ASIAIR Plus DSLR Setup Guide
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- In this video, we go over setting up the ASI AIR with a DSLR. It was cold, but I did what I could! Check out the next video, where we process the data obtained here.
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Amazing- normally shooting with an ASI530 but decided to try my NikonZ6 last night after my T mount arrived from Amazon so this video was a gift from heaven- thank you- great video and great timing
Glad I could help! Anything specific about the ASI AIR you're still having questions about?
@@AstroEscape Not at the moment - thanks for asking!
Is your z6 working properly with the asi air?
@@anda3180 The telescope is fine with it! Works great!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm a brand new newbie and this video just saved me over $1000. I just purchased the ASIAIR PLUS but didn't realize that I could actually see the image from my DSLR camera. I thought I was going to have to purchase a ZWO lense in order to see the image. I've already spent around $2000 and really can't afford another $1000. Your video has already helped me tremendously. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated. Can't wait to get started.
That's awesome! Save the $1000 for gas to a dark sky spot 😀 So glad this helped you out.
Hi, awesome video. I have only recently found your channel and I have to say so far you are by far the easiest to understand and follow in these tutorial type vids. I'm 14 months into astro and recently got an AIR to use with my DSLR ( T3i modded ) so this video is literally a Blessing from above because i've had a nightmare getting my AIR to work both with my DSLR AND my mount! ( which incredibly happens to be the same as yours! ( HEQ5 Pro ).
Thanks sooo much from Liverpool, England!
Wes.
Thanks so much for your great video
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Another great video ty
Glad you enjoyed it
After polar aligning, send your mount to home position through ASI air (find it in mount setting > go to home) that way you don't have to turn everything off and manually put the mount to home.
You had problems because when you were doing polar aligning, the RA rotated by 60 deg and ASI air thought that was the home position.
The new polar align doesn't do one 90 degree rotation, it does three shorter ones. I usually PA -> find focus star -> PA again if I feel first wasn't good -> go to target for the night. Usually that doesn't present any problems when going straight from PA. If you watch close during the slew to Sirius, the DSLR and mount both disconnected right when the slew started. Not sure why, but a restart helped, as it does for a lot of tech devices!
I use a Z6 and an Astro modified (by Spencer’s) Z6…. Redcat 51, ASI AIR Plus, autofocuser, with a SkyGuider pro…. Im just learning… your videos are wonderful!
Thank you Doug! Nice setup!
Thanks for this video, Dylon. It filled a gap in that most other videos about the ASIair Plus/Pro use a DSO camera (cooled), so it's refreshing and encouraging to those who have just a DSLR. My DSLR is a modified Canon 700D that I haven't used nearly enough, but hopefully, when I get my ordered ASIair Plus, I'll rectify that.
You mentioned in closing that you were going to make a video of your workflow in Pixinsight using these images. I tried searching UA-cam for it but wasn't successful. If you have posted it, I would appreciate the link as I am hazy about how you handle HDR subjects.
Thanks once again, Paul.
I did record it back in February, but the audio cut out throughout the recording. I am planning on re-recording it in the coming weeks. I have a few other videos I am currently working on before I get back to that one :)
Many thanks, Dylon, for responding so quickly. You are obviously extremely busy. Best of luck with your remake, and would you please let me know when it is ready. This is NOT urgent for me - whenever it comes up on your (large) to-do list will do. Kind regards and best wishes, Paul.
Bonjour , est ce que tu as réussi à faire la liaison entre l’asiair et le canon 700 d , je n’y arrive pas merci d’avance
I recently ordered one--now the wait begins!
Been away a minute.... is your wait over? I hope so!
@@AstroEscape Lol I got tired of waiting and got a mini Windows PC instead. I think it will be a better choice for me because I am really comfortable with the Windows astrophotography software I use. It came with Windows 11 Pro (so I can remote desktop), 8gb ram, 256gm ssd, 4 usb 3.0, 1 usb c and I got it for half the price of the ASI air. The wait is back on, though--we have rain forcasted here in Tennessee for the next week and a half lol.
I shoot with a Canon T6 and a SharpStar61 and ASIAIR PLUS. Nice video. Thanks!
