Astrovideography

Using the Samsung SDC-435 (SCB-2000) video camera for astronomy

by Steve Wainwright

The Samsung SDC-435 (SCB-2000) is a frame accumulating camera that is about 35% the price of a Mintron video camera.

It should be noted that the Samsung SCB-2000 is the same camera, re-named by Samsung following company reorganisation.

I am experimenting with the SDC-435 to determine whether it is a credible alternative to the Mintron.

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