ASIStudio v1.6.1 released

Tech@ZWO

Hi, we have released ASIStudio v1.6.1!

V1.6.1 - Change log:

Fixed the following bugs in ASIDeepStack:
Images get full black after stacking;
All frames getting slipped;
Images get black after stacking and histogram stretching.
Fixed the issue of invalid sharpening in ASIVideoStack.
Fixed and optimized some other problems.

V1.6 - Change log:

New software added: ASIVideoStack for video stacking at planetary imaging.
Optimized stack algorithm of ASIDeepStack in order to optimize data storage and reduce the probability of crashes.
Supported custom gain value in ASILive and ASIImg.
Fixed the issue in ASICap that the Bayer information in the txt file produced when saving pictures or videos always claims as RGGB.
Brand new navigation page.
Fixed & optimized some other issues.

If ASIStudio cannot be auto-updated properly, you may download and update the software manually. Thanks so much for your support!

Below is the official download page:
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers

jmgomezg

Hello, I have installed this new version on both Windows and OSX, this seems to solve the stacking issue I had before, but the ASICap seems to have some issues with my color camera, only on Windows, it's a ZWO 462 MC, and it only shows the green channel, attached image. I tested on ASIImg and other software like Firecapture on same Windows machine and camera feed is ok. On OSX the ASICap is working as expected. I also reinstalled the ZWO camera driver with no luck.

Tech@ZWO

jmgomezg
Adjust the white balance here to try.

franco

Can you add photometric colour calibration so that I don't have to buy PixInsight.

jmgomezg

Ah! Yes it worked, thanks!

JenB

Since applying the update every time I add files to be stacked and then click on Stack, it crashes. Any help please?

Many thanks

franco

Dark frame calibration not working in 1.6.1, works ok in 1.5.6

1.5.6

1.6.1

Tech@ZWO

franco We tested but didn't reproduce this problem, click here to switch the images to ensure that it is a stacked image. If so, could you share some images with us? we will test it again. Thanks.
You can share them via google drive if they are too large.

franco

My internet link (satellite) is metered and slow, so not keen to upload the darks and lights but I would be happy to run any tests or debugging that you think might help. I'm quite happy to continue using 1.5.6 for now.

Tech@ZWO

franco Ok, thank you very much.
We forwarded this to our devs.

Rob1472

Since the new update the EFW does not appear to be recognised. I thought something had gone wrong and took my imaging train apart to investigate and had no joy. Then tried NINA and it worked. Went back to ASI studio and still not recognised. This was in both the planetary imaging and the deep sky imaging apps. Guess I’ll have to learn SharpCap

Tech@ZWO

Rob1472 Which version do you use? i tested in V1.6.3, EFW works fine.

AstroDude42

@tech@zwo#57566 i saw ASIStudio 1.6.1 is available on the Mac AppStore to download and install. Now that 1.6.3 is available for a few weeks, are there any plans from your side to update the version on the Mac AppStore?

Thanks, Olli

Tech@ZWO

AstroDude42 Updates on Mac Appstore have stopped.
You can get the new version on this page. choose MAC tab.
https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers

johnpd

Just installed v1.6.3 and found the following issues:

Drag and Drop does not work in ASIFitsView or ASIVideoStack.
ASIVideoStack generates a .FIT file that is extremely overexposed and virtually impossible to work with. If I open it in ASIFitsView, I can adjust the white level to get a better view. If I open it in my preferred .FITS file processing software (Affinity Photo), getting it back to a viable image is difficult if not impossible.
It would be much better if we could save the output of ASIVideoStack as a 16-bit uncompressed .TIFF file instead of a .JPG giving us more room to play with the image. Using the sharpening option in AVIVideoStack I could get a great sharp image, but as saved as a .JPG file, you don't have the amount of processing leeway as you would with a .TIFF.

JohnD

The camera was an ASI533MC Pro.

ASIFitsView Screen Shot:

Affinity Photo Screen:

ASTAP Screen:

Tech@ZWO

johnpd

Exit ASIStudio completely, then re-launch it to try
Is it possible to send us the raw video? you can share it via google drive or others
I forwarded your suggestions to our team, thank you.

Tech@ZWO

johnpd About point 3, we have a few more questions want to ask you.
Could you tell us usually what you NEED to do with .TIFF files after sharpening? and what file format are you want for post-process after videostack? TIFF or fits?

Thanks.

AstroDude42

@Tech@ZWO#58292 thanks for clarifying! Would it be an option to remove it from the Mac AppStore then? Just to clean up and prevent us users from being confused. Thanks again!

Olli

ASIStudio@ZWO

AstroDude42 We will update the ASIStudio on Mac AppStore once we can, currently, we met some problems so cannot update now.

johnpd

@Tech@ZWO#58294
I have uploaded the Saturn .AVI file here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZ4MY5N_mr3Texs5iHHtqQuOF1qb3RjP/view?usp=sharing

I have also copied the associated .TXT file here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcpi7h2bBIU9jetIbiOMfpvFCupnAY8Y/view?usp=sharing

Regarding not be able to drag and drop images, that now works. Apparently there is an issue with using it right after installation.

Regarding having .TIFF output images, I might want to do additional processing with the output including using software such as Topaz GigaPixel to blow it up a little. If you gave a .FITS option, that would also be ok as I can easily convert that.

JohnD

ASIStudio@ZWO

johnpd There will be a beta version of ASIStudio v1.7, you can try that soon.

ASIStudio@ZWO

johnpd
Hi John,
ASIVideoStack will automatically save the fit file in a new file, you can find it where your .avi is.