Very nice! The Sharpstar is a good little scope! Thanks for watching :)
Great video, thanks. I'm using a Canon EOS Ra, which connects as "Canon EOS R". I haven't been able to use my Asiair Plus outside yet (clouds!) but it looks like it will work since all the camera's functionality seems to be there in the app.
Hey Mark, enjoy your astro journey! It will be very rewarding and you have an amazing camera to do it with. Since the functionality is there... one of these days the clouds will not be a problem and you'll have a very wide grin on your face!
Just received my ASIAIR to use with my D750. Weather is not playing ball so I pointed camera at a print I made of the North America Nebula. Amazingly the air was able to plate solve from it. Looking forward to getting it outside.
Yeah, it's pretty nifty! When it does clear up, what are you going for first?
@@AstroEscape Probably the Horsehead or Rosette Nebula. Though I want to have a go at capturing the James Webb telescope if I can. Only using a 70-300mm zoom lens so that might not be possible.
i have the 760D, but my asiair doesnt find my camera, i have connected it with usb and set bulb and manual? do u have another tip?
Thanks so much for the videos Daylon!
Quick question. If you were new to astrophotography and your DSLR wasn't supported would you still purchase the Asiair Plus for all the other features? I have a 120mini to guide and an EQ mount but haven't taken the leap to a dedicated astro camera yet
No, I wouldn't. I'd say use other software until you can get the AIR, if you can.
Excellent vide simple and crystal clear .
Question: when do you get to use other bin’ on the asiair app?
Those are primarily based on your combination of gear to get the pixel scale in between 1-2." Add in seeing conditions and you could bin 2x2 if it helps your set up. Plug your gear into astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability and play around with the seeing and see if binning would help.
Great vid! Curious what panel you were using for the flats?
A cheap tracing pad from amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EBA8ZX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Many thanks for your video. Question: with Canon cameras do I need only usb cable or also shooting cable?
Just the USB cable. The shutter cable is only for Nikon.
Thanks for the through video. I've been shooting through my Redcat 51 on a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer with a Nikon D7500 since late December 2021. Just got a Nikon Z6ii which saw first light with that rig last night. Had my ISO up too high so I need to try it again tonight. Question for you - why did the exposure look fine on my tablet on the ASIAIR app, yet my images on the camera were almost completely washed out? I was imaging M13 (small target I know for that setup, but it was easy for a first imaging run with my new camera).
What were your settings, and what bortle scale were you shooting at? Light polluted areas need shorter exposures if you aren't using a filter.
Cheryl, How does your SA tracker handle the weight of the RC51 and DSLR? I have a RC51 coming next week but was afraid I would max it out with the camera (5D MKII), RC51 and mini guide scope.
Great vid Daylon. I use the Canon T2I w/ ASI Plus. I also enabled the noise reduction in the camera to do the dark subtraction . It seams to work well. Have not did any flats or flat darks yet. And thanks for braving the cold to help others!
You're welcome, it was cold, but worth it! I've always seen in camera noise reduction as a bad thing, have you done a comparison using that and a full set of calibration frames?
As of now I only have my Canon dslr so I thinking of learning the full asto protocol when I acquire a dedicated camera. For now I might do a couple when it get warmer out.
I ended up just buying a dedicated. Zwo 533 mc. Thank you for your help. Now I’m trying to polar all-nighter with out Polaris. What a headache
You'll get it down! The 533 is a great camera, enjoy!
Great video
With your reach ever think of seting up an astro swap meet say at mingo ?
Thanks, Albert! Hah, right now I let the club plan the events (star party schedule for this year is up, by the way). But, while I was there waiting for the shot for this video to run I did read the rules, and I could organize something, it would just take some approval and maybe a volunteer or two that's trained on the big scopes. We'll see! Other than that, if you're part of the club, keep an eye out for emails asking if anyone's planning to go to either observatory or help with other things, I usually speak up if I'm planning on it!
It's also been asked about a meetup at Cherry Springs on a weekend that's not one of the annual star parties. That's also on my mind for making it happen. I've talked to the manager of the park and I'm sure he'd be willing to accommodate.
I have a Nikon D5500. My setup is a HEQ5, and a Zenithstar 61. I’ve just ordered a 30mm guide scope, 120mini guide cam and the asiairplus. Hoping that I can polar align using this. I’m in the Southern Hemisphere and polar alignment is a bit of a nightmare.
