file format for flat files (short exposure time)

[jpiquette]

Just tried to acquire flat frames of 100ms exposure each. The sharpcap software (version 4.1.12717.0) automatically selects the output file format as "ser" rather than "fit." If I increase the exposure time to 30s as a test, output file format switches to fit. My image processing software requires fit files. How do I acquire flat frame images of low exposure time that will be output in fit format?

[admin]

Hi,

by default, the 'Ouput Format' setting in the panel on the right is set to 'Auto' mode, which will switch between video file output and still file output as the exposure changes. Usually this is a helpful feature (I've ended up with folder full of 10000 png files rather than an SER of Jupiter when I turned this off and forgot about it). However, you need to turn off the 'Auto' setting then manually choose FITS as the output format to ensure that you get the files you need.

thanks,

Robin

[jpiquette]

Thanks for the reply Robin. But I found if I set the capture status to "flats," the software does offer the option to output in fit format.