Question on CCD Stack

[TrevorW]

I've downloaded a trial version but will CCD Stack stack RAW files or must they be converted to FIT first

[Bassnut (Fred)]

umm, the implication there is you are attempting to use DSLR images with CCD stack. I think youll have to convert to FIT or TIFF 1st, but I wouldnt bother IMO. Images plus is the go for DSLR RAWs, its made for DSLRs, youll find CCd stack very awkward and slow for monster DSLR subs..

[Paul Haese]

I agree with Fred. IP is the go for DSLR and CCD stack is good for mono and colour CCD images.

[TrevorW]

Thanks

[Manav (Yugant)]

Hi Guys,

Sorry to hijack the thread I have just started getting into imaging and have decided to take multiple shots at different exposures. For example 5sec, 10sec, 20sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min, 4min, 8min + Dark frames all @ ISO 800.

Do I then use Image plus for stacking them and photoshop afterwards for adjusting color curves?

Sorry totally new to this.

Regards

[Octane (Humayun)]

Yugant,

You can use a multitude of image processing software.

But, yes, you're right. You use software to stack/combine them, and then Photoshop to salt-and-pepper to taste.

IRIS is free and does absolutely everything.

Regards,
Humayun

[Manav (Yugant)]

Thanks H