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@richromano richromano released this 31 Jul 00:04
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Now supports K3-III

Driver Installation

Download and install ASCOM. You should get this version if possible:
ASCOMPlatform702.4675.exe
https://github.com/ASCOMInitiative/ASCOMPlatform/releases/download/v7.0.2/AscomPlatform702.4675.exe

Next, download and unzip Release72925.zip to a long term location. Run install.bat by double clicking on it.

SharpCap Installation

Download and install Sharpcap 64bit:
https://d.sharpcap.co.uk/download.html?version=4.1.13484.0&arch=x64

Turn on your camera and make sure the USB mode is set to MTP/PTP mode. Set the Camera to M mode and shutter to Electronic Shutter. Connect your camera to the computer and make sure it is recognized as a camera.

Open Sharpcap. Select the Camera menu and you should see Pentax KP/K1/645Z/K3III. Select Pentax KP/K1/645Z/K3III and a dialog box should show up. Inside the dialog you should see a drop down where you can select your Camera. Click on OK.

NINA Installation

Download and install NINA 64bit:
https://f002.backblazeb2.com/file/ninasetup/Releases/3.1.2.9001/NINASetupBundle_3.1.2.9001.zip

Extract and run NINASetupBundle.exe

Turn on your camera and make sure the USB mode is set to MTP/PTP mode. Set the Camera to M mode and shutter to Electronic Shutter. Connect your camera to the computer and make sure it is recognized as a camera.

Open NINA and switch to the Equipment pane. In the drop down you should see and select Pentax KP/K1/645Z/K3III (ASCOM). Connect to your camera by clicking the power button.

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