Mirror Lock setting

[galljj]

I'm using version 3.2.2 on a 500d.  In the capture plan settings there is no place to specify the mirror lock seconds, as I expected from reading the 3.1 manual.

Under advanced settings, in the experimental features box there is a show/hide  mirror lock up line, but no way i can see to toggle the setting

any help appreciated.

[astroman133]

The screenshot below shows where to toggle the option, as well as the control to adjust the mirror lock delay. Both controls are annotated with a red rectangle.

That said, it is almost never necessary to specify a mirror lock value. This is why it is hidden by default. For mounts that are capable of doing long duration astrophotography there is no discernable degradation of sub-exposure from vibration due to the camera's mirror flipping. This vibration is of very short duration compared to the length of the exposure and the typical effects of seeing.

 

[admin]

1 hour ago, galljj said:

I'm using version 3.2.2 on a 500d.  In the capture plan settings there is no place to specify the mirror lock seconds, as I expected from reading the 3.1 manual.

Under advanced settings, in the experimental features box there is a show/hide  mirror lock up line, but no way i can see to toggle the setting

any help appreciated.

What do you mean no way to toggle this setting?

[galljj]

Thanks both - my eyes aren't what they used to be, and the check box was not immediately apparent to me.

 

FWIW, I'm travelling with carry on luggage - and my CGEM and Stellarvue triplet wouldn't fit.  So I'm stuck with less than rigid tripod/mount.  Mirror lock is essential in some cases.

 

john