Orion's belt and sword

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:52 pm

Hi Orly,
I can go into debug mode. I got also another txt file.. syxxxx i forget the whole name.. inside got [disablenr] 1@ ... still cannot... sorry.. can i check with u.. for the dfs to be disable.. are u shooting in raw format? cos i tried in jpg.. cannot.. haven try raw format.. =)

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:40 pm

I was just using JPG. You can tell that the DFS is off because after the 30-second shot, you can take another shot.

When I made my own files, I couldn't get it working. That's why I just used the disable_dfs.zip and unzipped everything to an SD card....

Basically what I did is turn on debug mode (DEBUG <EN>) then press OK. The screen goes blank... at that point there is DEBUG in the corner of the screen. You then take your shots... at least on my K20D no more DFS (but lots of noise!!!)

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:52 pm

Hi Orly.. i called up pentax service center (singapore) .. they cannot do anything to go debug mode.. not licence.. from japan pentax hq... i can go debug mode.. just that i cannot off the dfs.. =s

Orly... possible to send me the files? =) at neoweeern@hotmail.com .. many thanks!

orly_andico · Post by **orly_andico** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:44 pm

hi wee ern, sent it to you. just rename the file (google doesn't want to send it if the extension is .zip)

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:57 pm

hi orly, thanks alot for your help. sorry to reply late cos i just finished my class..

Bergkamp_ · Post by **Bergkamp_** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:41 am

Hi orly, i give up.. dun think k-x can..

but look at this:

Hi All,

I thought I'd jump in with my 2 cents! I'm not going to argue Canon vs. Pentax, nor claim the Kx is the best camera to use for astro imaging. I just want to link to a few pictures I have taken with the Kx and let you decide for yourself. For me, the KX has been the easiest to use and has given me my best results, right out of the box, unmodified. As to the forced dark frame issue, it doesn't bother me. I usually observe through another scope while imaging anyway. The 10x live view makes focusing a breeze. I don't use a fancy intervelometer, as I had to with the Canons. I set the camera to ISO 12,800, exposure to 30 sec, and the shutter to HI multiple shots. I then put a rubber band around the shutter button, and go observe with my dob. I usually take about 50 exposures and stack in Registax. Here's a link to my images:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...9&l=585c569520