Your should be able to polar align with it. I live in the Northern Hemisphere, but there are some great people in the Southern that can assist with polar alignment!
great video as always. One question I still have is what is the USB cable that you hooked from your camera to the ASIAIR plus I have a Canon 5D MKIV and no one seems to be able to point me in the right direction. I tried B&H but they had no clue. Thanks for any help
I used a standard USB Mini cable, but the MKIV seems to use the style similar to what the Samsung Galaxy S5. You would want to use a cable like this: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1081818-REG/canon_9131b001_ifc_150u_ii_usb_interface.html?ap=y&smp=y&srsltid=Ad5pg_FBdX9CAa5uVR1kw10vULo1_JmRK_g-g3E1IoL--y-xedgGcFLH1U8
Great content ! have subscribed. Im using a Fully Modded Canon 700D, EQ6 R Pro with 65mm Quad APO.
Very nice. I don't have a modded DSLR yet, but that's on the list!
Thanks great info. Question what what shutter cable do you use to conect to the asiair. I have the canon EOS t7
Just the USB cable. Nikon needs shutter release cable on some models.
Did you say Mingo Observatory ? As in AAAP's in the South Hills? Haven't been there in years. But thanks for the info as I'm considering the Plus for my imaging rig. Thanks!
Yes, I did! I go there (and Wagman) often! You're welcome, enjoy when you get the Plus!
Great video. I use the Canon T7i. Do I need a special cable to hook to the ASIAIR? Where is the filter connected? Is it a clip in
Just a standard USB Mini cable is all you need. For filters, it really depends on what you want to do. If you plan on using lenses, get clip ins. But if you are only using a telescope, get one that will fit the adapters on it. The L-Pro I used in this video screwed into the flattener on the telescope.
@ 4:53 OMFG!! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE FREAKING KIDDING ME!! AT THE WHIM OF JOSTLING MY SETUP CHANGING MY T6I BATTERIES AND THIS HAS BEEN AROUND?? BUYING ONE RIGHT NOW! TYSVM FOR THE LINK!
You're welcome. Changing batteries is the bane of the deep sky astrophotographer. For milky way shots, sure, using one battery is commonly all that's needed. Anything longer than an hour? Go with a dummy battery and a bigger power source :)
@@AstroEscapeI have a good Jackery brand power source, got the adapter in today ( Amazon Prime 1 day shipping ) and loving it! I've never made an all cap post before. Was a bit embarrassing looking back at it, but I cannot express my thanks enough for informing about this product.
I have perfect skies this weekend and will be using it for Jupiter and Saturn time lapses with an EQ6-r pro I just bought with a Meade R8 telescope with a fresh GSO 200mm primary mirror. Gotta retire my ancient Meade LX70 mount. TYVM once again AE.
I also have a Nikon800E- thinking of trying next and even having Spencer’s convert it to an Astro camera- any thoughts?
As long as you keep a DSLR unmodded for daytime stuff, I don't see why not. But then again I saw your other comment..... you do have a ZWO camera, I'd just use that instead, keep the DSLR's on widefield duty :)
That is so awesome! Do you know why at image sequence settimgs I am limitet to 30s ? I am trying to take 120s but doesen't let me, maybe I am missing something...I have a Nikon D3300
What light panel should I use?
Could you be a bit more specific about the EQ Mod cable, does it go into the mount at one end and the USB end into the ASI air unit? Many thanks.
Yep! Exactly like that! The EQMOD cable on the USB end goes into one of the USB 2.0 slots. The other end goes into the hand controller slot on the mount.
Great video!! But aren’t darks supposed to be taken at the same exposure duration as the lights?
Yep. The darks I did were all at the same length as each light frame :)
hello thanks for your video, what kind of cable your camera for the video on the tablet ?, I have a canon Rebel T6i
For the video on the tablet, I am using an app called "screen recorder." From there, I just transfer the recordings to the PC. To connect the DSLR to the ASIAIR, it's just a standard mini-USB cable.
Hey thanks for the vid , where do incan get the table you use for the flats I couldn’t find it because i don’t know the name jajaja
I use this but I've found recently that my tablet for ASI AIR control works fine just pulling up Google Docs: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EBA8ZX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I would be interested to see your power set up. Can you show us what you use and how you connect everything running? How do you connect the camera, guide camera, mount and dew cables?
