Before buying CCDInspector, thanks to let me know if CCDI is compatible with a CMOS PL1-M/C camera. This camera is suitable for CCDSoft 5, MaximDL or AstroArt with the appropriate drivers.
Regards

Hi Ph,

CCDInspector will work directly with any camera supported by CCDSoft and MaximDL that can capture images as 16-bit FITS.

It will also work with AstroArt and pretty much any other software, as long as the captured images can be written in FITS/SBIG/TIFF 16-bit format to a specified folder on your hard drive. This is supported through the "Generic Camera Driver" in CCDInspector.

I haven't heard of your camera before. Is it an 8-bit or a 16-bit, still or video, monochrome or color?

CCDInspector offers a 30-day free trial period, so you can download and test it before buying. All software features will work during the trial period. Give it a try.

Regards,

-Paul

Hi Paul,
PL1 camera (M for monocolor B/W or C color) is same as the Orion Starshoot Autoguider. Improved from 8 to 10 bits only,frame 1/2",1280x1024 pixels,5.6 microns,FITS or AVI capture with specific QG video software for deepsky or planets. Suitable drivers for autoguiding with MaximDL, CCDSoft, Guidemaster, PHDguiding, K3ccdtools etc...
A CCDI trial version, now expired, was downloaded several monthes ago but not used due to lack of time as well as bad weather period. Is a new download possible and thanks for procedure and comments about compatibility of the PL1 with CCDI.
Regards
Ph.Dussert

Hi Ph,

If the camera works with CCDSoft/MaximDL and produces FITS images, it'll work with CCDInspector. 10 bits should be sufficient for proper star sampling. 8 bits will likely not be enough resolution.

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paul [at] pk.darkhorizons.org

Regards,

-Paul