Having been an observer for many years with large Dobsonian telescopes, the passion for astrophotography started when digital dslr's became more popular, and over the years various formulas of telescopes, filters and observing sites were tried. The most rewarding photos we're produced using the Skywatcher 250pds at one of the various dark sky locations we use either in rural Essex or Herstmonceux in Sussex. I also use a 8" f5 reflector, a 4" f5 refractor and and most recently Celestron C9.25 and C11 schmidt cassegrain f10 telescopes.
Taking the scopes to darker skies gives great results, but this isn't always possible, so the longer focal length of the schmidt cassegrain reduces the effects of light pollution, so reasonable results can be achieved with standard image processing from suburban area's. Filters of various types also help with light pollution issues. All of my images are taken with a Canon dslr camera and processed with photostudio and similar apps, which suit my needs as observing/image time is limited.
The scopes are mounted on a eq6 pro equatorial mount and guided with a 90mm refractor. So when we occasionally get a clear sky, you will find me under the stars at one of my scopes! I wish you all clear skies!
