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mclewis1
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Re: LN-300 x1024@f/10!! new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5617391 - 01/11/13 02:45 PM

Jim,

What options do you see when you select Source on the video tab?

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svrider1000
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Re: LN-300 x1024@f/10!! [Re: mclewis1]
#5617648 - 01/11/13 05:42 PM

It seems to work now. Thanks for the reply. It seems like as soon as I ask for help things start to work on their own

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svrider1000
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Re: LN-300 x1024@f/10!! new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5633433 - 01/20/13 03:37 PM

Hi,

I had more time to play around with this camera. I really like it a lot. I am figuring out how much Sense Up to use for each object. My only challenge now is getting the color back and how to get Jupiter to show up with less light so that I can see the bands.

Thanks for any info anyone has on this.

Jim

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mega256
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Loc: N of Tampa

Re: LN-300 x1024@f/10!! new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5633516 - 01/20/13 04:35 PM

There is an option for svideo (normal mcx) or video rca,that needs to be checked..
After you select your video card..VIDEO SOURCE..

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barbarosa
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Re: LN-300 x1024@f/10!! new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5633967 - 01/20/13 09:42 PM

Quote:

I am figuring out how much Sense Up to use for each object. My only challenge now is getting the color back and how to get Jupiter to show up with less light so that I can see the bands. Jim

Jim-
I will take a run at these questions.

SensUp--I don't use it. Unless a DSO is very bright (M42) I start with x1024. Then go to shorter integrations if needed.(Exposure -Normal, LENS- ELECTR. SPEED x1024)

No or little color when when AGC is ON, haven't checked for color using SENSUP.

For Jupiter, start with SPEED 1/60 or so then move to faster speeds until cloud bands are visible. Then you might want to try the one or two faster speeds. Likely when you see clouds you won't see the moons very well.

My CPC is cooling down now and I will target Jupiter on NSN. If you sign in, I will be glad to try various settings. If not tonight then anytime you see me on NSN.

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svrider1000
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Re: LN-300 x1024@f/10!! new

[Re: barbarosa]
#5633998 - 01/20/13 09:58 PM

mega256 Thanks for the reply. I was using version 2.5 on my laptop and 2.8 on my desktop. The desktop had color and the laptop didn't I am going to test out 2.8 on my laptop tonight hopefully.

barbarosa,

Thank you for all of the settings info. I am not using the global Sense Up but the one below Electrical. I will try and join your broadcast tonight

Thank you both.

Jim

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svrider1000
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Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: mega256]
#5636495 - 01/22/13 09:38 AM

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Yes Jim the agc vrs the brightness made a diference keep agc low and brightness under 20 and color with daylight will work

I totally missed this post. I noticed last night after I finished viewing in black and white again that my color was at AUTO even after I thought I set it to Day. Hopefully I can test I can test it out tonight before the clouds come in.

Thanks

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svrider1000
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Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5648257 - 01/28/13 01:57 PM Attachment (34 downloads)

Once I set it to day it was able to see color. Last night was not very clear so I was only able to look at M42 for about 5 minutes and I could not see Jupiter to test it out. I attached an image below that is not very good because of the conditions and amount of time I had to take it.

Thanks

Edited by svrider1000 (01/28/13 01:59 PM)

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svrider1000
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Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5648274 - 01/28/13 02:01 PM Attachment (31 downloads)

Here is a black and white image of what I was able to see with my 80mm f5 refractor before I set it to Day

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svrider1000
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Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5680086 - 02/14/13 07:25 PM Attachment (13 downloads)

Here is a quick video I took last night. I sort of took a small part and looped it a few times. I also added an image. These are not stacked at all.

Test Video of Orion Nebula with XLT 150 and LN-300 CCD camera

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mega256
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Reged: 05/10/07

Loc: N of Tampa

Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5685791 - 02/17/13 07:29 PM Attachment (13 downloads)

Its been awhile,...But just did some solar with this cam and a Lunt 60Tha..

Edited by mega256 (02/17/13 07:32 PM)

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mega256
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Loc: N of Tampa

Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: mega256]
#5685796 - 02/17/13 07:33 PM Attachment (18 downloads)

and 1 more
its a great solar camera.

Edited by mega256 (02/17/13 07:34 PM)

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svrider1000
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Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: mega256]
#5686003 - 02/17/13 09:30 PM

Very nice images Bob.

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mega256
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Reged: 05/10/07

Loc: N of Tampa

Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: svrider1000]
#5690314 - 02/20/13 07:54 AM

This camera is easy to use on the Sun and planets,,
But I still prefer the Samsung 435(200) for deep sky..
Its just easy to use...over the Ntech..With DSO the entech
seams to be very touchy about agc.

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E-Ray
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Loc: Austin, TX

Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: mega256]
#5700756 - 02/25/13 11:04 PM

Hi Bob,
Can you confirm the solder location for the Ground (G)terminal for the hand controller? Is it the bottom left of the 5 pins in your photo with blue marks for solder points or is it the center pin?

Regards, Ed

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E-Ray
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Loc: Austin, TX

Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: mega256]
#5700762 - 02/25/13 11:07 PM

Hi Bob,
Can you confirm the solder location for the Ground (G) terminal for the hand controller? Is it the bottom left of the 5 pins in your photo with blue marks for solder points or is it the center pin?

Regards, Ed

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mega256
scholastic sledgehammer

Reged: 05/10/07

Loc: N of Tampa

Re: Ntech 300(small version) x1024 ex view camera new

[Re: E-Ray]
#5701252 - 02/26/13 09:34 AM

Its on the left side marked with G as in post #5395899

Its the same as the coax ground any common point will work.

Edited by mega256 (02/26/13 09:38 AM)

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