Now i am torn between a good manual camera and a very good Digital camera (4 megapixel.). (sort of)

I do not have a Telescope, What are the chances i will get really good night shots from just a tripod with the manual?

I am currently leaning heavily towards digital. But i might get a regular manual camera in the future. Will it be worth it without a telescope, or should i wait to get a scope too?


p.s. the reason why i want the digital is becuase photography is a good hobby of mine (very amature hobby, all self taught) and i love working with the digital cameras ( i currently have a 2.0 megapixel that my dad wants to get from me). It ends up being cheaper in the end ($10 or so a roll for film adds up) and i think the quality is just as good as a regular camera if you have a good printer (i print up full page shots, to the usual picture sizes). Most of my shots are day or dusk shots and my digital works great for that. I have also taken some very good fireworks shots with my digital. :-)

I know i can't take good bight shots of stars with my digital. The moon i might with your idea of spot meter (that is good, thanks! :-))

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