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by Ewan
Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Best Solar Camera
Replies: 5
Views: 1281

Re: Best Solar Camera

Yes the PG IMX174 has been faultless so far with extremely high frame rates on USB3 saving to an SSD.
My old camera was a DMK""618 but maxed out at 60Fps
by Ewan
Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 6th of February 2018.
Replies: 11
Views: 1647

Re: Sol from the 6th of February 2018.

Well caught & processed.
by Ewan
Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 7-2-2018
Replies: 15
Views: 1750

Re: Sol 7-2-2018

Nice one Steve nice to see a spot once more, fingers crossed there's more to come.
by Ewan
Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 6th Feb AR2699
Replies: 8
Views: 1268

Re: 6th Feb AR2699

Nice capture Robert & it's about time something happened on the disc ;-)
by Ewan
Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 1st, 3rd and 4th of February 2018.
Replies: 11
Views: 1368

Re: Sol from the 1st, 3rd and 4th of February 2018.

The CaK is really nice Eroel, nice set all round.
by Ewan
Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Ha Solar Image
Replies: 31
Views: 4947

Re: First Ha Solar Image

Don't want to hijack Christopher's 1st FD image any longer surfice to say I will have to do more reading but I can also say when the data is loaded into AS!2 it is detected as 16Bit as well, Flir do make it sound like 16Bit captures are possible with this camera but not clearly ;-) Bart take a look ...
by Ewan
Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Ha Solar Image
Replies: 31
Views: 4947

Re: First Ha Solar Image

Hi Ewan, FC works for me, as does Genika. But Genika misses some features. If I want to make an animation I set the fps at about 40 fps. Otherwise the SSD explodes in a short time. As far as I know I can't control the fps in Genika. The PGR IMX174 has a 10/12 bit ADC. So it seems that you can't tak...
by Ewan
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:52 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Ha Solar Image
Replies: 31
Views: 4947

Re: First Ha Solar Image

Firstly well done Christopher on your 1st FD capture. I have a PG IMX174 but don't 'get on' with FC so I use Genika Astro which is very straightforward. I think my USB3 ports has SS next to the port so you know which is which, worth a look. From what I have read SER files are preferable over AVI as ...
by Ewan
Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1808

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

That 2nd image is the one that really got me thinking that maybe I could use my C8, I understand mine is not the HD or indeed I will not be as low as 0.3A but even so I have to give this some serious thought. As you know Christian, when we spoke before, the filter & cell won't be wasted either w...
by Ewan
Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Noise, Firecapture and imaging questions
Replies: 61
Views: 11060

Re: Noise, Firecapture and imaging questions

I can't help with much sorry Alexandra but I thought the 8Bit-16Bit button etc auto detects the input file & adjusts accordingly. I am sure if you try to load an 8Bit file & select 16Bit the image goes to pot, havn't used it in a while though same as most. Just trying it on my 'Heart & S...
by Ewan
Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1808

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

I think you'll find a better image with the refractor, despite the theoretical improvement from additional aperture for the SCT (or is that not the question?) Please let us know how it turns out If you take a look at Christian Viladrich's SCT images Bruce I think you will be quite surprised as to t...
by Ewan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1808

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

Yes as soon as you mentioned the D-ERF size I realised the difference would be even greater :D So you have no problems using a native Quark giving F42 or there abouts then ? good news for me then. I have an idea on full ERF design but need to find someone who could machine a cell for me. Anyway this...
by Ewan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1808

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

You need to measure the free aperture of the ERF (it will be less than 135mm as some of it is held in the cell wall) to get the right numbers. As you said once before Mark it was indeed 125mm. The main thing I was trying to find out was how much difference there is using a 152mm or the C8 @ 203mm, ...
by Ewan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1808

Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

Hi members, Bored & geeky info follows (you have been warned :lol: ) Not been in here for ages due to work, weather & alt of the sun so feel a little cheeky asking questions straight off the bat but here goes. I solar image using an AA 80mm EDT & a Tecnosky 152mm F5.9, both using a Quark...
by Ewan
Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Hi guys!
Replies: 13
Views: 2455

Re: Hi guys!

