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Aug 19, 2018 02:27 |  #1

Hi, I am trying to set up a new Sky Watcher to my 7D2. I have the tracker hooked up to the camera via a auxiliary shutter release cable that came with the set up. Everything is on, I am
polar aligned, pointing at the stars, and nothing. Well, not nothing but my 7D2 will not open the shutter. A. I believe its because there is not enough light. B. I don't have a control on my camera in the correct
position. The manual for the sky watcher does not cover the camera settings. Can someone help me? This is what a have so far. My camera is on B for bulb. Aperture is wide open . My lens is 28mm-70mm.
Lens is manual focus but auto focus light is blinking. Maybe the drive is set wrong? Any advice? Thanks so much.


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Aug 19, 2018 02:36 |  #2

Sorry I put this post in the wrong area. I have tried to delete it with no luck.


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Aug 19, 2018 09:03 |  #3

Check out this link

https://www.cloudynigh​ts.com …er-vs-ioptron-skytracker/ (external link)




  
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Aug 19, 2018 09:12 |  #4

Turn off autofocus.

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Nov 05, 2018 02:41 |  #5

Thanks guys, I got everything lined out. Well.. sort of. But I really appreciate your help and the link.


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