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by morayskies
Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Altair Cameras
Topic: AA 183C Pro (fan cooled) - Gain in NINA
Replies: 2
Views: 2074

Re: AA 183C Pro (fan cooled) - Gain in NINA

Hi Robin So if SharpCap indicates that a gain of 400 is optimal for the 183C then this is what I should set in NINA? I guess that, in line with other aspects of pursuing astro imaging, it wouldn't hurt to try a few different settings :D Glad that not all those who remember VHS and Betamax have depar...
by morayskies
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: Feature Suggestions
Topic: Edit Filename Templates Manually
Replies: 2
Views: 1627

Re: Edit Filename Templates Manually

Hi Robin Thanks for acknowledging my suggestion. Not too difficult to work around if it can't be corrected :D Thanks for SharpCap - it's a great piece of software and one I've used over a number of years now. It's been interesting to see how you have developed it over time. Long may it continue. Che...
by morayskies
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Altair Cameras
Topic: AA 183C Pro (fan cooled) - Gain in NINA
Replies: 2
Views: 2074

AA 183C Pro (fan cooled) - Gain in NINA

Hi All I've used SharpCap to perform a sensor analysis of my Altair 183C Pro (fan cooled) camera and, if I'm interpreting it correctly, I think that the optimum gain is 400 (I may be wrong here so, please, if you have the correct optimum for this camera feel free to correct me). My question is, if t...
by morayskies
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Altair Cameras
Topic: Hypercam 183c [fan cooled] cable query
Replies: 5
Views: 5295

Re: Hypercam 183c [fan cooled] cable query

Hi I would suggest trying the original USB3 cable that came with the camera directly into your PC - hopefully this should rule out any faulty supplied cable. I have this camera and use it with the original, supplied cable plus a 5m active USB3 extender cable with no issues (If memory serves - the ex...
by morayskies
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Feature Suggestions
Topic: Edit Filename Templates Manually
Replies: 2
Views: 1627

Edit Filename Templates Manually

Hi Just a quick suggestion to help idiots like me :lol: I use SharpCap almost exclusively to capture planetary videos and I wish to incorporate the Target Name, Date and Time within the saved filename. I've been using; SharpCap Settings > Filenames(tab) > Filenames Template section to try to achieve...
by morayskies
Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: Planetary Imaging
Topic: Post Capture Processing avi Files
Replies: 7
Views: 6300

Re: Post Capture Processing avi Files

Hi If you have a few minutes, take a look at this tutorial video I've put together showing the steps I use to process Jupiter AVIs. It briefly shows how I use PIPP, AutoStakkert and Registax. https://screencast-o-matic.com/u/nvei/jupiter_image_process By the way, make sure you have audio on. There a...
by morayskies
Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: guide cam not acquiring image
Replies: 19
Views: 6582

Re: guide cam not acquiring image

Hi I had a similar problem. Guidescope (Versacope) and GP-CAM would not plate solve in SharpCap but worked fine in PHD2. It turns out that the issue seemed to be with a USB hub I was using. When the GP-CAM was connected to the laptop via a 5m USB lead (yes, I know that's pushing things anyway) and t...
by morayskies
Mon May 15, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Planetary Imaging
Topic: Best Analogue Gain Setting For Jupiter Imaging
Replies: 3
Views: 6437

Best Analogue Gain Setting For Jupiter Imaging

Hi All Quick question. Just wondering what Analogue Gain setting SharpCap users are using when imaging Jupiter? I use a Celestron 6" SCT with a Meade 3x Barlow and GP-CAM colour (v1). With my ageing laptop, I can get between 25-30 fps at 640 x 480 resolution using 30ms exposures with an analogu...