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by MikeCT
26.08.2016 12:32
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: Is is possible to use helicon focus to stack sky/star pictures ?
Replies: 4
Views: 8364

Re: Is is possible to use helicon focus to stack sky/star pictures ?

Surely all of these would be shot with focus at infinity, meaning no there would be no benefit from stacking?
by MikeCT
23.08.2016 22:00
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Stackshot 3X
Replies: 8
Views: 7318

Re: Stackshot 3X

A lot better than option four.
One feature I would really like is that as each stack is completed it is stored in a separate folder (as you do with the current setup) Right now Stackshot 3X places everything in a single folder which can complicate the focusing process.
by MikeCT
23.08.2016 12:38
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Stackshot 3X
Replies: 8
Views: 7318

Stackshot 3X

Stas

I know you have mentioned this, but do you have any thoughts about Remote becoming compatible with Stackshot3X?

It will be out next week! :D
We are working on it, not sure about the release date.
It is on our to-do list.
There are just not enough users to make it worthwhile.

Thanks
by MikeCT
23.08.2016 12:32
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Focus shift
Replies: 3
Views: 4683

Re: Focus shift

I have had a similar problem. One workaround is to deliberately set the initial end points well beyond what is needed. While it means the stacking program deals with unneeded shots, it avoids losing some in-focus shots over time.
by MikeCT
11.08.2016 16:08
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Stackshot 3X and Remote
Replies: 2
Views: 2953

Re: Stackshot 3X and Remote

It's odd that shots are skipped. You should send a bug report from Helicon Remote when that happens. Or do you mean that the shot is not performed by the Stackshot at all, and not that Helicon Remote fails to download the image? I am transferring directly from the camera to an external hard drive, ...
by MikeCT
09.08.2016 19:04
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Stackshot 3X and Remote
Replies: 2
Views: 2953

Stackshot 3X and Remote

Using Helicon Remote with Stackshot 3X Because Remote can only control one motor on Stackshot, I have developed this workaround to combine both Remote and Stackshot 3X. Disclaimer: I have only worked with Nikon cameras, but I assume Canon should work in a similar fashion. Camera : Either fresh batt...
by MikeCT
01.08.2016 03:03
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Using Stackshot
Replies: 6
Views: 6484

Re: Using Stackshot

Since you can control everything using Remote, there is no need for calculations. Remote will read all your camera settings, lens, speed, f stop and ISO. Once you set the start and end points on screen the program determines how many shots are needed (you can override this if you wish). Press the St...
by MikeCT
26.07.2016 16:37
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: render error 5
Replies: 5
Views: 6648

Re: render error 5

bsarver

Are you working on a copy stand? I had a similar problem because, when it is pointing straight down, the camera cannot decide if it is in portrait or landscape mode. I solved it by tilting the entire stand a few degrees.
by MikeCT
19.07.2016 16:25
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: D500
Replies: 2
Views: 3531

Re: D500

The latest download recognizes it, and seems to work so far.
by MikeCT
18.07.2016 19:58
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: D500
Replies: 2
Views: 3531

D500

When do you expect to have support for the Nikon D500?
by MikeCT
21.06.2016 15:26
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: Dust map files
Replies: 5
Views: 8139

Re: Dust map files

Posted. The map is stored as Dustmap, the stack is 76 images. Everything is in jpeg format
by MikeCT
20.06.2016 23:06
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: Dust map files
Replies: 5
Views: 8139

Re: Dust map files

I am still not sure what I am doing wrong. Stacks created with and without a Dust Map look identical. The Dust map is shot under the same conditions as the stack.
by MikeCT
10.06.2016 21:53
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: Question for Mac users
Replies: 9
Views: 6922

Re: Question for Mac users

No real change, maybe 10% faster. Is this problem unique to me, or is it a more general Mac problem?
by MikeCT
09.06.2016 14:19
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: Question for Mac users
Replies: 9
Views: 6922

Re: Question for Mac users

Sent as Habitus V2/converted/test 010685.dng
by MikeCT
08.06.2016 21:05
Forum: Helicon Focus: Support
Topic: Question for Mac users
Replies: 9
Views: 6922

Re: Question for Mac users

Unfortunately this will not allow me to attach nef or dng files.