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.txt file information

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Robin

In the.txt file that accompanies an image, there's a data field that gives Total Exposure(s). What is this?

In a recent image, the file indicated 4 second exposure, 14 stacked frames, and Total Exposure(s) of 5.993

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Hi John,

it's supposed to be the total exposure time of all the frames that make up the stack, but that doesn't fit with the figures you are quoting. Can you share the whole contents of the txt file for me please.

cheers,

Robin
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Sure

[ToupcamAstro]
Resolution=1280x960
FPS=26.00
Colour Space=RGB24
Output Format=PNG files (*.png)
Frame Rate Limit=Maximum
Exposure=4.0s
Timestamp Frames=Off
Brightness=0
Contrast=0
Hue=0
Saturation=128
Gamma=100
Colour Enable=1
White Balance=0
Gain=3100
Apply Flat=None
Subtract Dark=C:\Users\John\Desktop\SharpCap Captures\darks\ToupcamAstro\RGB24@1280x960\4.0s\gain_3100\dark_10_frames_2017-07-06T01_43_28.fits
Display Brightness=1
Display Contrast=1
Display Gamma=1
TimeStamp=2017-07-10T02:06:52.0623721Z
TotalExposure(s)=5.993
StackedFrames=14
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Ah, ok, found the bug. It affects DirectShow cameras and Webcams only.

It will be fixed in 3.1 - for now, trust the number of frames and the exposure per frame rather than the total exposure.

cheers,

Robin
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