Meade pictor 416xt ccd camera with meade 616 filter wheel. Back in the late 90s, i purchased a meade pictor 216xt monochrome ccd camera. Install the software on a second computer such as a laptop or portable. Meade instruments corporation pictor manual part 2. The meade usb to serial cable provides the capability of using the usb port on a personal computer to connect to a. Knowing the field of view of a ccd camera on a certain telescope is critical when selecting targets for imaging. Maxim dl manual v4 university of california, san diego. Csrs at meade have no practical experience with the imagers, dont return phone calls, and understand even less about the software pictorview was written by a sub contracting company for meade. Worlds leading manufacturer of astronomical telescopes for the serious amateur astronomer. Meade pictorview xt software the following pages are meant as a guide in troubleshooting problems with the pictor cameras and pictorview software.
Meade pictor 208xt and 216xt ccd imagers were designed with one overriding thought in mind. Meade instruments corporation pictor manual appendices. M17 imaged with the pictor 216xt using dos pictor view dos pictor view 3. It has a very low sensitivity, small chip, and its own support software pictorview is very poorly designed. I find that the focusing feature of the meade pictor software is a bit erratic at times. The astrostar suite on the meade web site only supports windows xp and the pictor 208xt camera. So im searching any useful suggestion to be able to use successfully the ccd as soon as ill have received it. The communications port to which the camera is connected must be selected in the com port field. Meade s dsi camera control and basic image processing software. Includes complete documentation and several examples written with. Meade 10 lx200 telescope helpful hints for astrophotography i am using a 10 inch meade lx200. Thermoelectric cooling, the most meade instruments corporation pictor series ccd autoguiderimagers 102700 6. Meade 1616xt autoguider pictor imager software case ccd.
The fact that the 216xt can produce 16bit images 65,536 grayscale levels rather than 256 is not an advantage for an autoguider. It was an experiment to see if the hardware and software had advanced. Oct 22, 2004 i have a mint condition meade pictor 216xt cooled ccd imagerautoguider for sale. Standard ccd theory holds that a resolution of about 1 arcsecondpixel is ideal. Additionally, the customer support at meade is nonexistant when it comes to their ccd products. Problem in imaging with meade pictor 216xt started by amahir87, 09 jun 2007. Meade instruments autostar suite roveretoastronomia. Pocket pictor is the first software package designed to allow users of meade pictor cameras the opportunity to image with a pocket pc powered device. Nyquist died, by the way, about the time ccd cameras were first being used by professional astronomers, and nearly two decades before they became popular with amateur astronomers. Meade pictor 201xt ccd autoguider meade pictor 208xt ccd autoguiderimager meade pictor 216xt ccd autoguiderimager meade pictor 416xte ccd autoguiderimager meade pictor 1616xte ccd autoguiderimager meade ccd equipment system meade epoch 2000ip image processing software testimonials related topics. Meade pictor ccd imaging system 416xt 216xt combo cn. Meade 216xt and 616 colour filter amateur astronomy equipment, techniques, info, etc.
The software will automatically set the temperature to the setpoint you entered in user preferences, or you can use this option to type in a setpoint to override the default preference. Achieving this low chip temperature requires a cooling system. The pictor 216xt is by far the most advanced ccd autoguiderimager ever made available in its price class. Meade 216xt filter wheel pictor ccd color astrophotography.
There are no special settings required to configure the scsi interface. Meade pictor 216xt this unit may work as an autoguider, but is poor as an imager. Does anyone know if there is any capture software out there that works with a meade pictor 216xt on windows 7 or 10. Meade instruments corporation pictor manual parts 17 and 18. Problem in imaging with meade pictor 216xt autostar. My question is, am i right in going with the 216xt to start out, or. To meade pictor 616a ccd color filter kit for astrophotography free usa shipping. This plugin driver is available as part of the obsolete driver pack. Hi there, im a new astrophotographer from malaysia. Each person or entity who purchases one copy of the software receives one license to the software. To do this, select set user preferences from the file menu of pictorview. Frequently asked questions what does autostar suite consist of. Problem in imaging with meade pictor 216xt posted in autostar suite software. Pictor 208xt and 216xt are the finest ccd imagers ever developed in their.
