Hi Bill, I've also used the Neximage on the sun, using a Celestron solar filter. Works fine. As others have said, its a question of getting the settings right...
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HIPOLITO JIMENEZ
spacenuts2003
Oct 4, 2011 12:03 pm
I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - HIPOLITO HIPOLITO JIMENEZ Chief at BSVAC Greater New York City Area Confirm that you know...
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A Yahoo User
jjpetrowest
Oct 9, 2011 6:11 am
Anyone out there do the Neximage hardware mods? I have all of the parts needed but cannot modify mine because mine is a different model than what is on the...
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smallhokies5
Oct 20, 2011 2:42 am
Thanks, Freddy. Its good to hear from the original modifier of the cam. Any thoughts on bench testing the LX mod? After hooking it up for some cub scouts the...
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smallhokies5
Oct 21, 2011 12:58 am
Its working again. It was a simple setting in WxAstroCapture to uncheck the LXamp setting. This was preventing the shutter circuit (Pin 5 on my 9-pin serial...
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Freddy Diaz
fjdiazg
Oct 21, 2011 2:21 pm
I'm glad you have it working! If you want to use the AMP off setting, I would suggest one of three things based on how you control de camera: 1) If you...
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Freddy Diaz
fjdiazg
Oct 31, 2011 5:47 pm
Hi Group, I got some pictures of Jupiter with my Neximage in Raw mode. Details on my webpage http://fdiazhome.tzo.com/Astronomy/PoD Also did a quick test of...
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imontam
Nov 3, 2011 12:54 am
Nice images, Freddy!... Especially for an 8 inch telescope. A 2X barlow is usually the max I can use with my SC8 on Jupiter and still hope for a decent...
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Freddy Diaz
fjdiazg
Nov 3, 2011 1:48 am
Thanks Monti, Yes, RAW Mod is my choice for taking the videos of Solar System objects. Some time ago I was able to push even a better picture with the same C8,...
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Don
whirlpoolgal...
Nov 5, 2011 4:51 am
Hi all, My sensor has dust motes all over the imaging area when using a 2x barlow. I tried using a blower bulb but its still there. I tried using a fine lens...
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metalflash@...
dieterkuespert
Nov 5, 2011 5:44 pm
Hi Don, your words: 'My sensor has dust motes all over the imaging area when using a 2x barlow' leads me to the conclusion that it can't be the sensor. Either...
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pagestu
Nov 7, 2011 5:44 pm
Hi all, awesome photos Freddy; can I ask a question please; I have just started using the NexImage with a Celestron 130. I have been able to image Jupiter and...
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Freddy Diaz
fjdiazg
Nov 7, 2011 7:22 pm
Thanks, It may seem that your image is overexposed, I don't know what software are you using, but it may have a menu where you can adjust exposure time. I...
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Don
whirlpoolgal...
Nov 8, 2011 3:08 am
Hi Dieter, I do see dust motes when not using a barlow, just they are more prominent with the barlow. Jupiter for example is so large it almost that it almost...
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dieterkuespert
Nov 8, 2011 6:32 pm
Hi Don, so the cleaning part of my first reply is applicable. Good luck Dieter...
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smallhokies5
Nov 13, 2011 12:21 am
Stu, I was finally able to pick up the cloud bands myself (see my Photo folder). Note that I also captured in Color RAW mode. My photo was with a 5" scope...
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S
pagestu
Nov 13, 2011 12:26 am
Thanks for that, I am using the Philips driver, as I'm on Vista, ggrrrr! Had a heck of a job loading it on. Stu...
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smallhokies5
Nov 13, 2011 12:45 am
I have the philips driver as well since I am on Win7-64. It worked pretty well for me but there was a documented process for the 64 bit versions. My 130SLT...
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jaybushmartin
Nov 19, 2011 2:59 pm
Hi everyone: I just recently got a used neximage. I was considering the raw mode conversion. Is this conversion really worth it? Has anyone shot any...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Nov 19, 2011 4:04 pm
Jay: The increased sensitivity is worthwhile IF you are using the NexImage (as I am) for a guide camera. Can't speak to Win 7 query. Bryan...
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Freddy Diaz
fjdiazg
Nov 19, 2011 4:27 pm
The raw mode changes the way the image is compressed in order to be able to be sent over a USB 1.1 bus. For more details visit:...
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smallhokies5
Nov 20, 2011 4:58 pm
I've found the RAW mode provides better resolution. The nice thing about the modification is it is reversible so you have nothing to lose by trying it out. My...
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jaybushmartin
Nov 21, 2011 4:13 am
Thanks. That is exactly what I am going to try. I appreciate the reply from a fellow hokie. Jay...
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smallhokies5
Nov 21, 2011 5:41 pm
That just goes to show you how prevalent us hokies are and how it can distract from my hobby. I was hearing all weekend from folks telling me how clear it was...
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jaybushmartin
Nov 22, 2011 3:40 am
Hi: Yes. I am in Richmond, va. I actually grew up outside of Blacksburg and was one of the local folks to attend. I got an undergraduate awhile back in 87. How...
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paddy
paddyboots6810
Nov 24, 2011 4:14 pm
Hi, whats a hookie? Google didn't help me much but mabey it was looking for a local Irish description. A bit of a random question I know, but... Paddy...
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Worsel
bryancashion
Nov 24, 2011 6:07 pm
Virginia Tech University Hokies, Blacksburg, Virginia...
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L Kendall
k5end@att.net
Nov 30, 2011 4:28 pm
I found dust on both my Neximage CCD surface and on my Barlow lens. LK...
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jerrymagby
Jan 9, 2012 7:24 pm
Does anyone know why I would keep getting the "Filter cannot report capture information" with my amcap software? I verified that I installed the correct...
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Peter G
peterthebike
Jan 13, 2012 4:02 pm
I am using a Dell Inspiron 15 laptop running Windows 7 Home Premium SP1. ... and the Philips SPC 900NC PC Camera shows in device manager to be working...