Can't wait to see some solar work from that setup, now that will be hi res ;-) , love that Mars image & the detail was astounding.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2671 with PGR GH IMX174
Replies: 13
Views: 2206

Re: AR2671 with PGR GH IMX174

Bart can't you use Genika Astro instead ?
That software already allows RAW capture & full speed captures, 8Bit full res should give around 163Fps & 16Bit around 87Fps.
Takes a little time to get used to Genika but once you do it's great & reliable.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ARs in high res from Aug 23
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: ARs in high res from Aug 23

Can't say I have noticed any fixed pattern noise from my Point Grey IMX174, maybe the other components in the camera causing issues.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2674 moving on (Aug 31)
Replies: 6
Views: 1238

Re: AR2674 moving on (Aug 31)

Lack of film could possible be due to the recent eclipse & a run of the product going out the door so quickly maybe.
Nice images Gabrieli thanks for sharing.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2674 close up in H-a with C11, ARIES 295mm DERF and QUARK Chr.
Replies: 9
Views: 2005

Re: AR2674 close up in H-a with C11, ARIES 295mm DERF and QUARK Chr.

Now that's a nice image Valery, not your usual super close up & I prefer it to be honest, probably done because of the seeing. Yes it looks a little 'soft' but a great capture. What res was the Basler on ?
by Ewan
Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Need input on mono camera for Ha
Replies: 8
Views: 1438

Re: Need input on mono camera for Ha

Yep I have a Point Grey IMC174, 1920 x 1200 res, at full res, Mode 7 on in 16 Bit it does around 87Fps, 8Bit will over double that rate. Very low noise as Christian explained. 1280 res is a good setting for me as 3ms - 5ms 20 second captures give a lot of frames with a high chance of good images. A ...
by Ewan
Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark
Replies: 14
Views: 2589

Re: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark

Amazing set of captures, some really fine detail.
by Ewan
Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Watching me Watching the Sunset
Replies: 7
Views: 1132

Re: Watching me Watching the Sunset

Very nice mini set Derek, what a place to live ;-)
by Ewan
Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:10 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Playing Catchup... Prom Ani from 31st July
Replies: 5
Views: 968

Re: Playing Catchup... Prom Ani from 31st July

That's still some nice action Mark, we have had nothing but cloud or rain here, hope you enjoyed the break & well deserved ;-)
by Ewan
Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:22 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quark and TS 115 APO
Replies: 32
Views: 6194

Re: Quark and TS 115 APO

Also what you have to remember is that not all Quark owners post on here. There are some stunning Quark images out there that easily beat a Lunt or other solar scopes, you just have to find them. I have seen 'complaints' about a lot of solar scopes costing mega money, you pays your money & makes...
by Ewan
Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First and second light with Intes Micro 150 f10 in Ha
Replies: 9
Views: 1792

Re: First and second light with Intes Micro 150 f10 in Ha

Thanks for sharing Oreoluna, can you say why did you choose to use binning ?
I have tried it a few times on my 152mm Quark set up but the final images always seemed to lose definition, the final detail seemed less present than non binned.
Was it because of seeing conditions I wonder ?

Atb
by Ewan
Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lunchtime Flaring + Extras
Replies: 13
Views: 2182

Re: Lunchtime Flaring + Extras

Excellent set what more to say. Well done
by Ewan
Thu Jul 13, 2017 7:58 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Enough yet ?
Replies: 13
Views: 2132

Re: Enough yet ?

Amazing detail showing with that set up.
by Ewan
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:50 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great show today: AR2665 & Big proms
Replies: 12
Views: 2013

Re: Great show today: AR2665 & Big proms

Really nice set showing off the large prom to good effect well done 😉
by Ewan
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Foray into "Hi-Res" Solar.
Replies: 22
Views: 3824

Re: First Foray into "Hi-Res" Solar.

Very nice 'start' you have achieved there. Have you not tried Genika Astro yet ? I thought it came with the camera ? Flycap is horrid & Genika 'focus aid' does seem to work. I set my exp to 12ms, Gamma 0.8 gain to fill about 70% of histogram then use the preview Black & White point sliders t...
by Ewan
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:36 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 9JUL2017 Prominence JSM
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

Re: 9JUL2017 Prominence JSM

Nice capture, that prom was great for viewing up close & what a prom.
by Ewan
Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: 135mm D-ERF to a 160mm D-ERF
Replies: 5
Views: 4021

Re: 135mm D-ERF to a 160mm D-ERF

Sorry it's been a while guys & thanks for responding to my query.
Based on the response from Baader & yourselves I think I will just stick with the set up I have then, I wish sometimes re sellers would be a little more honest about a clients expectations.
by Ewan
Wed Jun 28, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: 135mm D-ERF to a 160mm D-ERF
Replies: 5
Views: 4021

135mm D-ERF to a 160mm D-ERF

I am looking at upgrading my Baader 135mm D-ERF I use with my 152mm F5.9 scope. I sent Baader a quick question & just got this reply back :- 'Dear Mr. Hobbs, thank you for your inquiry. I have to say that it is not very likely that you are losing much in this configuration. As the Quark has a VE...
by Ewan
Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solaractivity 12.06.2017 in H-Alpha Refractor 230mm
Replies: 15
Views: 1980

Re: Solaractivity 12.06.2017 in H-Alpha Refractor 230mm

Stunning capture of that super prom well done JP
by Ewan
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: HA 13.06.2017 Animation Prominence
Replies: 17
Views: 2545

Re: HA 13.06.2017 Animation Prominence

Excellent animations !
by Ewan
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A few images of some fabulous proms..
Replies: 12
Views: 2118

Re: A few images of some fabulous proms..

