Archive for January 7, 2008

Galileo: Review of USB 2.0 Astronomy Cameras

Galileo, one our our esteemed resellers, based in France, Switzerland and Belgium, has recently published a detailed review of a number of astronomy cameras, manufactured by The Imaging Source.

The reviewer examines the cameras’ technical characteristics in detail and has richly illustrate the article with sample photos, captured with The Imaging Source cameras.

The review is in French and can be read online at:
http://www.galileo.cc/GALILEO-france/descriptif_ccd.php?ref=IS-DFK21AU04-AS

Furthermore, in their latest newsletter, the reseller writes:

En quelques mois les caméras développées par le fabricant allemand [The] Imaging Source se sont imposées au niveau de l’astrophotographie planétaire amateur comme la nouvelle référence. A la fois accessibles en terme de prix et dotées de performances impressionnantes [...] Premiers modèles de la gamme les DMK/DFK 21 ont été récompensé par Sky&Telescope pour leur rapport prix/performances exceptionnel.

Below is a translation for our non-French speaking readers:

Within only a few months, the cameras designed and manufactured by the German company “The Imaging Source” have become the new reference for amateur astro-photography. The cameras offer exceptional performance and are very accessible in terms of price [...] Sky & Telescope praised the DMK and DFK 21 cameras for offering great value for money.

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