Aurora Camera

[Phaeton]

Hi Guys;

I'm looking for a digital camera to use for Aurora photography, during the last Solar Maximum I used film but for the next one I would like to use both, most photographers have switched to digital only. I have been through the archives of this forum to learn what I could about digital cameras and it was very helpful, thanks to all.

I have checked all photos of the Aurora posted this year in the Spaceweather Aurora Archives to see what the others were using and by far most of them are using Cannon. I made a list of the cameras, lens and F stops they all used and made up my own grading system for their pictures (good, better and best) to help with my decision. After a $7,000 sticker shock I came back to reality and decided to find the best camera I could get for Aurora photography that would fit my meager budget, I'm looking for a good camera for about $600.

I would like to know what you think of this combination and will it provide a good quality Aurora photo or could anyone suggest a better camera within the $600 range?

Canon EOS Digital Rebel xTi (EOS-400D) 10.1 Megapixel
SLR Digital Camera Body (Black) ............................................$249.0 0
Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM AutoFocus Ultra Wide Angle........... $364.00
Total.........$613.00

Warm Regards
Bill
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