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by melvin
Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Slow motion
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Re: Slow motion

Hi Robin, my setting was bulb. I uninstalled the version I had and reinstalled the software again. I have a new laptop so maybe there was a fault with the installation. I will try again this afternoon.
by melvin
Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Slow motion
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Slow motion

Hi, the camera I was using was a ZWOASI 120 mm and the Telescope was an Explore Scientific ed80apo, I was checking which spacers in May need but when I changed focus, in or out, and also the exposure, everything took a few seconds to respond. It was as if there is a time delay. Very strange so can a...
by melvin
Wed Oct 30, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Canon 6 d camera
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

Canon 6 d camera

Hi I am thinking of getting a new dslr camera currently I have a Canon T3i 600d and have been looking at the above camera. My friend has one of the above so I went over to his place taking my laptop. I opened Sharpcap with the camera ( 6d) turned on and connected to my laptop but it did not show in ...
by melvin
Fri Sep 27, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Star alignment
Replies: 3
Views: 1284

Re: Star alignment

Thank you for replying, it is just as you say. I just tried it and it works.
by melvin
Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Star alignment
Replies: 3
Views: 1284

Star alignment

Hi I have been watching a few videos regarding the above and in them, they used Sharpcap, there was a screen that had a reticule so the stars could be well and truly centred. I cannot find that screen, can anyone help please.
by melvin
Mon May 13, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Settings for star viewing.
Replies: 1
Views: 975

Settings for star viewing.

Hi I am sure I have asked this before but for the life of me I can not find the post. Thanks for your replies the previous time but last night as it was a clear night I decided to take some pics of Stars, I got focus using an eyepiece then put in my cameras, a Pointgrey Grasshopper 3 and opened Shar...
by melvin
Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Focusers
Replies: 14
Views: 5849

Re: Focusers

Hello all, I have downloaded Ascom driver 6.4 but when I open it there is a Miriad of headings, so which one do I need to click on to ensure the focuser, which I have not yet purchased, works correctly?
by melvin
Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Sharpcap and Apple
Replies: 2
Views: 2066

Sharpcap and Apple

Hi I am thinking of buying a new laptop and am looking at an Apple but it seems that the majority of the Apples seem to be Mac, my question is would Sharpcap run OK?
Apple have laptops with SSD already installed and the GB I would want would be no less than 8.
by melvin
Thu Dec 06, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Focusers
Replies: 14
Views: 5849

Focusers

Hi I am contemplating fitting a Primaluce Sesto Senso focuser, will it be recognised? If not which focuser will be and how will identying a specific focuser be usedby the software?
by melvin
Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:47 pm
Forum: Point Grey Cameras
Topic: Point grey imx 174 help help please
Replies: 3
Views: 11012

Re: Point grey imx 174 help help please

Hello. Robin thanks for your reply, I have downloaded what you recommended, that being PreRqs, as well as the latest Sharpcap update. I have not downloaded Flycapture due to not being clear as to which one of the links it is, I seem to be downloading lots of things and am concerned I will fill up my...