I showed that more in the other guide. I had to be quick in this video because I wasn't the only one at the observatory. I will do a video specifically about different ways to power things :)
Shooting with the ASIair plus for the first time tonight! Also going to break in my new AM5 mount with all new guide-scope! Really excted to test it out! Also, shooting with a Canon R6 with a 400mm f5.6 L (I have a 2x Extender as well for effective 800mm, but will not use it tonight...)
Very nice! Enjoy it! What guide scope?
@@AstroEscape I have the ZWO 30F4 miniscope with the ASI 120mm Mini. So far it has all worked like a dream compared to my old setup! (Skywater Star Adventurer, but it was great to learn on)
The main problem I had was getting my iphone 14 plus to connect to the ASiair app! I might make a video on that to help future users...
Daylon..just wanted to know if you did the firmware update on the plus so the new experimental All Sky P/O is availability? And if you have did you use it yet? I’ve heard good things about it so far. I did the update but have not used it yet. Looks promising.
Yep, I'm on the newest version, but no, I haven't tried it..... yet. I plan on it, and doing a video once I figure it out. But, all of the spots I image from have a clear view of Polaris (except one that I don't currently have access to). Either way, I have a "pop up observatory" I'm working in for my back yard, and I can intentionally block Polaris to test!
I just got my ASIAIR Plus Friday. It simplified a lot of things. I’m using a 25 to 105mm zoom. Asiair , and probably most platesolve routines wouldn’t either, wouldn’t platesolve till I set to 105 mm. I also have a 14mm fisheye lens. So far I haven’t found a way to set a plan without it requiring platesolve. Is there a way to run a continuous exposures without the Goto or platesolve?
Thanks for the great videos
I haven't tried with anything less than 135mm but there is a Milky Way Core mosaic I've been wanting to do with a 50mm lens. I'll try it out and let you know :)
Hey Daylon,
What USB cable do I need for a Nikon D5000 ? Not the shutter release cable, I got that.
Great videos by the way!!
Thank you, Ernie
Should be a standard USB Mini cable, I would think. I don't shoot with Nikon so I may be wrong!
Thank you for your quick response ! I looked it up and found it. The AsiAir is recognizing the camera now. Thanks again.
i watched this video when i got clouds on tonights imagine session, lol, i had no idea you can use a dsrl with the asiair, i just need to find out if my V1 asiair has the function, thankyou
It should work. Some functions won't be available though.
would it be viable to get the asiair plus for just the guidescope if your camera isn't compatible?
Nikon D5200. Its what I have, but saving up 4 a ZWO 2600 mm pro
Nice! The 2600 is looking good!
Hello, I'm learning as much as I can. I have the asiair plus, what cable would I need for my skywatcher adventurer pro 2i? Also I don't see this mount on the list on the plus. Thanks
For guiding, you'd need a guide camera and the ST-4 cable (the one that looks like a phone cable). In the app, pick "On camera ST-4."
@@AstroEscape thank you, I have my guiding camera. Will get cable. Love your channel
@Frankie Dontas It should have came with the guide camera, depending on the model.
Thanks for the compliment :)
Why is there no condensation moisture droplets from your breath at 20 degrees? And also, How big of a problem do you have with dew with those low temperatures and all that snow on the ground? Just Curious. Thanks
I have dew heaters on both the main telescope and the guide scope :)
Quick question please : Is there any way to CONNECT my FujiFilm XT4 camera to my Orion XT8 Dobsonian for astrophotography ? What do I need to make these two wonderful creations to come together ? 🙂🤔😌
Ehhhhh I wouldn't recommend it aside from Moon shots. You need a T-ring adapter that screws into a 1.25 inch adapter that can be put into the eyepiece holder. The problem though is focusing with that setup. With my Zhumell, which is pretty much the same as the XT8, I need an extra tube attached to the 1.25 (like this, but they don't make a Fuji version: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083DDPN4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) to get the right back focus to make the Moon look good.
Good video. Thank you. Question. I don't know which is the right cable for my Canon EOS 90D to connect to the AsiAir Plus. Is it the USB micro to the USB 2.0 cable? I can't find anything else. I may have lost the original cables that came with my camera. I have scoured the internet for an answer. Appreciate your help.
