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by saguaro
Tue Jul 10, 2018 2:02 pm
Forum: SharpCap Beta Testing Forum
Topic: Folder Monitor Camera "Error Starting Camera"
Replies: 1
Views: 1839

Folder Monitor Camera "Error Starting Camera"

Using v. 3.2.5634 on a Windows 10 Pro laptop, I used the Folder Monitor Camera and set a monitoring folder. Then I exited SharpCap. I then renamed the folder that the camera was monitoring. When I started SC again, it reported an "Error Starting Camera" because the folder name was now inva...
by saguaro
Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:57 pm
Forum: SharpCap Beta Testing Forum
Topic: Two Monitor View: add small preview window to main monitor?
Replies: 3
Views: 3684

Two Monitor View: add small preview window to main monitor?

The Two Monitor View feature is fantastic, thanks. I got it to work by first "extending" the monitor display from my laptop to my second monitor. I am then able toggle it by Ctrl+F12. When the Two Monitor View is enabled, would it be possible to display (as an option) a small preview windo...
by saguaro
Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:37 pm
Forum: Live Stacking
Topic: Troubleshooting drift graphs
Replies: 8
Views: 4321

Re: Troubleshooting drift graphs

Thanks to Dean at Starizona, my Evolution mount performed much better last night. The adjustments Dean made to the mount's Alt and Az gears allowed me to take 10sec and 15sec exposures with my C8 @F/5.2 (1050mm focal length) using my ASI 290mm mini. Here is my album of images: https://www.icloud.com...
by saguaro
Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: Live Stacking
Topic: Troubleshooting drift graphs
Replies: 8
Views: 4321

Re: Troubleshooting drift graphs

Hi Robin, I only did "saved as viewed" so I don't have the raw frames for any of the images. I think your explanation that it's a combination of poor tracking and not using a dark frame taken at the same temp as the camera (which was at 32-degrees C at the time of the M81 captures) makes s...
by saguaro
Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: Live Stacking
Topic: Troubleshooting drift graphs
Replies: 8
Views: 4321

Re: Troubleshooting drift graphs

Oopfan and Robin, Thanks for the explanations of the "raining noise" effect with my alt-az mount. I have taken it to my local astronomy shop Starizona, where they are going to make some mechanical adjustments to reduce any backlash. Hopefully that will be enough to minimize the issue. Robi...
by saguaro
Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Live Stacking
Topic: Troubleshooting drift graphs
Replies: 8
Views: 4321

Troubleshooting drift graphs

I'm using SharpCap Pro v. 3.1.5193 on a Windows 10 laptop, a Celestron Evolution alt-az mount, and ASI290mm mini mono camera, 8-inch SCT with a .5x focal reducer for F/5.5 (1100mm focal length). I think there's a problem with the Evolution mount tracking, and I'd like to know more specifically what ...
by saguaro
Tue May 15, 2018 10:43 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: [FIXED 3.1.5181] V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu
Replies: 7
Views: 2695

Re: V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu

Thank you for fixing this issue! I continue to be amazed by SharpCap and by your quick actions and dedication to making it better!
by saguaro
Tue May 15, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: [FIXED 3.1.5181] V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu
Replies: 7
Views: 2695

Re: V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu

Hi Robin,

Yes, I was using the latest 3.0.0.4 version. Thanks.
by saguaro
Tue May 15, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: [FIXED 3.1.5181] V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu
Replies: 7
Views: 2695

Re: V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu

Hi Robin, I'm using a 2nd-generation 1600MC-C. I've been using this camera with SharpCap for a while, and this is the first time I've had this issue. All my ASI drivers (native, ASCOM, DirectShow) are the latest versions, downloaded back on May 4 from ZWO's website. I did not have this issue in v. 5...
by saguaro
Tue May 15, 2018 3:46 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: [FIXED 3.1.5181] V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu
Replies: 7
Views: 2695

[FIXED 3.1.5181] V. 5180: no "ZWO" section at top of Camera menu

I'm using SharpCap v. 3.1.5180. I have a Win10Pro 64 bit laptop, and am using a ZWO 1600MC-Cool camera, with latest ZWO drivers. The "ZWO" section near the top of the Camera menu is missing. DirectShow is the first listing instead. I just reverted back to v. 5174 and the "ZWO" Ca...