A huge thank you to Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Ogma, Sky-watcher USA, and my Patreon members. Without all of you, this video would not have been possible.

Contents
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0:00 Which Camera Should YOU Get?
2:12 Disclosures
4:00 Who is This Kit For?
8:35 Technical Comparison of the Cameras
15:45 Setup and Use of  the Cameras
20:07 Linear Image Comparisons
26:48 Processing and Non-linear Image Comparisons
31:20 How to Take the Quiz
32:32 Patreon / Credits

Channel Disclosures
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I am a member of the All-Star Telescope, High Point Scientific, Astrobin, OPT, Agena Astroproducts, eBay, Astrogear.net, and Amazon affiliate programs. Product links in my video descriptions are typically affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will make a commission if you click them and purchase something. I also have working relationships with the following companies/brands to receive products to test: Askar, Svbony, High Point Scientific, Agena Astroproducts QHYCCD, WOBoyz, SmallRig, Venus Optics, Astrogear.net, Night Sky Camera, Hunt's Photo & Video. I do not review products for money and any brand deals will be fully disclosed. If you have any questions about any of this, please get in touch.

Video Disclosures
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I received a free long-term loan of the Sky-watcher Star Adventurer GTi from Sky-watcher USA. The modified Canon SL2 was given to the channel free-of-charge by Night Sky Camera, and I will be giving it away later this month. The Ogma AP26CC was lent to me for free by Ogma. The Svbony SV220 was sent free-of-charge for evaluation from Astrogear.net.