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Hi Everyone, I got my Bresser HD Deep Sky Camera working with SharpCap after some jiggery pokery. In the end (if I'd been able to find the right details and order of things) it's fairly easy. The steps I followed are here: Make sure the camera is visible in Windows Device Manager - it was for me on Windows 11 just by plugging it in Install ASCOM Platform latest version - I used version 6.6 from ASCOM Platform (free) download Windows version (freedownloadmanager.org) Install ToupTekToupSkySetup from Toupsky(Windows)/Dshow/ASCOM Driver for Astronomy Camera (touptek.com) NOTE: This does not install the ASCOM Driver for ToupCam style cameras (Bresser HD Camera is one of these) Install ASCOMToupTekSetup Driver for Touptek Camera from the same place This is the bit that actually makes SharpCap recognise the Camera Restart your PC (VERY IMPORTANT) Install SharpCap from Downloads – SharpCap – Lunar, Planetary, Solar and Deep Sky Imaging. EAA and Live Stacking. Launch SharpCap Select 'ASCOM ToupTek Camera Driver' from the 'Cameras' menu I found that if I installed SharpCap before the ASCOM driver it simply wouldn't find the camera, however, if I then uninstalled SharpCap and re-installed it, it worked fine. I didn't need to copy files around after the install - as long as you reboot after step 4 the camera appears as 'ASCOM ToupTek Camera Driver' in Sharpcam. Hopefully that's useful for anyone having the same issue that I had. Now - on to actually doing some imaging😀

Tomatobro, will have a look at that too. Cheers

Nope, not really tried anything yet coz couldn't get the camera going with sharpcap 😀 Was looking at sharpcak as seen others say it was easier to use than toupskay and, as I'm just starting out, easy is good. I'll take a look. Thanks.

HI tomatobro, it's v4.0.8973 64bit

Hi All, I've just started looking at imaging and have bought a Bresser HD Deep Sky Camera. Looking around, many people advise using SharpCap rather than the included Toupsky software. Unfortunately, sharpCap can't see the camera. Things I've done so far after looking through various forums: Checked I have the latest camera drivers - check Checked I have the latest toupsky software - check (camera appears to be working in toupsky) Checked the camera is there in device manager - check Copied what I think are the driver files into the SharpCap folder (toupcam.sys, .cat, .dll & .inf) - check does anyone have any other ideas? Operating system is Windows 11 Cheers Watcher

Perfect Johninderby. Thanks.

Hi All, I'm after a bit of advice. I have a Celestron 130 eq on a CG-2 mount and tripod. I also have a Skymax90 Mak with a photo tripod mounting plate. The Mak and photo tripod is great as a grab and go but I'd like to also use it on the CG2 for a bit more stability and control. The question is simple - what kind of adapter plate do I need to buy to fit the skymax to the CG2 - it sounds simple but I just can't tell from all the different options. Basically I want a plate that will attach to the skymax via a 1/4 inch screw and then slide into the CG2 dovetail. Any help appreciated.

OK so firstly, thanks for the advice (and the chuckles about what Americans call a small car). After a bit more looking and keeping in mind some of tbe commemts I've settled on an Acuter Mak80 and an Alt/AZ mount and tripod. Not only will it fit into to the car but also into my backpack when wild camping in tbe Cairngorms. Seems like a good allrounder. @Louis D at this point there is no car...everything I need for 5 days is on my back. 😀

One of these....(I'm not joking)

Thanks both for the advice. Liking the look of the evostar. Not used a Dobsonian before and always wondered how easy they are to keep stable on uneven ground but the fact it's a 150 might sway me in that direction.

Hi All, I currently use a celestron 130 reflector as my scope at home and after booking a holiday in southern Scotland decided I'd take it with me in the hope of some clear and dark skies. Anyway, long story short, I didn't have enough room to take it and then had the best skies I've seen in ages so I've decided I want a scope I can travel with. I'm thinking about a slokey 50080 as it comes with the tripod and a travel bag. Does anyone have any experience with slokey scopes or can recommend something similar. I'm thinking a 500/80 refractor is about right for portability? Cheers

Perfect. Thanks Glen. The do have them. Order placed.

Hi All, anyone k ow where I can get a T adapter for Panassonic Lumix DMC G3 (M4/3 fitting) in the UK. I can only find them in China and I ordered one but when it arrived it's not the correct fitting. It's too large. Any help appreciated, much disappointment ensued last night 😕

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Hi David, and welcome. I'm in Fife too (Leven) and also new to the hobby having just bought my first scope last week. Once lockdown is lifted a couple of good viewing sites (bases just on online googling) seem to be around Loch Leven and East Lomond. I'll be checking them out myself so I'll let you know.