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I have updated my ZWO-EAF firmware. It is now at v3.3.8. It was easy enough for me, a retired software engineer to do, and I didn't need this video. I came here because I was looking for information on what these updates do. I am annoyed on finding any readily available information on what these updates actually DO. Often such updates document the reasons for the update, but ZWO doesn't appear to do so anywhere that I could find. I heard an unofficial "rumor" that I should do the upgrade to extend the range of supported travel of my EAF. I'm using it on a C8, where the focus knob can do about 42 revolutions at 5760 steps per rotation or about 218,000 total, whereas the EAF original firmware is said to be limited to 60000. Does anyone know where the "release notes" for the upgrades are documented or what is the maximum number of steps the EAF supports with the update?

Thanks for this information . Unfortunately, not happy about not being able to return to the previous version on my iPad. Was pretty much forced to take this update and now since I have the ASIAir Plus disconnects from my iPad. Sometimes multiple times in the middle of shooting. According to ZWO they say they don't force upgrades to your ASIAir Plus. I have turned off App Updates in the settings on the iPad.

What model and brand is the flat spiker panel you mention? or what is the link where I can buy it? thank you

You can still hook up a guide scope and use only the camera for narrow band on a slow telescope.

It is a perfect camera to replace a DSLR for mobile lens-based imaging. I bought one to use with sigma's 28mm 40mm and 105mm ART lenses on an AM3 mount. All that fits in a carry-on bag. The only hassle is that I have to use a nikon camera to set the aperture by pulling the battery prior to attaching to the ZWO.

I appreciate you explaining the product, helps some simple person like me understand :P

How could I use this camera with other brand mounts(celestron,skywatcher)? And can I use zwo eaf with this camera? Should I buy this camera as owner of C11 And EQ6 R mount?

A very helpful video.

Can this unit be used on Astrophysics mounts, ie. AP1100 mount?

Delphine Estates

Fantastic. Got so much out of this. Yes, more please😊

Are you talking dslr or ccd

Well done tutorial. Thank you.

Probably already said how helpful this is but worth repeating. Thanks!!

Did you say, you are testing a new AM3N ??

Thank you so much for the video. Got me up and running. I can polar align and slew to targets with ease. The only problem i am having is that i can't get it to calibrate on a star and track. If you have any insite into this, i would be much appreciative. Thank you.

Ya es compatible con la Sony A6600?

I got started in astrophotography about 6 months ago. I purchased the ASIAIR Mini a couple of weeks ago. This little device has increased my enjoyment level in this hobby 100%. The user interface is so intuitive and easy to learn. I now am spending more time imaging and less time setting up hardware and fiddling with software.

Should one leg of the tripod be pointing north before polar alignment? I'm wondering if the AM5 /ASI Air Plus assumes the legs are in a certain rotation to avoid the telescope hitting them during median flips.

Lesch Parks

Is it possible to use a separate ASI Air Plus to control the imaging and/or guide camera in the 2600MC Air 'bypassing' the built in Air if you wanted to? Not sure why you would do this, but can you?

Can I use a separate guide camera if I wanted, due to imaging circle limitations, in a similar way to the 2600mc duo, and have the 2600mc Air control the separate guide camera instead of the built-in one?

How’s there customer service? I’ve heard nightmare stories.

Will there be mono version? 🤞🤞

Can you plug a USB thumb drive into one of the USB ports of the 2600MC Air to have it save image data on it instead of it's internal memory? (you can do this with the ASI Air Plus and mini, correct?)

Great vidio. Would have loved it if they do it in a 2600 colour then you can still use very short narrow band filters

great observation/tip about accessing the eMMc memory via wifi cheers! BTW I recommend that users setup a static IP (in their router's DHCP server) for the ASIAir (and the mount - hand controller) making it automatic to connect the AIR and the mount to wifi n/w allowing both wifi mount control and access to the ASIAir directly from anywhere on your home n/w. I personally use a powerline+wifi access point (outside) to enable the AM5+ASIAir to connect to each other and to control the ASIAir from an iPad.

Must have it! 🤪Thanks Simon for another great review 😍

Don’t understand, why they put it in the cam instead of into the AM5N….

So if I were to add a USB Bluetooth dongle to my ASI ASiair Plus 256G, would that now enable me to control an AM3 or AM5N via Bluetooth?

Well done. New setups and travelers will love this.

I would kill for a 2600 Duo that has a rotating pair of sensors. No flexure rotation! Just rotate the sensor and the Duo chip!

Am3 n confirmed.

When is the camera rotator going to be released?

Thanks, Simon. Have you ever used a long focal length telescope on the AM5 and the ASI Air would not poplar align? I tried to polar align while using the Sky-Watcher Skymax 127, 1500mm, and the ASI Air returned the error message that there were not enough stars available to properly polar align. I never get that error using much shorter focal lengths such as 250mm and 430mm. Next time I am going try PA and plate solve with the 250mm, then switch to the Skymax. Thanks!

Thank you, very clear!

My asi cap have only raw format ....it' ok ?

Doesn't # of guide stars depend on the part of the sky ? Away from the galactic plane, fewer stars are available for guiding, aren't they? Am I mistaken?

Hi, I have an asiair plus with a recent patch. However, I would like to sell it since I don’t use it anymore. Do you know how to clean it to avoid personal info or reset to factory but leave the OS version as it is now? Thanks for your reply

Could this be power with Cellphone power banks with USB ports? I cannot see DC to USB cable are supplied in the current versions? many thanks from Auckland

Beginner question... So, the autofocuser only works if used with the ASI wi fi unit. Many thanks

Ok. I bite. Just got this ASI585MC Pro for my Askar71F with focal length 490mm. Its starting to look like a ZWO warehouse in my garage with a RedCat51 (f/l 250mm) sporting the ASI183MC Pro, and the Astro Tech 115EDT (f/l 805mm or 644 with 0.8x reducer/flattener) equipped with the ASI294MC Pro (all are set up with guide scopes/ASI120MM minis and ASIAirs (Pro, Mini, and Plus, respectively). Configured this way, I can swap scopes fast on my AM5 equipped Primaluce pier. Which camera to put on which scope is a real head scratcher. Any recommendations?

Hi Simon, Great video I have an Omegon 104 ED 650mm focal length with a .8 x focal reducer/field Flattener with my ASI585mc pro I entered the focal length to be 520mm in the Asiair software my back focus is set at 55mm (which I would like you to confirm is correct) my problem is I cannot bring any stars into focus manually or af using the EAF and so polar alignment and plate solving naturally are also not working.. I am at my wits end here please help :)

Nice review, Simon! Thanks. I don't see any of these (perhaps the camera is too new) connected to an EFW. Is this bolted to the EFW, or is it screwed in (or either)? Thanks again! Looks like a great camera.

Great video and advice, thanks for your hard work

Any chance a "how to setup, use and process images" on Windows laptop?? I'm very new to astrophotography, just got a 8" Newtonian/ lx85 and the 595MC Pro. Thanks.

Can the EAF move between Hyperstar and 6.3 positions automatically? I have to twiddle like crazy today.

This was very useful information for me. At 70 years old I am a total newbie to astrophotography. There are so many choices when it comes to dedicated astro cameras. The 585 is definitely on my short list.

I am sure you have been travelling with NEAF and everything, but keep checking for new content. Any update on a bigger mount coming from ZWO? I think they would sell like hotcakes!

Should I ignore "Ensure DST (it is) is disabled on Mount Hand Controller. It is normal that the time on the mount is 1 hour earlier than local time.