Yeah they USB cable should be all you need, any USB micro can work, you don't need the original.
Guess what? I thought the same thing, so I used another cable. Kept failing. I located the original cable and it worked! Normally very organized. I banked on that, and located it where it should have been stored. There it was. Alleluia. What a relief! Love your videos. I'm subscribed and I appreciate your help.
Hi Daylon, I'm using a Canon EOS 600D with ASI Plus and my preview screen in the App shows the same results as in your video. I looks greenish. Is there something I can do to change this?
It will always be a little green because of the sensor on the DSLR. Once you calibrate it in processing, the green tint will go away.
Hi man, i've just got the asiair and I'm trying to use it with a 600D too. Unfortunately I've encountered some issues like ''exposure failed'' or I've got a bug where the dSLR is shooting but nothing happens next, the picture is nowhere, not in the asiair, not in the dSLR SD card... Could you tell me which cable do you use and what are the options you use pls !
Hi, congratulations for your videos. I would like to ask you if you too have encountered a problem with the canon dslr connected to asiair plus.
Specifically I connected my canon 7d markII to asiair plus, I put only RAW mode, and I activated the simultaneous writing on the canon sd card. I noticed that when the "Autorun" session starts the camera freezes and the exposure fails it does not record any photos. Have you ever encountered this problem?
I have not encountered that problem. The only thing I can think of is the write speed of the SD card for your camera. Is it slow?
Hi guys, I've just got the asiair and use it with a 600D and I'm in a similar situation, have you resolved your case ?
I have an old EOS 550D and a modified 600D, will they work with the ASAIR plus?
They should. There are not many Canon DSLR's that aren't compatible.
Just got my ASI Air Plus about two weeks ago. I will be using a Canon T7i and ZWO294MC Pro. Where can I find the final product of this session? I would like to get an idea of what I can expect when I shoot the Orion nebular. Thanks.
The processing for this one would be ua-cam.com/video/6-bEX_5-IAc/v-deo.html Enjoy!
Hello there
At 9:17 you are not in the centre of the star. At 9:31 it is aligned exactly in the centre of the star. what kind of adjustment did you make to align it exactly in the centre.
Hello, I am Spanish speaking, I did not understand much about the process of polar alignment with the canon. I would love to know how I could do it in the most effective and precise way. I got the asi air very recently which my setup includes a gem 28 i optron mount, a canon 90D and a zwo 120 mini for tracking. attentive to your suggestions and recommendations. 👋 greetings from chile.
If you check out my other ASI AIR Plus setup video, I go a little more in depth with the polar alignment. The camera you are using doesn't matter, polar alignment works the same for all of them. I may end up doing short videos for specific functions of the ASIAIR that go into detail for each function.
@@AstroEscape gracias! daré un vistazo 👋👌😎
I'm using Canon T5 (1200D), no noise reduction on in the camera.
Very nice! Apologies for taking so long to respond, how has that camera been treating you?
For the darks and the flats, can't you just take x number of exposures with the cap on and save them as reference files? Same with the flats?
For a DSLR, no. For example, that night I mentioned how cold it was. Darks need to be at the same temperature as the light frames. So, using those darks in 4 months in June would be worthless since it'll be much warmer here. For a dedicated astro cam with cooling, yes, you can take them on a cloudy day and use them for the next 6 months. After six months it's a good idea to update the darks library because of changes in the sensor from use.
For flats, it's good practice to do them during your session. This makes sure that any dust on the telescope/sensor is properly caught in the flats to help calibrate it out before you tear it down for storage and change the location of the dust.
I don’t have a Asiair plus waiting I have a canon t7i that needs shutter cable so is it my understanding if you get on the Asiair will run it?
What light panel are you using for your flats?
Just a tracing panel I bought on Amazon. Since the diameter of the telescope isn't too large, it works just fine. Once I get an SCT I'll need to look at other options.
The compatibility list has missed out on Nikon Z30. Any idea if asi air plus is compatible with it?
Not at this time, but hopefully soon!
Can’t get my canon rebel t7. To connect to the ASIAIR can you help. I got the usb cable also dose not read the camera thank you
Does the ASI AIR do anything at all when you plug it in? If not, what about plugging the camera into your computer using that same cable? If both don't do anything, try a different cable.
