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ZWO ASI-224 GAIN

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:19 am
by ASTRO DUDE
WHAT IS THE OPTIMUM GAIN SETTING ON THE ASI-224 FOR PLANETARY IMAGING. ACCORDING TO DAMIAN PEACH THE BEST GAIN SETTING FOR THE ASI-120 IS 60-70 AND IMAGE SATURATION AT ABOUT 75%

Re: ZWO ASI-224 GAIN

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:13 pm
by admin
Hi,

A value of above 60 is good for this camera because it takes advantage of the camera switching in to what is called a 'high conversion gain' mode which reduces the read noise. Other than that, I would suggest starting with your exposure at the right value (less than 1/30s or so) and then turn up the gain until the brightness of the planet gets to about 75% on the histogram – how far you have to go to do that will depend on your planet – much further for Saturn and for Mars or Jupiter for instance.

Hope this helps, Robin

PS.please avoid posting in all capitals – it is considered to be shouting and bordering on rude by many online forum users and you will certainly get more replies and engagement with your posts if you avoid it.

Re: ZWO ASI-224 GAIN

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:28 pm
by ASTRO DUDE
Thanks I'll remember that and i wouldn't want to offend.