Rock, When you run WinXP operating system on a MAC one uses drivers for Windows not for a MAC. The problem is that it doesn't mount meaning that when plugged...
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Donald Lulejian
donboysail
Aug 2, 2008 3:26 pm
Have ADS frame grabber and DSS software, but can't sync the image. I only get a black screen image stored after Dss captures what the ADS video grabber has...
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Donald Lulejian
donboysail
Aug 2, 2008 6:26 pm
I figured it out. I was using a misleading setting for b&w or color resolution....
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bienduga
Aug 2, 2008 9:55 pm
Rock/Jack, I've been trying to figure out if the MFR-3 focal reducer will work with my focuser in travel. After doing some research, I think I figured out how...
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rdaskins
Aug 2, 2008 10:03 pm
Rock, I sent you an image last night. Don't know if you have had a chance to look at it, but regardless; I sent the camera to you today. US post office...
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bienduga
Aug 2, 2008 10:04 pm
Rock/Jack, After thinking about this some more, I was under the assumption that the MFR-3 was a 1.25" lense. Now I think it may not be. Could you let me know...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 2, 2008 10:34 pm
Tom, The camera has C-mount threading as does the 10mm extension ring and the MFR-3 (1" x 32 TPI - the standard for C and CS-Mount lenses). The side of the...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 2, 2008 10:58 pm
Bob, Hopefully it is clear in Ottawa and if so, Rock will at his lot in Foymount for the 4th International Video Starparty. I am sure he will get back with...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 3, 2008 12:25 am
Tom, I will have to play with the equations as this is the first time I have seen them. Rock has done some optical bench testing with the MFR-3 and the...
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Massimo Torri
mi97ki
Aug 3, 2008 3:20 am
Yesterday I tried to purchase one ADS device from London Drugs (I live in Edmonton, AB) and was quite suprised to learn that the product had been recalled by...
6497
mojocvh
Aug 3, 2008 11:21 am
Hi, just joined the group, looking forwards to trawling through posts for information and advice on colour ccd video astro cams! rgds Andy Brown....
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 3, 2008 11:32 am
Andy, Welcome to the MallinCam E-Group. Back in October of 2007, you were asking on the videoastro forum about using your C-8 with filters to produce a color...
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rdaskins
Aug 3, 2008 12:37 pm
Jack, no worries. I figured as much. But man was I missing the Mallincam last night. Clear, transparent, dark skies, and 65 degrees. Oh well.... Bob ... ...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 3, 2008 2:24 pm
Bob, My color camera is presently on loan at a stargaze in Wisconsin. But even if I had it, it was too hot last night to use it. It got up to 100F yesterday...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 4, 2008 12:26 am
I have been using my Video Express USBAV-191 for 2 years without a problem. I tried to look for a recall on the internet, but did not find one. Jack Jack...
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bienduga
Aug 4, 2008 4:07 am
Jack, According to the equations, the additional in travel of the focuser is not related to the telescope, but solely on the reducer. So, does the additional...
6503
bienduga
Aug 4, 2008 4:12 am
Jack, So the 1.25 eyepiece adapter that comes with the unit is capable of attaching to either the Cam or the MFR-3? It doesn't sound like they have the same...
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jhuerkmp@...
jackhuerkamp
Aug 4, 2008 12:14 pm
Tom, You can't screw the 1.25" adapter onto the MFR-3 or vice versa. You use one or the other. Use the 1.25" adapter when you don't want a focal reducer -...
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Richard W. Blaisdell
adkstars
Aug 4, 2008 1:34 pm
Well I'm back. 9 days camping at the SSP had 4 great nights and lots to see.The MCHP Color was a hit. Everyone was amazed at the images on my Speco.The best...
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stephanlalonde
Aug 4, 2008 3:22 pm
After debating with the weather predictions, I decided to head out at 5pm. I got there at 7pm and it was pouring, but about 1 hour later (naturally after I...
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andy brown
mojocvh
Aug 4, 2008 6:43 pm
Just looked through that album and am well impressed........................... To: mallincam@yahoogroups.com From: blaisdell25@... Date: Mon, 4 Aug...
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Simon Hanmer
shanmer52
Aug 4, 2008 6:47 pm
Folks ... Sounds like Sunday night at Foymount was a repeat of the previous two nights ... see http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/message/42396 - even ...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 4, 2008 11:01 pm
Rick, Thanks for posting the images. I am getting use to not observing down here in Louisiana. Its been too hot to drag out a scope. Perhaps when I finish...
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Richard Blaisdell
adkstars
Aug 4, 2008 11:28 pm
As you know I have an Explora-Dome and I forgot how blessed I am as not having to lug stuff.It took 5 trips down the hill in back of my house to load up and...
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bienduga
Aug 4, 2008 11:43 pm
Jack, Ok, I'm beginning to understand.... How does the Mallincam stand up to dew? The other night my scope was dripping wet and all my lenses and filters were...
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Jack Huerkamp
jackhuerkamp
Aug 5, 2008 12:41 am
Rick, Well I drilled the 12 anchor bolts into the concrete yesterday, shimmed up the POD, placed silicon caulking between the slab and POD, removed the shims...
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Mitch
mitchy_28
Aug 5, 2008 2:29 am
All, Sorry for the delay. To all who went to Foymount on Friday and Saturday (1st /2nd) august 08. We appreciate all who showed up.. hope you all had a good...
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shlomiesdad1
Aug 5, 2008 4:49 pm
I have some old Nikon lenses. Does anyone have experience connecting camera lenses to the mallincam. It seems to me that they may be good wide field lenses....
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jhuerkmp@...
jackhuerkamp
Aug 5, 2008 5:44 pm
Ethan, Get a Nikon to C-mount adapter and you will be in business. I bought a Nikon knock-off from EBay - a Quantary 70-210 f/4 zoom lens and an adapter from...
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jcoe@...
jeffacoe
Aug 5, 2008 6:25 pm
... Proceed to your local camera store they will have in stock or can special order a 'nikon mount to c-adapter' for you , sorry I am not not familar with...