If you are using the cheap Svbony 165v the focal length is actually 160mm
Thanks for the tip!
I have a 6D, a modified T6i and an unmodified T3i. I haven't used the Plus yet, I've been using the modified Pro but still waiting on a better antenna. This is a great instructional video. Thanks
Thank you for watching! Yeah since you've modified your Pro already, it's not a huge leap to the Plus and could probably be skipped. Hopefully ZWO is listening to all of the reviews and has plans for the next iteration.
I have an insulated garage door and I can’t get the pro or the plus to not do a reconnection. What the heck is the Ethernet plug for. I have it connected to my pc in which I am also using Blue Stacks. But it still relies on Wi-Fi.
I have a few questions
1. Do we have to polar align every time before running the setup?
2. Is there any option of all sky alignment in asiair plus?
1. Yes, if you move it.
2. Yes there is, it is under experimental features.
3. Thank you for watching
Where is the dslr set up part? Back focus? Cable connections? File storage?
I'm using Nikon d5600 Nikon 70-300 lens I have used iso 200 400 800 1600 and 3200 asiair mini,I have issues where center of screen is really white and vignetting area is black kind of like flat look in video but in my light images.I am new to all of this. Just not sure if this is normal.
Yes, that is normal with some lenses and telescopes. Take some flat frames to counter it during processing.
Hello astro e escape I use my redcat51,asiair and my canon t7i my question is why when I download my file to my computer or any where I'm getting jpg file my camera is always on only Raw. I can't figure out.
Thank.
Are you setting it to save to the flash drive or the eMMC storage? There should be .fits files in there under Autorun.
Thank you for your time, on my shooting section I safe my images to the usb & the asiair sd card but for some reason when downloading to my com 2 files jpg and my canon 4000/6000 but shows 1500/2000 little confusing.
I can figure out hopefully I will soon.
Thank.
Do you have to leave the tablet or phone on and unlocked during the entire process or can it be locked/screen off and not mess anything up?
Once you start your autorun or plan you are good to switch to other apps or lock the device :)
what flat panel light did you use - amazon link?
Here you go! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EBA8ZX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Hi, have you used Zenithstar 61II APO with dslr this video?
No, it was the ZS61 version 1. I've had this telescope since before the second version came out. There isn't much of a difference between them though :)
@@AstroEscape any idea will it support Sky-watcher Adventure GTI?
@@deepd4393 I don't have that mount personally, but it's a fair bet that it will be supported soon if it isn't already.
Another question, what powers the USB dew strap?
I use USB straps still. So, I plug them into a standard wall plug into the extension cord I usually use (most of the time I have power available where I am shooting from). If I have to be completely portable, I have a Jackery battery that powers it all.
Which camera port are you plugging the cord into? Remote Control Terminal? Mic? AV and USB? HDMI?
USB port. If you have a Nikon that requires the shutter release cable you may need to use that too.
@@AstroEscape
Thanks! I have a Canon and someone set me straight on the port. Thanks again!
@@AstroEscape Hey, thanks!
I just received my asiair plus mini last week i tried to find if i need aa cable for the camera dslr i bellive its 8mm my camera canon rebel t3i 60d
Cables are for Nikon only. For Canon you only need a USB cable :)
Thk you very much clear sky
I’m trying to connect my canon 7Dmkii and using both USB 2 and 3 cables isn’t working. It works when I connect it to a computer though but the Asiair still doesn’t detect a camera to choose. What could be the issue?
When you plug in, with the app running, is there any kind of pop up indicating that a new camera was detected? Also, which version of the app are you using?
@@AstroEscape I figured out the issue. I turned off the wifi setting that was coming from the WE-1 SD card but it still didn’t recognise the camera until the card was fully out for some reason.
Thanks for the video, do you need to point the mount to north before the Air goes through its motions? Or is it smart enough to determine where it's pointing. My problem is, trees block my north view and my house blocks east. So I only have west and south sky view. Plus I like to bring my equipment inside the house once I am done star gazing. So I need something that I can move in and out of the house and get going quick.
You should be able to do the "all sky align" when doing a polar alignment when the poles aren't visible. But yes, make sure the mount is at least pointed as close to the pole as you can get it.
Forgive my question. Camera and thumb to usb 3. Guide to where? I have a Star Adventurer. ASIAIR to mount how?
