1. I wanted to get a backup guide cable for my Starfish. Can I just get any ol' 6-conductor cable that has the pins oriented correctly or is there something...
In the Starfish sensitivity page, "full size image" is listed as 2047 x 1536. How's that possible since the chip used in Starfish is listed as 1280 x 1024? ...
... There's nothing special about the cable itself. You do have to have to pay attention to the pinouts of course. ... One thing you can do is to use the...
Hojong, That is an error on our web site. It refers to the prototype version of the Starfish camera that used a 3.2 MPixel image sensor. We never released a...
I am pleased too!!! Great shot. Everyone here at Fishcamp is happy to see you picked the 'California Nebula' as your first target. Keep posting and let us...
Exposure was 15min x 12, total three hours. Scope: William Optics FLT-132 Camera: Hutech Canon 5D Mount: Takahashi EM-200 Guide scope: William Optics Megrez 90...
Bob, I just realized I'm still using the V. 1.30 release software (with no problems) and should have installed what I understand is the latest release from...
Bob, Just run the .exe file and it will update the software on your computer. If you are using MaxIm DL, you will have to manually copy the MaxIm DL camera...
Hi Bob. Does Maxim DL 5 include this already? My Maxim DL 5 installation is reporting version 1.31. Just wanted to make sure that was the latest Starfish...
Jeff, The Maxim DL 5 distribution includes the latest version of our software. You are good to go. Bob fishcamp engineering 105 W. Clark Ave. Orcutt, CA...
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on the list. I just received a link from Jeff Herman. He has posted some pictures of his setup with the Starfish...
Hi guys, Just want to share with you my latest shooting guided with Starfish. Cheers. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/3074146637_c59967b7f1_o.jpg Hojong...
Hojong, WOW ! What a range of colors in that wide field of view. That Canon 5D is giving the dedicated astro-cameras a run for their money. Keep up the good...
The 2009 AstroPhoto Insight has a "2008 Camera Buyer's Guide. Among the listings are: "Starfish PRO 1" "Starfish PRO 2" and "Starfish PRO 3." Specs and prices...
Bob, What would you recommend as a filter wheel for the new camera? Will you be building one? I'll need such a camera when I run out of film... Rick...
Thanks, Bob, Teaser? OK, I downloaded it. You may put me on the teased and intrigued list. Life would be so much easier if I had a dozen kids. I could just...
Bob: Read your PDF on the Pro line. Having had experience with your guider, I would say that this is going to be one sweet camera. Looks very impressive. Are...
Rick, Well, we don't have any plans to build one just yet. You should be able to use any third party filter wheel. As long as you can adapt it to the...
John, We're hoping the camera hits a note with lots of people. It's small size and light weight will undoubtedly appeal to people that have modest mounts....
I do not know if it is possible whit your setup but one feature very appy whit is the remoute ccd whit a little flat calble about 6 to 9 inch long like this we...
Bob, If the camera was compatible with HyperStar, and I could use it at f/2 on my C14, that would really be great. That would save me from having to buy a...
Rick, I've been talking with Dean and Scott over at Starizona about our Starfish PRO camera and their Hyperstar system. They're really excited about it for...
The Starfish guider looks attractive. All the reviews I've seen have been positive and it works on OS X. I need to know if it will work with the Vixen SXD...
The software will figure it all out. All of the guide programs we support will take care of any reversal in RA or DEC controls automatically during their...
I wanted to wish everyone happy holidays and all the best in the new year. Regards, Bob Piatek fishcamp engineering 105 W. Clark Ave. Orcutt, CA 93455 ...