I always use MaxIM auto-darks for my images. Having said that, I do have a master dark library (differing temperatures etc).
MaxIM's auto-dark removes the single column defect perfectly. Of course, if I load the master dark and calibrate it against an already dark-subtrated image, I INTRODUCE the column defect back in
So, now comes the question - which is better - continue using the auto-dark function, or turn auto-dark off and use the dark master (said in a DEEP voice
). Are there any GENUINE advantages to using a combined master than a simple single auto-dark subtract for all images?
I am thinking to just go to MaxIM full calibration each session. Worth talking me out of it or not?