The Camera Has Arrived

Matty P (Matt) · #1 02-01-2008, 11:46 AM

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.

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 · #2 02-01-2008, 12:16 PM

Glad you finally got your camera, Matt

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

Now the fun begins!

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

Ric · #3 02-01-2008, 12:25 PM

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

Cheers

Matty P (Matt) · #4 02-01-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt

Hope the sky stays clear for you.

I think I spoke to soon.

The clouds are rolling in as we speak.

Arrgghhh!

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

Matt

leon · #5 02-01-2008, 05:48 PM

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

Leon

Matty P (Matt) · #6 02-01-2008, 08:08 PM

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 · #7 02-01-2008, 08:23 PM

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

Matty P (Matt) · #8 02-01-2008, 08:27 PM

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 · #9 02-01-2008, 08:48 PM

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 (Matt) · #10 02-01-2008, 10:47 PM

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 · #11 02-01-2008, 10:50 PM

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 (Mike) · #12 04-01-2008, 08:14 PM

Use Y800!

Matty P (Matt) · #13 04-01-2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks Mike, Were you just in Canberra?

Because I think you brought the clouds over here.

Matt

iceman (Mike) · #14 04-01-2008, 08:56 PM

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

Matty P (Matt) · #15 04-01-2008, 09:00 PM

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?

Matt

Davo3960 · #16 05-01-2008, 08:05 AM

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

Matty P (Matt) · #17 05-01-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo3960

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

Hi Dave,

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

Matt