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Eclipse Orchestrator - perisian untuk automasi prosedur pengambilan gambar menggunakan kamera DSLR ketika fenomena gerhana matahari. Deskripsi perisian adalah seperti di bawah (quote dari
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What's New:
* Elements for all eclipses through 2020 available for download.
* Version 0.5 released June 13, 2008. Supports 2008/2009 and numerous new cameras.
Overview:
* Download the PDF sales sheet for a quick introduction.
* This software controls 1-4 cameras during an eclipse so that you can be free to concentrate on observing the event visually. You must preprogram all exposure information according to a script. Observer latitude/longitude coordinates are used to calculate local circumstances so that camera actions can be referenced to specific eclipse events. All features are optional, so the program can be used for as little or as much as desired.
* First developed for the 2002 total solar eclipse, it has been used successfully at the 2002, 2005, and 2006 total solar eclipses.
* Because digital cameras are still in their infancy, extensive rehearsal and testing is recommended to ensure success.
* This is Windows software.
Eclipse Orchestrator leaves you free to observe.
Hardware control/interfacing features:
* Scripted control of one Canon DSLR (see supported camera list below) over USB/1394 connection, with full control of shutter, aperture, ISO, and file type/quality. Images are stored to the camera, not the computer.
* Serial port cable support for high speed shooting on a USB/Firewire connected camera. Without this cable up to 2-5 seconds dead time between images may be required for some camera models, with the cable it is limited by the camera (typically up to 3-8 frames per second).
* Scripted shutter press control (via serial port cable) of up to three additional cameras (any make/model with electronic release and appropriate cable), with scripted press lengths. Serial RTS, DTR, and dual type cables supported.
* Canon-style mirror lock up support (requires serial port cable) to reduce mirror slap vibration. The exposure is set (if applicable), the shutter button is pressed to lock up the mirror, a wait is performed, and then the shutter is pressed again to actually capture the exposure. Wait times adjustable per exposure.
* Scripted playback of self-recorded *.wav sound files for reminders, for example "Filters off!". Please be considerate of others when using this feature.
* Neilsen-Kellerman Kestrel 4000 (with Kestrel Interface) weather tracker support, for scheduled memory downloads and near-real-time graphing.
* Serial port NMEA 0183 GPS support for position and time information. Highly stable timing via 1 pulse per second signal when specially cabled Garmin GPS18-LVC used.
* Can send scripted arbitrary byte sequences over serial ports (up to 128 bytes long). With proper converters, cabling, and programming this can be used to slew a motorized telescope, or zoom a video camera in and out, etc.
Rapid, complicated exposure sequences are made easy.
Software features:
* Calculation and display of eclipse local circumstances, with capability to reference camera script items to eclipse events ("5 seconds after second contact", "at 50% magnitude", etc.) or use absolute UTC date/times.
* Refraction, limb effects, and delta-T correction supported. UTC event times for subsecond accuracy.
* Manual override of computed contact times.
* Easy adjustment of computer clock: a static offset correction can be entered if no GPS is connected.
* Simulated time support (fudges clock without affecting Windows system time) to allow easy rehearsal.
* Sun image and large event countdown display.
* Color coded duration map indicates where to move to increase your eclipse duration.
* Upcoming script item display.
* F1-F4 keys fire camera shutters
* Support for easily-launched "emergency" script in case of hole in clouds.
Control multiple cameras with subsecond accuracy.
Requirements:
* Windows XP, with minimum 1024x768 resolution screen. Smaller screens will work but look ugly. Windows 98/Me/2000/Vista might work but have not been tested and are not officially supported.
* USB or 1394/Firewire port for Canon DSLR (optional).
* One to four serial ports (optional). USB to serial converters are OK and multiple ones can be used, via a USB hub if necessary.
* For utmost timing accuracy, observing site latitude/longitude should be known to within ~200m, and computer clock should be set to within ~0.5s, which requires a GPS measurement on eclipse day.
* Optional connected GPS: minimum required NMEA sentences: GPGGA and GPRMC. Optional sentences: GPGSV, PGRME, PGRMF, and PGRMT.
Limitations:
* Only 'M' mode supported on USB/1394 camera: no automatic exposure modes allowed. Bulb mode not supported on USB/1394 camera.
* Camera scripts are in CSV format and must be edited in a plain text editor like Notepad. Opening a CSV script file in Microsoft Excel will corrupt times.
* The cameras are processed sequentially, so only one camera shutter can be fired at a time. If you only have one camera, this doesn't concern you.
* USB/1394-connected camera must be set so "Auto Power Off" feature is disabled.
* Serial ports are not automatically detected.
* Operation aboard aircraft is not recommended unless someone has computed the eclipse contact times for you.
Monitor environmental conditions.
Supported Cameras for exposure control:
Canon:
* EOS 1D (*)
* EOS 1D Mark II
* EOS 1D Mark II N
* EOS 1D Mark III
* EOS 1Ds (*)
* EOS 1Ds Mark II
* EOS 1Ds Mark III
* EOS 5D
* EOS 10D (*)
* EOS 20D
* EOS 20Da
* EOS 30D
* EOS 40D
* EOS D30 (*)
* EOS D60 (*)
* EOS Digital Rebel / EOS 300D / EOS Kiss Digital (*)
* EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D / EOS Kiss Digital N
* EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi
* EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi
(*) Note: Menu option "Setup | Support Old Canons" must be checked to use one of these cameras.
Olympus:
* E-System DSLR support under development for potential late 2008 release.
Nikon:
* Not supported at this time.
Obtaining the Software:
* At this time, Eclipse Orchestrator is available as a free download.
1. Disclaimer: Use this program at your own risk. No guarantees are made as to its reliability or fitness for any purpose.
2. Download the MSI installation file to your computer.
3. Double click the MSI file to launch the installer.
4. Read the included help file thoroughly before attempting use.
* For eclipses other than the 2009 total, please download this new besselians.dat file and save it to the Elements directory under your Eclipse Orchestrator program directory, replacing your current besselians.dat file. It contains elements for all solar eclipses through 2020, thanks to the Five Millennium Catalog of Solar Eclipses.
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