ASI 120MC Gain & Offset Settings

[Mav359]

Hi guys

I know how to determine my Gain & Offset settings for my QHY8L but i have just recieved my 120MC and the instructions dont seem to mention how to determine the optimal settings and the software dosent display the image info i need to determine them as i would my CCD

Is this different for planetary camera's

[knobby]

The zwo forum recommends gamma at 50, adjust the gain / fps to suit the target... Which capture software are you using? Sharpcap or fire capture are the recommended ones

[riklaunim]

Gamma is used at default value (which is 50). As for gain and exposure time that depends on target and imaging technique. Some shot at nearly max gain and as short exposure as possible (like more than 100 FPS on Mars) and some shot at lower speeds (like 60 FPS on Mars) for bright planets and use lower gain to catch less but better frames.

[Mav359]

Cheers guys

I've downloaded SharpCAP & Fire Capture to have a play with them, anyone use anything else?

[riklaunim]

There isn't anything else for Windows. There is another app for Linux/OSX. For Windows FireCapture wins in general.