We have just released the first version of maxim dlccd which controls meade pictor cameras. Maxim dl user manual ii maxim dl license agreement important. We got this gently used unit in as a trade it is in excellent condition and in the original box. Meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions pdf download. The pictor 416xt and 1616xt provide larger chip areas and even more functionality. The scsi driver is selected using the meade scsi selection in the setup tab, and is used for the meade pictor 416xt and 1616xt cameras in scsi mode. The purpose of the color wheel is supposedly for the. Camera control is available for astroart as plugins. Dos pictorview is a dos based software program for the pc to control the meade pictor 208xt and 216xt ccd autoguidersimagers and is distributed as freeware. Meade dsi pro ii with ccd filters and slides cloudy nights. Pixel size factors into the resolution obtainable with a given setup and is one way to match an appropriate camera and telescope. Meade 216xt seeing compensation equipment cloudy nights.
Meade instruments corporation pictor manual part 7. When used with a meade lx200 telescope the 216xt offers autoguiding both with and without a computer, plus additional features such as automosaic and shift and combine combination imaging and autoguiding at the same time. Once focus, position and exposure are set, it is straight forward, but slow. Upon installation, please use serial number 783a36800007296416. View and download meade astrofinder 506 operating instructions online. Meade pictor 216xt ccd and associated equipment astromart. Schmidt cassegrain telescope advice astrophotography. If one optimizes resolution such that each pixel represents 2 arc seconds, that means that the ccd can cover an area of 484x672 arc seconds, or about 8 arc minutes by 11 arc minutes.
Harold nyquist is at the center of a raging ccd debate. Meade deep sky imager software manual pdf download. Pictorview, hereinafter referred to as the software and its accompanying documentation are provided as a license. Sometimes an image will appear as total white even when no. Connect software to the camera select connection, then connect. The worlds first pocket pc based ccd control package for your meade pictor 416xte ccd autoguiderimager. A generic plugin which supports all cameras compatible with the.
Products include astronomical telescopes and accessories, eyepieces, ccd imaging equipment, astronomical software, spotting scopes, binoculars, and microscopes. With that setup, images i had taken were published in the meade catalog along with astronomy magazine. Meade pictor ccd imaging system 416xt camera 216xt guider controller, bunch of cables, meade off axis guider includes the case paypal, money order. The pictor 216xt is an excellent unit with a 16 bit cooled ccd chip. In the late 90s i purchased a meade 12 inch lx 200 telescope along with the meade pictor 416xte ccd camera and the meade pictor 216xt auto guider. The 616 rotating filter system receives electronic instructions from the ccd image head. The pictor line of cameras has been discontinued by meade at the end of 2003. Many amateur astronomers seem to consider the meade pictor 201xt autoguider to be a rather useless piece of equipment. It allows you to utilize dos pcs to image with your meade ccd camera. The package is complete with the power supply, all cables, software and the original manual.
Coupled with the enclosed pictorview xt software, the pictor becomes a. For many, the 216xt will prove to be all the ccd imager ever required for a very wide range of serious applications and for extremely gratifying imaging results. I have the original pictor software diskettes, but the latest software is free for download at the meade web site. The software has many nice features, but image download time is a bear. Meade pictor ccd imaging system 416xt 216xt combo sold. Meade autostar suite and lunar planetary imager lpi package. And of course, we will keep real live people at company seven and at cyanogen available to help you should the documentation and on line help features still leave you confounded.
Meade instruments entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at meade s option, either a repair or b replacement of the software or hardware that does not meet meade s limited warranty. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The meade pictor 216xt is what i consider an entry level ccd camera. The pictor 216xt is an excellent unit with a 16 bit cooled ccd chip for low noise and smooth greyscale images. The control of telescopes, filter wheels and focusers is integrated in astroart and its updated in service packs. The meade pictor 416xt and 216xt cameras are shipped from the manufacturer. Last 2 weeks i just bought meade pictor 216xt from my friends and having some difficulties. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. This software includes a well written, spiral bound, comprehensive user manual. Meade 216xt camera ccd telescope pictor imager autoguider. Joes orion starshoot pro deep space ccd color imager page.
