DslrStar Controller for Digital SLR Cameras.

Now supports Canon 30D & 400D XTi + Nikon D80.

Interfacing to a digital single-lens-reflex camera mounted to a telescope, the DslrStar
controller allows long exposure sequences - either by computer control or stand-alone - and
stores exposure information (time, temperature and type) in its non-volatile memory.

The DslrStar is housed a rugged metal case. It includes UK AC power transformer, USB
cable, and software CD. Optional automotive jack, precision temperature sensor and camera
bulb cable are available.

Currently compatible with Canon EOS camera models 5D, 20D or 20Da, 10D, or Digital Rebel
350D (XT) and 300D; an IR-LED connection has been included for support of Nikon D50, D70,
D70s IR-remote-control cameras. And, DslrStar software now includes ASCOM driver/hub.

DslrStar USB port is compatible with any USB 1.1 or higher host controller. The AutoGuider
port is compatible with any telescope with TTL-level autoguider inputs. Input power to the
DslrStar controller is 9-15 VDC at 500 mA max.

Included with the DslrStar software are full featured Windows COM interfaces for the DslrStar
controller - including access to the BULB exposure, temperature monitoring, and AutoGuider
hardware. With the COM interface, DslrStar can be directly controlled via many programming
languages (C++, Visual Basic, Visual Basic Script, etc.), allowing third party developers to
incorporate DslrStar functions into their existing or new products.

Supported DSLR Cameras:

Currently compatible with Canon EOS camera models 5D, 20D or 20Da, 10D, or Digital Rebel
350D (XT) and 300D; an IR-LED connection has been included for support of Nikon D50, D70,
D70s IR-remote-control cameras. And, DslrStar software now includes ASCOM driver/hub.

DslrStar is a tool for the acquisition of astronomical photographs and associated image
reduction frames using DSLR cameras. The DslrStar Controller and software are designed to
simplify and make more convenient, astrophotography of the night sky using DSLR cameras.

The features of DslrStar bring many of the benefits of CCD cameras, costing many times
more, to the users of DSLR cameras. DslrStar gives you the flexibility to work in a standalone
mode without the use of a computer, or to have the enhanced capabilities - such as focus
assist, with remote computer control of your DSLR camera. It gives you the ability to
automatically take dark exposures to match the exact temperature of your original images -
all on a cloudy night while you sleep.

With compatible software, the controller can be used to send auto guiding signals to your
telescope.

The table below lists features of the DslrStar Controller and included software:

Store < 32 exposure sequences - including type, duration, delay & mirror lockup use.
Remote Control Camera - including Tv, Av, ISO, mode, quality & white balance.
Add/Edit/Delete sequences, clear exposure log, reset controller using the keypad.
Control exposure-save location, with auto file naming and indexing.
Store < 400 exposure records, including type, duration, time, date, temperature, set
temperature.
Create, save and load sequences from the hard disk.
Accurate thermistor-based temperature sensor input - measures exact temperature of each
exposure.
Single/Series/Programmable-sequence exposures, with individual control of camera setting
for each sequence set.
Create AutoDark sequences - specfiying temperature, temperature tolerance and exposure
time - controller monitors, takes darks within specfied tolerance; auto-retrieval using exposure
log information.
Focus assist zoom view + 2D/3D plot diagnostics, FWHM, metric trend plots, auto
repeat/adjust avoids saturation .
Opto-isolated BULB output - safe connection to DSLR camera.
Full control of DslrStar Controller settings from computer.
IR-Remote LED output - future support of wireless remote cameras .
Load/Save/Edit controller sequences from computer.
Four-digit red LED display of menus & status Standard 12V car battery power
requirements, with protective fuse.
Manage AutoDark controller sequences, including auto-creation from saved images'
temperature information.
TTL-level auto-guider port - telescope guidance with compatible software .
Auto Synchronize images with controller exposure log for easy temperature recording.
Real -time clock w/ battery backup + Non-volatile storage of sequences & logs.
Image viewer window-view as down-loaded, or files with information for view & edit.
USB computer interface - no need for USB-to-serial converters or PCMCIA parallel cards .
Batch-convert dialog - convert multiple image files to any supported format.
Sturdy all-metal enclosure.
Windows Common Object Model (COM).

DslrStar is supplied free with a #A612 Bulb Cable, which works directly with the Canon 300D
and 350D. A #A611 Bulb Cable is required in addition for use with the Canon 10D, 20D and
20DA models.
Customers outside the UK are advised to buy a locally available power adaptor.
Specifications are: Output 9-12v DC, 500mA, 3.5mm OD Hollow Plug, Centre/Tip positive.

Prices:
DslrStar Controller + Software + UK Power Adaptor + #A612 Bulb Cable + USB Cable -
£174.00 + £7.50 p&p.
A611 Bulb Cable - £26.00
A614 Autoguider Bulb Cable - £21.00
A615 Temperature Sensor Cable - £26.00
A616 Cigarette Lighter Adaptor - £16.00

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1 Tone Hill. Wellington

Somerset TA21 0AU

United Kingdom

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