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Apr 17, 2016 17:54:24   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
Is there a good CCD Camera control program out there that's not $400.00
Craig

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Apr 17, 2016 22:54:34   #
Europa Loc: West Hills, CA
 
You don't like the AstroFX.

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Apr 18, 2016 01:51:50   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
Europa wrote:
You don't like the AstroFX.

I wish it had a Live View to focus with like digiCamController has.
Craig

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Apr 18, 2016 09:02:05   #
JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA
 
CraigFair wrote:
I wish it had a Live View to focus with like digiCamController has.
Craig


The download speed of CCD cameras makes it not exactly live view. Often times, one can bin 4x4 to reduce the amount of data and get the download speed to something more reasonable in order to do focusing.

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Apr 18, 2016 09:28:46   #
Europa Loc: West Hills, CA
 
The focus function in AsrtoFx takes a little time to get use to, but once you do, it's not too bad. Just use a bright star, I also use a mask.

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Apr 18, 2016 09:40:00   #
Albuqshutterbug Loc: Albuquerque NM
 
CraigFair wrote:
Is there a good CCD Camera control program out there that's not $400.00
Craig


I've had very good luck with FireCapture.
It's free and works well with the ZWO.
Not sure what you are trying to do but it might be worth a look.

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Apr 18, 2016 10:41:22   #
nikonshooter Loc: Spartanburg, South Carolina
 
CraigFair wrote:
Is there a good CCD Camera control program out there that's not $400.00
Craig


I use Astro Photography Tool, APT. I think it is in the 30 dollar range but works flawlessly. There are also some tutorials on youtube that will help in understanding the IU.

If you use Backyard EOS ....it is similar in many ways and better in many ways! Some great features!

http://www.ideiki.com/astro/Default.aspx

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Apr 18, 2016 11:25:49   #
CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.
 
nikonshooter wrote:
I use Astro Photography Tool, APT. I think it is in the 30 dollar range but works flawlessly. There are also some tutorials on youtube that will help in understanding the IU.

If you use Backyard EOS ....it is similar in many ways and better in many ways! Some great features!

http://www.ideiki.com/astro/Default.aspx

Thank you to all, Byron, Jim H,, Jim and Ed for the Info.
After using the Camera again last night I realize it would be incapable of doing
a Live View Focus. My bad. I will give the Astro Photography Tool a close look.
I was able to get a fine focus by using Jupiter and a Moon. I first got Jupiter
in decent focus and then zeroed in on a Moon. I could see in the Moon how far off
my Collimation is. It's just slight but it's there. Tonight I plan on addressing that issue.
Thank you again to all.
Craig

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