DSLR camera settings
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DSLR camera settings
I found the menu to disable "auto rotate" (Thanks again!) and while I was in there I noticed a TON of other settings that I may not have right.
Is anyone using a similar camera that would be able to share some of their settings with me? I have no idea what most of them do......
Thanks!
Larry
Is anyone using a similar camera that would be able to share some of their settings with me? I have no idea what most of them do......
Thanks!
Larry
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10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
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Re: DSLR camera settings
1) 1 st under "quality". Select RAW. Only take RAW images (not jpg).
RAWS are what you need forAP . No compression or other adulteration done.
2)Live view shoot = enable
3) Custom functions- Long exposure noise reduction (LENR) =off
High ISO speed reduction = disable.
Pretty much any other settings are unimportant forAP .
I tend to set screen brightness low to save my dark adaption and battery, but on that score I use a dummy plug in battery operating off 12 volt battery.
The Canon battery does not last long, maybe 45 minutes and is very annoying if you have to change it and loose all of that lovely alignment you spent valuable time doing.
4) Use ISO 800. This is regarded as the best place to be, but ISO 400 or 1600 is OK too.
The Manual (M) mode is the one to use as this allows a shutter speed of up to 30 sec. For longer exposures (BULB) an intervalometer is essential.
Cheap enough, $20 on Amazon, Neewer brand.
RAWS are what you need for
2)Live view shoot = enable
3) Custom functions- Long exposure noise reduction (LENR) =off
High ISO speed reduction = disable.
Pretty much any other settings are unimportant for
I tend to set screen brightness low to save my dark adaption and battery, but on that score I use a dummy plug in battery operating off 12 volt battery.
The Canon battery does not last long, maybe 45 minutes and is very annoying if you have to change it and loose all of that lovely alignment you spent valuable time doing.
4) Use ISO 800. This is regarded as the best place to be, but ISO 400 or 1600 is OK too.
The Manual (M) mode is the one to use as this allows a shutter speed of up to 30 sec. For longer exposures (BULB) an intervalometer is essential.
Cheap enough, $20 on Amazon, Neewer brand.
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Mount: AVX.
NexGuide auto guider. Cameras 3 Ti and XS modded. I optron Skytracker.
Motley EP collection.
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Re: DSLR camera settings
Hi again Larry. I just noticed you are using APT for the camera control so my recommendations may not be appropriate.
I am a manual man only! Simple is my middle name....
I am a manual man only! Simple is my middle name....
Scopes: 200mm f6 DOB:CR 6 150 mm f 7.5 refractor, SW ED 80 mm f 7.5. 2 X 80 mm f7.5 guides.
Mount: AVX.
NexGuide auto guider. Cameras 3 Ti and XS modded. I optron Skytracker.
Motley EP collection.
Mount: AVX.
NexGuide auto guider. Cameras 3 Ti and XS modded. I optron Skytracker.
Motley EP collection.
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Re: DSLR camera settings
White balance should be set to "Custom".
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Re: DSLR camera settings
Thanks guys!
I am shooting raw.
I have the white balance set to daylight because the camera has been modified and that's what was recommended.
Open to ALL suggestions!
Thanks again!
Larry
I am shooting raw.
I have the white balance set to daylight because the camera has been modified and that's what was recommended.
Open to ALL suggestions!
Thanks again!
Larry
For visual:
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
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Re: DSLR camera settings
I'm not using
I'll apply your recommended settings and see what happens.
Thanks again!
Larry
For visual:
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
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Re: DSLR camera settings
One note about using live view on cameras, especially ones that have articulated rear displays which make use of that feature irresistible: Be judicious in its use. First, it burns through battery capacity like there's no tomorrow. Second, putting the sensor in a constantly energized state heats it up. More heat means more noise and stuck pixels drowning out the signal from faint objects and detail. If at all possible, verify your framing using your single shots taken with your astrophotography program before resorting to live view.
White balance settings in the camera have no bearing when you're saving to RAW files. That setting only means something when you're the camera is saving to JPEG or other non-raw formats.
White balance settings in the camera have no bearing when you're saving to RAW files. That setting only means something when you're the camera is saving to JPEG or other non-raw formats.
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Re: DSLR camera settings
Thanks! I wondered about that. I have to fool with that program some. When I click "Live View" I hear the camera shutter open and I was wondering if keeping it open would heat the sensor.dghent wrote: ↑Sun Jul 07, 2019 4:19 pm One note about using live view on cameras, especially ones that have articulated rear displays which make use of that feature irresistible: Be judicious in its use. First, it burns through battery capacity like there's no tomorrow. Second, putting the sensor in a constantly energized state heats it up. More heat means more noise and stuck pixels drowning out the signal from faint objects and detail. If at all possible, verify your framing using your single shots taken with your astrophotography program before resorting to live view.
White balance settings in the camera have no bearing when you're saving to RAW files. That setting only means something when you're the camera is saving to JPEG or other non-raw formats.
Larry
For visual:
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
10" Skywatcher collapsible goto dob, various EP's and a Celestron StarSense auto align.
For imaging:
Orion 8" astrograph 800mm @ F3.9
Eq6-R Pro controlled by APT via EQmod with an OTA mounted mini PC
Tele Vue Paracorr Type 2 coma corrector
Altair Hypercam 26C
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