Pocket pictor combined with your palmtop device is the most portable ccd control package available. If you plan to use the pictor 208216xt with an lx200, make sure there is a. The pictor 616 color filter system connects directly, to the ccd head of meade pictor 216xt imaging camera. The first time that i tried to attach the filter wheel to the 416xt one of the electrical connecting pins broke off. Capture software for meade pictor 216xt ccdcmos astro. It allows you utilized dos pcs to image with your meade ccd camera. It using serial port as it interface and this give a few problem to me because newer edition of notebook didnt provide any serial port. For this driver, please select meade 216xt on the setup tab. So i just took a look at the pictor autoguiding flow chart. Meade pictor 216xt ccd camera meade model 647 flip mirror system celestron cg11 11 sct celestron f6. For this driver, please select meade 208xt on the setup tab. This sdk allows to write your own image filters, camera and telescope drivers, and to control astroart from other software. It includes tutorial information, tips, and explanations of all program functions.
Amateur astronomy, meade 216xt and 616 colour filter. For more information, please visit our web site listed below. Meade pictor 416xt 1616xt scsi diffraction limited. Astrofinder 506 projector accessories pdf manual download. Easily complete your purchase with the payment method that is the best for you. At a price over 6k, it ought to have a fast download per scsi but you need to buy a scsi card for your laptop or desktop in order to ultilize the speed.
It is also a useful way of comparing cameras or combinations of cameras and telescopes. It has an ac adapter that plugs into a normal household outlet to convert volt power 12volt dc power, which is output through attached female cigarette lighter plug. Meade 216xt seeing compensation posted in equipment. Meade instruments corporation pictor xtxteseries ccd. Meade lpi driver software manual installation guide zip meade lpi driver software drivercategory list high availability, low price, and high efficiency of automated driver scanner software makes them the standard remedy for system users set on maintaining their computers at the best efficiency level. Make sure the software is configured for your type of camera.
Schmidt cassegrain telescope advice astrophotography ccd. The companys innovative and technologically advanced products are recognized to be among the best in the world. Pixel resolution and field of view calculator starizona. This agreement the agreement is a legal agreement between you and diffraction limited. The meade pictor 216xt has a ccd which has a pixel array of 242x336. This software provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. For many, the 216xt will prove to be all the ccd imager ever required for a very wide range of serious applications and for extremely gratifying imaging results across the entire range of astronomical objects. View, hereinafter referred to as the software and its accompanying. Jan 22, 2004 the software has many nice features, but image download time is a bear. Place your astronomy ads, read the latest news articles and check out. Ccd images as mentioned, i am new at ccd imaging, so all of my imaging has thus far been relatively simple. Specify mounting kit number 17616 to adapt the pfe1 to meades pictor 416 camera.
Meade pictor 216xt cameras are connected via serial port. The 616 includes 6 rotatable filter positions, with filter rotation driven by a small, internal stepper motor powered through the ccd head. This release supports the pictor 416xt camera and 616 filter wheel in serial mode. The telescope i will be using these on is a meade 10 lx200. I have a mint condition meade pictor 216xt cooled ccd imagerautoguider for sale. This software was developed to test the pictor 208xt and 216xt during their development. In my experience its a bit tricky, but once you get it going its a very good tool for astronomical photography and it take away much of the work that comes with manual guiding. Meade instruments corporation pocket pictor for the.
This agreement the agreement is a legal agreement between you and diffraction limited for this software product, including the software and associated media and printed documentation the product. Meade instruments corporation pictor manual part 1. I would be interested in trying colour imaging i was wondering. Manufacturer is meade instruments, 10932 hasty avenue, downey, california 902414026. Each person or entity who purchases one copy of the software receives one. This displays more than 15, 000 space objects including galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, stars and planets right on your computer screen. The meade pictor 208xt cameras are connected via serial port. We are working on scsi support, and support for the 1616xt, 216xt, and 208xt. You must return the defective item to meade instruments, at your expense, with a copy of your receipt. Meade pictor 1616xt i could not justify keeping this ccd camera. Its a bundle of all of meade s telescope and imaging software plus a small, webcamlike imaging device the lunarplanetary imager or lpi that plugs into any astronomical telescope in place of the eyepiece.
However, the pictor 216xt has gotten good reveiws and seems very usable. Orion starshoot pro deep space ccd color imaging camera heres a close up view of the ccd inside the ssdsi. Unfortunately meade autostar suite and lunar planetary imager lpi package 04520 is no longer carried by opticsplanet. Pictorview xt is the software provided with the pictor xt autoguider imager to. An exposure may now by made using the cameras control software. It may be used with any telescope compatible with this pictor model. This plugin driver is available as part of the obsolete driver pack for this driver, select meade 216xt on the setup tab the meade pictor 216xt can directly control a pictor.