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Old 19-11-2009, 06:09 PM
Bolts_Tweed (Mark)
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Yeah Mate - I use it with a 350D - works perfectly - much better focus than I can obtain manually.

Tips -

dont have Canon Utilities going or set up for remote shooting
Configure Maxim DL for your camera (in camera set up window)
Use Maxim Dl for all your camera control (shutter speed, ISO etc)
I have found that it works better on a slightly brighter star. Focus max reccommends a 4th mag star for CCD cameras. I sometimes use even 2nd mag with the DSLR.

Then run your calibration set up (V Curve) as if it is a CCD

Then click and focus.

Then disconnect from DL and use Canon remote shooting (well I suppose you could use DL but I havent worked out icnr delay yet in DL).

The only drama is you have to manually reset your exposure to bulb on camera.

Obviously if you need to refocus its the same in reverse - disconnect canon utilities, connect DL, and focus

Wont be able to answer any qs until after the weekend -i'm leaving now to go to dark sky site. Experiment - but rest assured it works really well.

Mark
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