Edit: I bought a Rigol DS1054Z and fully unlocked it, Now trying to learn how everything works.Hi all,
I'm a complete oscilloscope noob and have a few questions for you.
First some background details.
I'm from Holland 37yo trained as car mechanic when I was 16 with little electronics knowledge and now a process operator in a factory.
So just a little electronics knowledge.
My hobby is flying with drones and this is why I think I need an oscilloscope.
My plan is: Measuring FPV Camera latency like in this video
And I want to measure noise on the power system, Then reduce the noise in the video feed for better image.
I founf the video from Dave about the Rigol DS1054Z which looks a bit overkill for the things I want though because I don't know what else I can do with a scope and i want to get something future proof I think a 400/500 dollar limit should get me something very decent.
A local seller offers the Rigol for €400,- and for the same price they also offerd me a Owon XDS3064E. The standard specs look a little bit better for the Owon, So I searched for reviews and there aren't any.
Now my questions to you guys is this.
Do you have any advice for a scope up to 500 USD or should I pick the Rigol or Owon.
I'm aware you can get a old analog scope on Ebay though in my country I can't find any for a low price and when I can get one it's from another country and shipping is killing the fun.
Both are 4 channels, for now I need 2. For the future I don't know so 4 would be nice right?
Rigol DS1054Z
https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000z/Bandwidth 50 MHz
Sample rate 1GS/s (250 MS/s 4 channels, 500 MS/s 2 channels)
Memory 12 Mpts
Waveform capture rate 30.000 wfm/s
Display 7" TFT, 800x480 pixels 160,000 colors
Owon XDS3064E
http://www.owon.com.hk/products_info.asp?ProID=195#sthash.tXx1juJT.dpbsBandwidth
60 MHzSample rate 1GS/s
Vertical resolution 8 bit
Memory
40 MptsWaveform capture rate
45.000 wfm/sDisplay
8" LCD 800 x 600 pixelsThe Rigol can be hacked and become a 100 MH/z one right?
For the specs I'd say get the Owon, my guts say get the Rigol because there are no reviews for the Owon. Open for suggestions!!
Many thanks for the comments and i'm looking forward to them,
Jasper