Really nice set there Mike especially that last one.
by Ewan
Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: REFRACTED REFLECTED MOON RAINBOW
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: REFRACTED REFLECTED MOON RAINBOW

Wow the things you learn, never heard of it. Cheers Mark
by Ewan
Sun May 28, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Double stacking a daystar etalon
Replies: 7
Views: 2463

Re: Double stacking a daystar etalon

Nice example Christian, right side image showing a lot finer detail.
by Ewan
Sun May 28, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First go with 135 D-ERF + Quark (26th May)
Replies: 13
Views: 2452

Re: First go with 135 D-ERF + Quark (26th May)

Same set up as me ;-), I too would say centreline is your best bet. Very nice images by the way. What Valery said is a good idea & understand his concept, makes sense. I now use an Eliminator with my setup to avoid the Newton Rings, what you may find is that ROI captures won't show any NR's at a...
by Ewan
Sun May 28, 2017 8:33 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ca K imags May 21 and Ha April 23
Replies: 12
Views: 3303

Re: Ca K imags May 21 and Ha April 23

Simply beautiful detail & contrast well done.
by Ewan
Sat May 20, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Calcium Sun - 20th May
Replies: 7
Views: 1380

Re: Calcium Sun - 20th May

Early riser catches the worm eh, well done Mark they came out well so well worth it.
by Ewan
Wed May 10, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Focus Assist in Genika Astro crashing issue
Replies: 2
Views: 678

Focus Assist in Genika Astro crashing issue

Hi, As per the title has anyone else experienced Genika crashes when clicking the focus assist button ? I have the preview running then click the button & it dumps to windows, can't remember if it did it before the last update though. Also when focussing on solar details is it normal to have two...
by Ewan
Wed May 10, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2653 animation on "G Band" (29/04/2017)
Replies: 23
Views: 3769

Re: AR2653 animation on "G Band" (29/04/2017)

Really remarkable result, watched this for ages :shock: , yes you cant use morphing tech for smoothing from 1st frame to last frame on a loop, your data captured is just too bigggg :D & I am glad it is. Stunning & looking forward to your next outing Pascal.
by Ewan
Sun May 07, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quickie PST 7th May 2017
Replies: 11
Views: 1818

Re: Quickie PST 7th May 2017

Nice few disc's you crammed in there, enjoy the wine ;-)
by Ewan
Sat May 06, 2017 12:16 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2654 with 9.25" SCT, Aries DERF and Combo Quark - May 4, 2017
Replies: 10
Views: 1730

Re: AR2654 with 9.25" SCT, Aries DERF and Combo Quark - May 4, 2017

Well they look pretty good to me. Lower ms will help but the gain may need a nudge. What res were they captured at.
by Ewan
Thu May 04, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ISS transit 2017-05-04
Replies: 16
Views: 2061

Re: ISS transit 2017-05-04

Flipping fabulous Alexandra, something I will have to have a try at & it's on my bucket list.
by Ewan
Thu May 04, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: two proms from May 3
Replies: 12
Views: 2019

Re: two proms from May 3

Excellent result Gabrieli making me really want a filter for my C8 ;-)
by Ewan
Thu May 04, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Our achievements in solar imaging. Read and see!
Replies: 12
Views: 6494

Re: Our achievements in solar imaging. Read and see!

Fantastic image it is too, goes to show though aperture doesn't 'always' win. The biggest factor for me is the conditions here in the UK but every now & then the seeing can be good. As I have said before the Quark, in particular, opened the 'solar imaging doors' to a lot of people that otherwise...
by Ewan
Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: RedSky Morning =Clouds
Replies: 8
Views: 1165

Re: RedSky Morning =Clouds

Beautiful set Derek, love those shades of red sky ;-)
by Ewan
Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G-Band Image on 26 Apr 17 from Singapore (New Image Added!!)
Replies: 25
Views: 5662

Re: G-Band Image on 26 Apr 17 from Singapore

Amazing granulation showing there despite the seeing.