From: Kevin in Fort Davis <fsm79734@gmail.com>
Date: January 11, 2014 5:16:08 PM MST
To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Astro_IIDC] PGR Cameras for use wuth Astro IIDC [1 Attachment]
Thanks for your input, Stephen, could you elaborate on why the USB Chameleon won't work with Astro IIDC? Milton indicated that he had had successful experiences using the Chameleon.
On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 5:25 PM, Stephen Ramsden <sramsden@natca.net> wrote:
I also use PGR/ASTRO IIDC combos for my global outreach events. I can tell you that the Flea II will work fine but the USB Chameleon camera will not. You would be way better off getting an original Grasshopper or Scorpion.
Stephen W. Ramsden
Nonprofit 501c3 Director
Atlanta, GA - United States of America
On Jan 11, 2014, at 2:14 PM, fsm79734@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Milton, as you'll recall we've had past discussions regarding our usage of Astro IIDC and PGR cameras (specifically the Flea3 2MP) for use in our public solar viewing program here at McDonald Observatory. Your advice at the time was spot on; our current system continues to work flawlessly, and I'm working on a proposal to purchase two more PGR cameras and related hardware for use on another telescope system we use for distance learning programs. I'm writing to get information regarding Astro IIDC compatibility with two PGR cameras, the FireWire Flea2G 1.3 MP mono, and the USB Chameleon 1.3 MP mono. Does Astro IIDC play well with these cameras in your experience? We did purchase the Golden Key, as I knew we would have future utility for your software. I welcome your advice and the advice of other group members regarding these cameras...thanks!