SeeStar vs DSLR vs Cooled Astro Camera: How do they compare?

If you are wondering how the SeeStar S50 compares to a DSLR and a cooled astro camera, I tested them all out on actual targets.

Setup 1: SeeStar S50

Setup 2:
Canon 6D full frame DSLR
Askar FRA300 60mm quintuplet refractor
IDAS NBZ2 duoband filter
ZWO EAF focuser

Setup 3:
ASI2600MC Duo cooled astro camera
Askar FRA300 60mm quintuplet refractor
IDAS NBZ2 duoband filter
ZWO EAF focuser

Affiliate Links which support this channel and equipment I recommend:
Agena Astro: https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7861342....
All-Star Telescope: https://all-startelescope.com/?sca_re...

Smart Telescopes:
Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope:
Agena Astro: https://bit.ly/4d4XZw7
All-Star Telescope: https://all-startelescope.com/product...
SeeStar Accessories: https://all-startelescope.com/product...
SeeStar Tripod Leveller: https://all-startelescope.com/product...

Mounts and Tripods:
ZWO AM3 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): https://bit.ly/4bGhD0w
ZWO AM5 (Sale: FREE Carbon Fiber Tripod): https://bit.ly/3vZ3Dzp
ZWO TC40 Carbon Fiber Tripod: https://bit.ly/3Qc9b0g
iOptron CEM70: https://bit.ly/3Q7KdyT
iOptron Tri-Pier: https://bit.ly/3WbgfhC
Sky-Watcher EQ6R Pro: https://bit.ly/3PwUdli

Cameras:
ASI2600mc DUO Color Camera: https://bit.ly/4csEPjE
ASI2600MM PRO Monochrome Camera: https://bit.ly/3WcVvG3
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Color Full Frame Camera: https://bit.ly/3QdM9G6

Telescopes and optics:
Celestron 11" EdgeHD: https://bit.ly/4apIE7b
Starizona Hyperstar 11: https://bit.ly/494gopO
Celestron RASA 8" Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3UtlVlQ
Askar FRA400 72mm f/5.6 Quintuplet refractor: https://bit.ly/44bI1MD
Sharpstar 150mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3Urd4AP

Filters:
IDAS NBZ 2 Duo Band Filter (Recommended for RASA or Hyperstar but also works on slower telescopes): https://bit.ly/3TyWq0B
Optolong L-Ultimate DuoBand filter: (Recommended for telescopes other than RASA or Hyperstar) https://bit.ly/3vSa737

Visual Observing and Accessories:
Sky-Watcher 150mm GTi GoTo Telescope (best value portable telescope): https://bit.ly/3Us9g2o
Sky-Watcher 16" Flextube SynScan (serious aperture with Go-To): https://bit.ly/3JrtGT1
Premium HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): https://bit.ly/3JvGpDW
Basic Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): https://amzn.to/3OwaohV

General Affiliate links:
Agena Astro: https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7861342....
High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...
https://all-startelescope.com/?sca_re...

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Clear skies my friends.