Adding support for Sigma Fp/FpL cameras

Eric

Hi, I was hoping that someone at ZWO would see this post in regards to adding camera support for two cameras that I think some astrophotographers are starting to take note of, the Sigma Fp and FpL cameras. Recently a use on the cloudynights DSLR forum has provided an ASCOM driver for the cameras that allows them to be controlled with full exposure (up to 30s and an additional 300s option), ISO, preview, power, and other support via the software NINA (windows based as I'm sure most are aware of). I'm wondering if ZWO would be able to port this ASCOM support of the cameras into the ASIAIR, I think it would be a great addition for those of us wanting to use these ultra-compact cameras with their setups. You can read more about the ASCOM support created by the CN member here:
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/879238-ascom-driver-for-sigma-fp-l/

He's provided the installed and instructions via Google Drive here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rs7bvUjAYq7-yQrUFZ5WHSSXvFZI7wdR

Thanks,
Eric

PMTeam@ZWO

Thanks for the feedback, we will continue to pay attention to this news

Eric

PMTeam@ZWO It's come to my attention that the ASIAir does not utilize ASCOM drivers, instead using INDI drivers, Sigma does offer an SDK for the camera:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/news/2020/07/02/10916/

I'm sure more than a few astrophotographers who use the Fp/FpL cameras would love ASIAir support!

nhmorgan

Another FP and FP-L user here. Just weighing in to say that I would love to see support for this camera added as it's my main astro camera right now but ASIair is collecting dust because I can't use them together. Having to use a laptop instead.