Question on DSLR focus

[Zuts]

Hi All,

I have installed DSLR Focus 3.3.15 on a windows 2000 laptop. I have also downloaded the twain drivers.

With the camera in manual focus mode and when i click connect i get 'none'
in the connect options box.

Has anyone connected an EOS 400d to this software?

The laptop recognises the camera and when i plug it in (usb) a dialog pops up identifying it as a eos 400d.

Any help would be appreciated

Paul

[[1ponders]]

Did you ask about DSLR Focus' usability with the 400D prior to purchase? As far as I am aware (up until about 4 weeks ago) Chris Venter hadn't updated DSLR Focus to operate with the 400D.

[[1ponders]]

You could try to point the software to the Autocapture folder for the 400D and see if that works. Do you have the manual? It should be in there somewhere on how to use DSLR focus with cameras other than Canon. You might be able to do that with the 400D. Might, I say>

[Zuts]

Thanks Paul

I have a 300d as well which i am thinking of selling. I will probably keep the program as hopefully he will update it in the future. Until then what else can i use with the 400 d?

I will try autocapture but i just ran out of batteries :(

fortunately or unfortunately i have a few days before this rain stops to sort it out...

[[1ponders]]

If you just want to focus then you can use Focus Assist which is designed to be used with the 400D http://www.xmission.com/~jstanley/focusassist/ . I downloaded a magnifying application as well to help. Zoom into the stars about 6X helps greatly in deciding if focus is close enough. http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_3_39_13460.html

It works a treat together. A friend of mine had the same problem, wanting to use DSLR Focus. This way is almost as good but you don't get the number of graphs you do with DSLR Focus

[[1ponders]]

btw, make sure you have the save on CF card checked rather than on the PC. It makes it a lot quicker.

As a rough guide set your ISO to 800 and your Tv to 4 or 5 sec. That will be long enough. Don't select a really bright star, you want one that is fairly dim for the focusing to work effectively. Using the magnifier what you are looking for is a central bright pixel with fainter ones around and small unseen stars popping into visibility when you are at the critical focus.

[Zuts]

Thanks again Paul,

I will give it a try tomorrow night :)