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by mwg3656
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Using Multiple Instances of SharpCap
Replies: 9
Views: 2188

Re: Using Multiple Instances of SharpCap

Hi Robin,

thanks for the idea, I will try it next out.
Typically I use Gain=200 and Exposure 60-90sec (SHO filters) and dither every 3-4 frames.

I will also try more Gain, shorter exposures and more frames to dither.

again thanks,
Mark
by mwg3656
Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Using Multiple Instances of SharpCap
Replies: 9
Views: 2188

Re: Using Multiple Instances of SharpCap

I am using 3 2600MM cameras. Each instance is started (save autosave file works well) by clicking the icon on the task bar, no RUN command needed. A new instance is started with each camera serial number in the top header. I am able to save all files in FITS format by using the save all selection an...
by mwg3656
Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Picking the correct exposure for Deep Sky
Replies: 78
Views: 126474

Re: Picking the correct exposure for Deep Sky

Hi Robin,

Thanks, I think I understand. I like to plan my astrophotography sessions and would be interested in spreadsheet to calculation the number of frames for each object before imaging. Where do I find the spreadsheet?

thanks in advance,
Mark
by mwg3656
Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Tutorials
Topic: Picking the correct exposure for Deep Sky
Replies: 78
Views: 126474

Re: Picking the correct exposure for Deep Sky

Hi Robin, I have been a user for 2 years and I found your noise analysis (previous posts) helpful and the March 9, 2019 video. I would like to see more of the math behind the calculations from the table in the video. I run the sensor analysis and divide Full Well Depth by Read Noise and usually pick...
by mwg3656
Sat Aug 31, 2019 3:54 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Problems with PoleMaster
Replies: 48
Views: 16874

Re: Problems with PoleMaster

Hi Robin, Good news, I updated to 3.2.6086 this morning and now the Polemaster camera appears operate correctly. However, I still get the "Adjust the USB Traffic control to achieve optimum results" and the frame rate seems to be limited a 4 fps regardless of the Exposure/Gain setting combi...
by mwg3656
Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Problems with PoleMaster
Replies: 48
Views: 16874

Re: Problems with PoleMaster

I had exactly the same problem with a new Polemaster just purchased 7/31/19. I solved it by changing from SharpCap 3.2.6062 back to 3.2.5986, but I was able to use the latest version (150915) of the QHY drivers. Of special note; I would get pop-up message regarding "Adjusting USB traffic contro...