Ezcap v3.23 and Qhy8l

[redfox1971]

In the planner options for ezcap v3.23 software it has a option to select (capture darkframe) and says shutter will not open when exposure is taken,dos'e this mean i don't have to cover the front ccd chip to stop any light getting in?.

Also i am getting amp glow in 1 corner of my light images and darks of 300sec i have to use flats of 230ms on my earlsman panal,and bias of 0 sec with 4 second pauses between exposures,is this correct?.

[Zakalwe]

The 8L hasnt got w mechanucal shutter...the option is only for those cameras with one.

Amp glow is mormal on these cameras as the amp is active during the interleaved readout phase (its a fixed period no mattrr how long the exposure). Its easily corrected with flats.

[redfox1971]

Many thanks Zakalwe.

[ianaiken]

If you are using ASCOM driver 3.1 your amp glow will be horrendous.  See my new post http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/209835-qhy8l-amp-glow-ascom-31-driver/