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Old 13-06-2020, 11:47 AM
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Best software to control a Canon ESO R?

Getting accurate focus sometimes is tricky using the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder. So I am interested in using a laptop to setup an EOS R mirrorless camera and also at the same time I can run the Polemaster I have.

What software is considered the best for controlling Canon cameras?

Backyard EOS is one I hear of a lot. Would you recommend it?

I also use a Sony A7riii but its probably expecting too much for some software to do Sony as well as Canon or is it?

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Old 13-06-2020, 11:58 AM
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I use BEOS and I find it excellent for what I need to do. Been using it for years.
It looks like your camera is supported so download the free trial and see for yourself.

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Old 13-06-2020, 01:55 PM
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Sounds the go. Do the free trial.

I guess also I could simply tether the camera to my laptop using the Canon apps for that as I don't want to use it for DSO imaging at this stage although I might but more for focusing. An ipad might be good for that too.

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Old 13-06-2020, 03:38 PM
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BEOS has features in it to help with focusing. The usual FHWM and some zoom functions.

Good luck Greg and have some fun.

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Yep, go with BYE, great for DSO and planetary
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Old 13-06-2020, 03:42 PM
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I currently use APT Astrophotography Tool. It will allow me some upgrade to many higher-end cameras for the future.
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Old 13-06-2020, 06:31 PM
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You can use the free Canon EOS Utility which has a reasonable amount of functionality to get you going.

There is also the free Canon Connect on IOS in the Apple world which connects via BT I think.

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Old 13-06-2020, 06:44 PM
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Some great advice there. Thanks.

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Old 13-06-2020, 07:07 PM
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BYEOS classic edition
Simply beautiful software for a DSLR
Been using it for over 3 years and have enjoyed every second outside with it
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Old 17-06-2020, 05:30 PM
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Thanks very much Martin for the recommendation. I'll give it a try.

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Apt is great
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Old 17-06-2020, 05:59 PM
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Hi Greg,

Digicamcontrol supports a multitude of camera models from Canon, Nikon, and Sony. It has an astromode, scripting etc... It says it supports the EOS R and the A7rii. I suspect it would also extend to the Ra and A7riii, but the software is free so try it.

Here's a list of supported cameras. There is also an associated forum for discussion.
http://digicamcontrol.com/cameras

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Old 23-06-2020, 05:45 PM
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Thanks JA and Houghy. I'll check them out.

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