|
Feature
|
DslrStar
|
Canon TC80N3
|
DslrLite
|
|
Long Exposure
Sequences |
Yes (with or without computer)
|
Yes (without comptuer only)
|
Yes (with comptuer only)
|
|
Record Temperature
of each Exposure |
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
|
Automate Dark
Frame Acquisition |
Yes
|
No
|
No
|
|
IR Remote
Port (for Nikon) |
Yes
(with A613 Emitter) |
No
|
Yes
(with A623 Remote) |
|
Focus using Focus-
Assist Function |
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
|
USB Connection
to Computer |
Yes (no adapters or converters needed)
|
No
|
Serial-to-USB
Converter Needed |
|
Autoguider
|
Port included for webcams, Meade DSI etc.
|
No
|
No
|
|
Autoguiding
Software |
ASCOM-compatible (GuideDog, GuideMaster, MaximDL, MaxDSLR)
|
No
|
No
|
|
Compatible
Cameras |
*Canon 400D, 350D, 300D & 5D, 10D, 20D/20Da, 30D + Nikon D50, D70/D70s, D80
|
Canon 5D, 10D, 20D/20Da, 30D (modification required for
Canon 400D, 350D, 300D) |
*Canon 400D, 350D, 300D & 5D, 10D, 20D/20Da, 30D + Nikon D50, D70/D70s, D80
|
|
Price
|
$179
|
$150
|
$49
|
|
Accessories
Needed |
A611 for Canon 5D-30D ($25)
or A613 for Nikon ($10) |
Modification for 300D, 350D and 400D
|
A611 for Canon 5D-30D ($25) or A613 for Nikon ($10)
|
|
Feature
|
FocusStar
|
Robo-focus
|
|
Number of Motors Supported
|
2
|
1
|
|
Full-Function Hardware Menu
|
Yes
|
No
|
|
Motor Brackets
|
Available for Several Telescopes (see ordering info)
will work to meet your requirements |
Available for Several Telescopes; will make bands
to meet your requirements |
|
Included Software
|
ASCOM drivers - use with FocusMax or C++, Visual Basic
|
ASCOM driver & control program
|
|
Price
|
$379* (incl most common bracket)
(incl controller, Software CD, 1 motor + cable, USB cable, power supply) |
$425 (incl controller, stepping motor + cable, bracket, power supply, RS232 cable & DB9 adapter, Software CD, Instruction Manual)
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