Likewise.
I've had mine (also the same setup) since 2012 and it's still going strong taking excellent images. Yes, CMOS seems to be taking over in many areas, partly forced by sensor manufacturers abandoning CCD in favour of the cheaper CMOS, but that doesn't mean that CCD is now worthless! The QSI cameras in particular are robust and reliable. (Hope this doesn't tease the camera gods!) And the Hubble Space Telescope seems happy enough with its CCD sensors!
I daresay if my beloved QSI 683wsg8 eventually and irreparably bites the dust, CMOS will be on the cards. But not yet! I had a brief encounter with an OSC CMOS camera, but soon reverted to Old Faithful. You'll find a description of that on my web site, or link direct here:
Cheers,
Peter.
Approx. 55 deg N, 2 deg W (Northumberland, UK)
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On 05/07/2023 16:56, Wolfgang Bernhardt wrote:
What a nonsense response¡
I have exactly the same setup and I am happy with it, keeping fingers crossed.
Best
Wolfgang
*Von:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *Im Auftrag von *John Bartucci
*Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 5. Juli 2023 16:28
*An:* [email protected]
*Betreff:* [QSI-CCD] QSI-683wsg8
Apologies in advance but anyone interested in a QSI-683-wsg8 with Astrodon filters and a Lodestar 2, please check out AstroMart listing 568886 or contact me directly.
Had a response saying the -683 is worthless - held myself in check by not responding to him...
John
