Software settings for SPC880 flashed

[Rapallokid]

Hi, could someone help a novice please.

I have bought a SPC880 and have followed the instructions for removing the grey cover and lense. I have attached the 1.25 adapter and have attached it to the scope (Nexstar6 se). All i can get on my laptop is grey fuzz. I am using software called Debut video capture and have tried playing around with the settings, contrast, exposure etc.

Is there an optimum way to set the camera up? Im not precious about the software so if i need to change it no problem.

Many thanks in advance for any advice.

Rapallokid.

[TheThing]

Try SharpCap instead. Much better for controlling the SPC900!

[Rapallokid]

Many thanks much appreciated.

[steelfixer]

Second the Sharpcap recomendation.

In the Spc 800 control panel turn off all auto settings with the exception of the White balance.

In the sharpcap control panel you want to set it up something like this.

Gain 60 to 70%

Gamma 0%

Brightness and contrast 50-60%

Frame rate 10fps in good seeing down to 5fps normal conditions (cloudy lol)

The compression it y2u2

Once you get it up and running you can alter the gain ect to suit.

but keep the gamma turned off.