Raw16 ultra low noise

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Raw16 ultra low noise

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Hi

Any advantages or disadvantages to using raw16 ultra low noise versus just raw16
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Re: Raw16 ultra low noise

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Hi,

it's the best choice for deep sky as it gets a tiny little bit less noise from the electronics of the camera. On the flip side, I think it slows down the frame rate a bit, so you wouldn't use it for any high speed imaging (but mostly you would be in RAW8 for lunar/solar/planetary anyway).

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Re: Raw16 ultra low noise

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Thanks
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