Guide scope and mount control both go to the USB 2 slots. For a Star Adventurer, I've seen people use velcro to attach it to the tripod legs. That's mainly due to the weight limitations of the Adventurer. If you have the tripod made for the adventurer, you could set it in the tray underneath.
@@AstroEscape wondering what goes into other USB ports.
@@alexandrarosa264 Your guiding and mount control, like I said. One of the other USB ports is for your guide camera, the other is for mounts that have an option for USB control. Since you have a star adventurer, you won't end up using one of the USB ports. You'll want to hook it up this way: Guide camera -> USB cable -> USB 2.0 slot on the AIR. The ST4 cable will also be necessary from the guide camera to the Star Adventurer.
@@AstroEscape thank you! Love your videos BTW.
I have a canon 2000D and a ASIAIR mini I am trying to connect the two and I don’t think I’m using the correct cables please help!! It has a mini b port.
It should work. Have you tried other cables since you asked?
@@AstroEscapeI have tried three cables in total all usb 2.0 to mini b cables and also connected a shutter release cable to it for the heck of it, idk what I’m doing wrong. Please help haha.
I have a DSLR Nikon D5100 and have tried setting up more than 30 sec exposures but although I tap it into the box, it won’t run any longer than 30 seconds. Any idea why? I have checked the camera settings, it’s on bulb, raw, etc etc. Thanks.
Hi there, according to the DSLR compatibility list of the ASIair models you need to use a shutter release cable for your D5100
I agree with binaryexistence, if you don't have the shutter release cable you'll need one.
@@AstroEscape thanks, got one and works great.
do i need a guide camera for pa and go to
Nope, just the main camera!
Is part 2 of this video available yet?
Not yet. I recorded it a few months ago but the audio cut out halfway through it. I am re-recording it soon.
@@AstroEscape AWESOME CANT WAIT!!!
Still waiting for my ASIAIR plus but on backorder for who knows how long.
Yeah, it's a bummer. But, ZWO should be back in office this week to keep producing them :)
@@AstroEscape I hope so, getting tired of all the cords:)
Once i see stars again on a 50mm crop frame i was going to attemp 3 minute, even 5 min subs. Why are you choosing shorter ones? Sorry if its a dumb question
On one shot color cameras, I expose for star bloat. Check out the talk by Dr. Robin Glover on exposure times. Mono cameras are great for longer exposures, but one shot color, not so much.
@@AstroEscape will have a look ty
i have a canon 760d but my asiair plus doesnt detect it, i have manual and bulb on, has someone an idea why it cant find it?
Have you tried a different USB cable? If you plug it into your computer/laptop, does that recognize the camera?
Thank u for your answer but i got it, my wifi setting was activated and if that is activated the digital and hdmi output are turned off 😅
I am using a Nikon D7000.
Canon eos 90D
How will this work with mirrorless
Should be fairly similar! As long as you can use a USB cable to control it, you should be good to go! Give it a little time though, ZWO is constantly making changes. I'll reach out to them to see if they can compile a list of mirrorless cameras that are compatible :)
@@AstroEscape thank you
I have a t8i that doesn't connect. I see it is not on the approved list.
That's interesting. With that one being newer, I won't be surprised if it gets added to the list soon. Can you find Canon 850D or Kiss X10i in the list? If so, you should be able to control it since those are the names for that camera in other locations around the world.
@@AstroEscape unfortunately it is not yet- dang- thanks for replying!
Do you have a link for the light panel for the flats? Thanks!
Here it is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EBA8ZX8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That relentless drum beat in the background lost me at 4:46 . Hopefully your next video solves that problem.
Apologies, Mark! Sometimes one slips by my editing! I hope it's gotten better overall.
5:40 "Make sure it is in manual mode, but also, make sure it is in bulb mode"
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Apologies for not including views on the screen for that, but if you check out this video ua-cam.com/video/QmshPczidhI/v-deo.html I show those steps on the camera itself. The ASI AIR requires those modes to be set.
The previous comment is totally different to what i have written ????
Its all been changed ?
Mick UK dont understand?
Not sure what happened!
Canon 6D modified
Very nice! The Canon t7i I have is unmodded, it's my only DSLR right now so it has to be ready for daytime use!