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I have just received my new ASI2600 MC Pro and am building a dark frame library.
When I apply a very strong stretch to a master dark in APP it shows a distinct colour gradient left to right. Is this normal or is it an indication of an issue with the sensor/camera/method of taking dark frames?I have never seen this before on any dark frames.
Attached JPG of a stretched masterdark 60s/G100/Offset50/-10C
I think that can be normal, maybe a very slight signal coming through from the sensor. Doesn't really appear to be light leakage, that would be stronger I think, but maybe a good idea to double-check it's indeed totally dark when taking the frames.
I'd just use it and test it on actual data to see if it works ok for your sensor.
I think that can be normal, maybe a very slight signal coming through from the sensor. Doesn't really appear to be light leakage, that would be stronger I think, but maybe a good idea to double-check it's indeed totally dark when taking the frames.
I'd just use it and test it on actual data to see if it works ok for your sensor.
Boy that was quick!!
I was very careful to ensure it was dark - night time, dark room, no lights anywhere, computer screens off etc so i'm fairly confident its not light leak.
I expect you are right and its not an issue. Ill see how it goes when I get some actual data to process - but since the camera was delivered this week that is likely to be some weeks away 🙄
We have an ASI2600MC as well and I just did an extreme stretch on the master dark that we produced a few months ago. It also shows a color gradient. However, our images seem to come out fine so I am not worried about it at all.
We have an ASI2600MC as well and I just did an extreme stretch on the master dark that we produced a few months ago. It also shows a color gradient. However, our images seem to come out fine so I am not worried about it at all.
Wouter
Brilliant! Thanks for doing that Wouter, it puts my mind at rest while I wait for a clear sky.
