Cercis Astro - DslrLite

Cercis Astro 25 Rt. 31 South, Ste. C 2030, Pennington, NJ 08534 TL: 609-737-5120 FX: 609-564-0546 EMAIL: info@cercisastro.com

DslrLite Supported DSLR Cameras:

Canon 5D, 10D, 20D, 20Da; 30D, 40D and Digital Rebel 300D,350D (XT), 400D (XTi), 450D (XSi) *
*Including spectrum -enhanced versions.

Nikon D50, D70/D70s & D80

Astro Photo Gallery
Visit the Photo Gallery for astrophotos taken with DSLR cameras and DslrStar or DslrLite.

And submit your own photos.

DslrLiteTM - DSLR camera astrophotography software -
provides an easy-to-use >30 sec. bulb exposure for Canon or Nikon cameras

Using DslrLite

take long exposure sequences with your computer

focus easily using focus assist function

connect to your computer with serial-to-bulb connection, no adapters or converters needed

optional remote for Nikon IR bulb or Canon 5D, 10D, 20D/20Da or 30D

. . . DslrLite comes with all you need to perform image and reduction frame acquisition with your DSLR camera. Just $49 (DslrLite Windows software with basic bulb cable included).

DslrLite outperforms off-the-shelf components and software from multiple souces - reducing hassles and shipping and handling costs: Canon TC80N3 timer remote ($150) + Serial- to-USB converter ($25) + Modified BULB cable ($42) + Image capture and focusing software ($45) + USB-to-Guider port converter ($55)

Try DslrLite now; download the free 30 day trial of the software.

DslrLite is a low-cost - yet complete - computer-controlled software and hardware package for beginning or advanced DSLR camera astro-photographers. DslrLite is an entry-level alternative to DslrStar - the standalone or computerized-controller - DSLR astrophotography system.

DslrLite includes Windows (98, 2000, ME, NT & XP) software and RS232 serial cable that interfaces between Canon or Nikon DSLR camera BULB input and computer. The basic DslrLite will work with Canon 300D, 350D or 400D. The A611 bulb cable is necessary for Canon 5D, 10D, 20D/20Da or 30D; the A623 IR remote is needed for Nikon D50, D70, D70s or D80. DslrLite I & II (for Vista & XP only) is compatible with all cameras (for which Vista support has been added by Canon or Nikon*) listed above, plus Canon 40D & 450D (XSi); currently, an alpha version of the software is available. (*Canon 300D is not supported by Vista; unknown for Nikon D50, D70/D70s or D80.)

Interfacing to a digital single-lens-reflex camera mounted to a telescope, the DslrLite allows the user to set an unlimited number of exposure sequences. Image FITS files may be stored to the computer hard disk; JPEG or RAW images to the camera memory card. DslrLite features include focus mode, sequences, FITS file manipulation or photo format conversion (jpeg, tiff, etc.). Completed exposures are displayed on the computer monitor.

Update Summary

DslrLite Release Notes
Adds Support Canon 400D & 30D + Nikon D80

Software/Firmware
Downloads

DslrLite	Part No.	Price
DslrLite	40	$49
DslrLite I (for Vista or XP)	40-I	Alpha Trial Available
DslrLite II (for 40D or 450D & Vista or XP)	40-II	Alpha Trial Available
DslrLite Windows Software	40CD	Included
Bulb Cable 300D/350D-to-RS232 (shown in photo) req'd for A611 or A623)	A622	Included (used with A611 or A623)
Canon 5D, 10D, 20D, 20Da Basic Cable	A611	$25
Nikon IR-Remote Control	A623	$30

DslrStar
DslrStar
Interface
Screen Shots 1 & 2
Ordering Information

DslrLite
Interface

FocusStar
FocusStar
Interface
Screen Shots
Ordering Information

Accessories
12 VDC Power Supply
for Canon EOS & XT XTI
XS XSi T1i + 5D Mark II

Connect to computer's
RS232 (or USB via converter)

Connect to Rebel/XT/iXTi
port or A611 or A623

Connect to A622 serial
and Canon EOS N3 bulb

UPDATES - 05/09

DslrLite -- Version 2
* Vista Support
* Support for Canon 40D & 450D XSi
* New Features - Motorized Focuser Control, Image
Reduction, Live View & Auto Updates + More

Alpha Version of Software Available for Trial Download

Note:
To save photos directly to your computer, connect camera's USB cable to the computer - in addition to the DslrLite RS232 cable.

DslrLite Computer System Requirements (minimum)

Memory: 256Mb (512Mb recommended) Speed: 1.7 GHz Graphics: 24 bit color
Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768 pixels USB Port: USB 1.1 or higher
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP;
Vista Compatible w/ 400D only - as administrator & in XP compatibility mode