Camera Control Software

[Andyb90]

Hi Everyone,

I've been happily using APT to control my 600D for several months, but after a recent windows update I can no longer select an imaging plan. I've tried to resolve the issue and posted in the software section and the APT forum. But unfortunately no luck :-(

So now I'm looking for alternative software to control my camera. Would also be good if it can control a CCD too as eventually I want to upgrade.

I was thinking maybe SGPro as it seems to offer a lot of features for the $99 price tag.

Any recommendations on software would be gratefully recieved.

Andy.

 

[lrt75914]

16 minutes ago, Andyb90 said:

Hi Everyone,

I've been happily using APT to control my 600D for several months, but after a recent windows update I can no longer select an imaging plan. I've tried to resolve the issue and posted in the software section and the APT forum. But unfortunately no luck :-(

So now I'm looking for alternative software to control my camera. Would also be good if it can control a CCD too as eventually I want to upgrade.

I was thinking maybe SGPro as it seems to offer a lot of features for the $99 price tag.

Any recommendations on software would be gratefully recieved.

Andy.

 

I know it's only limited to Canon DSLRs but have you tried BackyardEOS?

[RuralBill]

Contact Ivo at APT and he will sort very quickly, the support from him is second to none

Bill

[Atreta]

just a wild guess,  but since the referred update has something to do with the windows customer experience,  you could try disabling it.  here is a link that teaches how to do it:

http://superuser.com/questions/972501/how-to-stop-microsoft-from-gathering-telemetry-data-from-windows-7-8-and-8-1

hope it helps. 

[Waldemar]

why don't you do a systemrecovery on the date before the update?

[Andyb90]

I did a couple of system restores to confirm the issue was caused by the update, but then unfortunately my restore point disappeared so I can't roll back now :-(

I managed to un-install the update, but still get the issue.

IVO recommended I check the drivers, which I did and they're all up to date.

So I think the only other option would be to re-install Windows, but I've got ASCOM, EQMOD, CDC, PHD2, AstroTortilla etc all set-up and working so I'm not really keen on starting over :-(

The worst part is the update relates to Windows 10 compatibility, so not really important.

I've now disabled auto updates and I'm only installing the critical ones.

Andy.

[Andyb90]

APT appears to be working again now. I used my laptop last night and thought I'd check it just in case. I was able to load and image plans as normal. 

Hopefully it will continue to work. Although I'm a bit puzzled as to why it is okay now as I haven't changed anything.

Andy.