The Camera Has Arrived

[Matty P]

Finally the DMK has arrived and what timing indeed. It looks like it is going to be crystal clear tonight with not one cloud, so hopefully I can get first light with this camera. :thumbsup:

I also have to say that the camera is very well made, not one bit of plastic on it. So far I am very very pleased with the DMK. :)

Matt

[matt]

Glad you finally got your camera, Matt:thumbsup:

It's always an anxious time waiting for those things to arrive.

Now the fun begins!:D

Hope the sky stays clear for you. Looking forward to seeing your first DMK images. Get some practice in on mono imaging.

[Ric]

Congrats on the new DMK Matt, I'm looking forward to seeing your first light images with it.

Cheers

[Matty P]

I think I spoke to soon. :( The clouds are rolling in as we speak. :mad2: Arrgghhh!

Also, is there anyway I can pratice using the camera indoors if the clouds don't clear up by tonight?

Matt

[leon]

Yep The cloud density is proportional to the value of the Astronomical purchased.

Leon

[Matty P]

I don't think the clouds will be clearing anytime soon. :(

I was just testing the camera on a terrestrial object and all I saw was grey. Is this normal? Do I have to change the settings?

Matt

[Lee]

Have you got it focused??
Are you using it on a scope or other lens??

[Matty P]

Hi Lee,

I am using it with my scope.

What do you mean focused?
Do you mean focus the Camera or focus the Telescope?

[Lee]

Focus the scope - the scope puts a focused image onto the chip - to focus my DMK through my refractors (ED80 and a 100mm f/5) requires an extension piece (35mm does it) or a diagonal before the DMK.

[Matty P]

Thanks Lee, will do. It's a bit dark to try now though. I hope the sky would clear by tomorrow.

Just a quick question. Which format is uncompressed?

Matt

[Lee]

Good luck! Mine focuses pretty much as the focuser is all the way out, with a 35mm extension in place.
Unsure of formats - I've only used mine for guiding so far.....

[iceman]

Use Y800!

[Matty P]

Thanks Mike, Were you just in Canberra?

Because I think you brought the clouds over here. :sadeyes: :lol:

Matt

[iceman]

Yeh it was bloody hot on Wednesday, cold on Thursday and bloody windy today! Horrible weather all round! :)

[Matty P]

I've been a bit bored lately because over here it has been cloudy. So I made a new home for my DMK. I cut a hole in my EP case to the exact dimensions of the camera. It fits like a charm.

What do you think? :thumbsup:

Matt

[Davo3960]

Impressive foam work. I've been thinking about doing the same thing. How did you cut the foam?

[Matty P]

Hi Dave,

To cut the foam I used a plain and simple Stanley knife.

Matt :thumbsup: