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Ekos takes only one photo, using DSLR

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Hi,

I am running the version 1.9.4 of INDI on the latest version of astroberry.
My setup is:
* EQ6 Pro mount
* DSLR Nikon D750 + D4s (tried both): manual mode, bulb.

I have an issue. When I schedule a sequence of multiple photos, the sequence takes only one photo. Then it says that it is taking the next photo but it doesn't.
Same issue with both cameras. They are put on Manual, bulb.
At INDI side, I have tried with default INDI settings and tried both options: force bulb and don't.
Same issue occurs with Astroberry and Stellarmate, both on Raspberry Pi 4.

Any help would be appreciated.


Kind regards,
Cristian
Last edit: 2 years 2 days ago by Cristian.
2 years 4 days ago #81673

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Hi Christian,
please provide the logs so that we could investigate the problem.
Cheers
Wolfgang
2 years 4 days ago #81701

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Check the condition for mirror lockup. It's an option in the INDI driver, but if used, the features needs to be enabled in the camera menus. They both need to be set either both on or both off to not conflict.
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I still encounter the same issue.

Nikon cameras have a dedicated knob position "MuP" (Mirror Up). I had initially used this position but also tried the Single-shot position but the problem continues to occur.
I think that it is important to mention that, once the issue starts, I mean after the first photo is taken, the DSLR doesn't take any photo at all anymore, even if I restart the sequence or the INDI driver. I have to turn the DSLR off and back on and then, it works again.

Meanwhile, I have managed to get the log.
From what I see, at the first photo, the log says:
"[DEBUG] Setting exposure widget bulb index: 52 "
"[DEBUG] Setting radio/menu widget shutterspeed2: 52 (Bulb) "
"[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
"[DEBUG] Using internal bulb widget:bulb "
"[DEBUG] Setting toggle widget bulb: 1 "
"[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "

while at the second run I see:
"[DEBUG] Using internal bulb widget:bulb "
"[DEBUG] Setting toggle widget bulb: 1 "
"[DEBUG] Failed to set new configuration value (GP result: -1) "

See full log below:

[2022-03-26T23:24:16.767 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' 30x180\" sees 0 captures in output folder '/media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light'."
[2022-03-26T23:24:16.774 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' estimated to take 01h 33m 00s to complete."
[2022-03-26T23:24:16.777 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - Option to sort jobs based on priority and altitude is true
[2022-03-26T23:24:16.785 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' has a total score of +41 at 26/03 23:24."
[2022-03-26T23:24:16.790 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - Ekos finished evaluating jobs, no job selection required.
[2022-03-26T23:24:25.136 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Scheduler list saved to /home/stellarmate/Pictures/procyan.esl"
[2022-03-26T23:24:27.988 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Scheduler is awake."
[2022-03-26T23:24:27.990 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - Scheduler is starting...
[2022-03-26T23:24:27.990 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Scheduler started."
[2022-03-26T23:24:28.953 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' 30x180\" sees 0 captures in output folder '/media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light'."
[2022-03-26T23:24:28.960 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' estimated to take 01h 33m 00s to complete."
[2022-03-26T23:24:28.962 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - Option to sort jobs based on priority and altitude is true
[2022-03-26T23:24:28.971 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' has a total score of +41 at 26/03 23:24."
[2022-03-26T23:24:28.977 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' has a total score of +41 at 26/03 23:24."
[2022-03-26T23:24:30.944 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - Executing Job "Procyon"
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.948 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.align] - Target updated to JNow RA: "07h 40m 29s" DE: " 05° 10' 32\""
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.950 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - ISD:Telescope sending coords RA: "07h 40m 29s" ( 7.6747 ) DE: " 05° 10' 32\"" ( 5.17555 )
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.954 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' is slewing to target."
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.961 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Starting Goto RA=7.6747 DE=5.17555 (current RA=7.80175 DE=9.21231) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.965 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] GOTO ALign Nearest: delta RA = 0.127269, delta DEC = 4.043138 "
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.968 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Aligned Eqmod Goto RA=7.80197 DE=9.21868 (target RA=7.6747 DE=5.17555) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:31.972 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Setting Eqmod Goto RA=7.80197 DE=9.21868 (target RA=7.6747 DE=5.17555) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:32.066 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Slewing mount: RA increment = 20, DE increment = -160 "
[2022-03-26T23:24:32.331 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Slewing to RA: 7:40:29 - DEC: 5:10:32 "
[2022-03-26T23:24:32.401 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Iterative Goto (1): RA diff = 0.61 arcsecs DE diff = 3.84 arcsecs "
[2022-03-26T23:24:32.524 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - EQMod Mount : "[INFO] Telescope slew is complete. Tracking TRACK_SIDEREAL... "
[2022-03-26T23:24:32.945 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' slew is complete."
[2022-03-26T23:24:33.954 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' capture is in progress..."
[2022-03-26T23:24:33.958 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Client module indicates that storage for '/media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light/NGC_1499_Light' has already 0 captures processed."
[2022-03-26T23:24:33.960 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - Preparing capture job "/media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light/NGC_1499_Light" for execution.
[2022-03-26T23:24:33.962 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Job requires 180.000-second images, has 0/30 frames captured and will be processed."
[2022-03-26T23:24:33.971 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 180.000-second image..."
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.024 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[INFO] Upload settings set to client only. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.028 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Requested CCD Frame is (0,0) (6016 x 4016) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.037 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[INFO] Starting 180 seconds exposure. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.037 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Starting exposure (exptime: 180 secs, mirror lock: 0, force bulb: false, exposure index: 0) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.038 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Mutex locked "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.038 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting radio/menu widget iso: 18 (3200) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.038 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.038 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting radio/menu widget imagequality: 3 (NEF (Raw)) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.038 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.038 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Finding optimal exposure setting for 180 seconds in shutterspeed2 (count=55)... "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.039 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] No optimal predefined exposure found. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.039 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting exposure widget bulb index: 52 "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.039 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting radio/menu widget shutterspeed2: 52 (Bulb) "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.105 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.105 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Using internal bulb widget:bulb "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.106 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting toggle widget bulb: 1 "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.106 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.107 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 179999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:24:34.107 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Exposure started. "
[2022-03-26T23:24:39.100 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 174999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:24:44.100 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 169999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:24:49.102 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 164999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:24:54.101 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 159999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:24:59.101 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 154998 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:04.101 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 149998 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:09.102 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 144998 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:14.102 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 139997 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:19.102 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 134997 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:24.102 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 129997 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:29.103 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 124997 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:34.103 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 119997 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:39.103 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 114996 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:44.104 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 109996 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:49.103 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 104996 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:54.104 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 99996 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:25:59.104 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 94995 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:04.104 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 89995 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:09.105 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 84995 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:14.105 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 79994 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:19.105 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 74994 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:24.105 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 69994 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:29.106 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 64994 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:34.106 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 59993 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:39.106 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 54993 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:44.106 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 49993 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:49.107 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 44993 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:54.107 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 39992 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:26:59.107 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 34992 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:04.107 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 29992 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:09.108 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 24992 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:14.108 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 19992 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:19.108 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 14991 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:24.108 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 9991 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:29.108 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 4991 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.008 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Reading exposure... "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.100 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: -1 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.103 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Closing internal shutter. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.104 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Using widget:bulb "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.104 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting toggle widget bulb: 0 "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.416 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:34.416 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Exposure complete. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:35.477 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] File added event completed. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:35.478 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Downloading image... Name: (AND_7573.NEF) Folder: (/store_00010001/DCIM/106ND750) Delete from SD card? (false) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:38.100 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Downloaded 6016x4016 (preview 160x120) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:38.258 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Capture target is SD Card. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:38.260 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Capture event completed. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:38.262 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[INFO] Exposure done, downloading image... "
[2022-03-26T23:27:41.226 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] read_libraw: raw_width: 6032 top_margin 0 left_margin 0 first_visible_pixel 0 "
[2022-03-26T23:27:41.227 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] read_libraw: rawdata.sizes.width: 6032 rawdata.sizes.height 4032 memsize 48642048 bayer_pattern RGGB "
[2022-03-26T23:27:41.387 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] read_libraw: memsize (48642048) naxis (2) w (6032) h (4032) bpp (16) bayer pattern (RGGB) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:41.429 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Subframing... subFrameSize: 48320512 - oneFrameSize: 48320512 - subX: 0 - subY: 0 - subW: 6016 - subH: 4016 "
[2022-03-26T23:27:41.726 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Uploading file. Ext: fits, Size: 48326400, sendImage? Yes, saveImage? No "
[2022-03-26T23:27:42.648 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] BLOB transfer took 0.687684 seconds "
[2022-03-26T23:27:42.648 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Upload complete "
[2022-03-26T23:27:43.277 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Image received. Mode: "Normal" Size: 48326400
[2022-03-26T23:27:43.430 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - "FITS" file saved to "/media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light/NGC_1499_Light_000.fits"
[2022-03-26T23:27:45.133 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Download Time: 2.48 s, New Download Time Estimate: 2.48 s."
[2022-03-26T23:27:45.135 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Received image 1 out of 30."
[2022-03-26T23:27:45.137 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Captured /media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light/NGC_1499_Light_000.fits"
[2022-03-26T23:27:46.300 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' 30x180\" sees 1 captures in output folder '/media/stellarmate/CRISTIANM/photos/Procyon/Light'."
[2022-03-26T23:27:46.304 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.scheduler] - "Job 'Procyon' estimated to take 01h 29m 55s to complete."
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.405 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 180.000-second image..."
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.415 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[INFO] Starting 180 seconds exposure. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.416 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Starting exposure (exptime: 180 secs, mirror lock: 0, force bulb: false, exposure index: 0) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.416 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Mutex locked "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.416 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting radio/menu widget iso: 18 (3200) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.417 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.417 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting radio/menu widget imagequality: 3 (NEF (Raw)) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.421 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting new configuration OK. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.422 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Finding optimal exposure setting for 180 seconds in shutterspeed2 (count=55)... "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.422 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] No optimal predefined exposure found. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.422 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Using internal bulb widget:bulb "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.423 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting toggle widget bulb: 1 "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.440 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Failed to set new configuration value (GP result: -1) "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.440 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 179999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:27:50.440 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Exposure started. "
[2022-03-26T23:27:55.426 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 174999 ms "
[2022-03-26T23:28:00.426 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Time left: 169999 ms "
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[2022-03-26T23:30:50.346 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Reading exposure... "
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[2022-03-26T23:30:50.425 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Closing internal shutter. "
[2022-03-26T23:30:50.426 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Using widget:bulb "
[2022-03-26T23:30:50.426 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Setting toggle widget bulb: 0 "
[2022-03-26T23:30:50.427 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Failed to set new configuration value (GP result: -1) "
[2022-03-26T23:30:50.427 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Exposure complete. "
[2022-03-26T23:30:51.436 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #1, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:52.440 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #2, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:53.439 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #3, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:54.445 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #4, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:55.445 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #5, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:56.455 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #6, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:57.454 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #7, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:58.452 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #8, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:30:59.456 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #9, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:31:00.470 CET DEBG ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[DEBUG] Event timed out #10, retrying... "
[2022-03-26T23:31:00.473 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.indi] - Nikon DSLR DSC D750 : "[ERROR] Exposure failed to save image... Unspecified error "
[2022-03-26T23:31:00.473 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
[2022-03-26T23:31:00.476 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Restarting capture attempt #1"
[2022-03-26T23:31:00.483 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capturing 180.000-second image..."
[2022-03-26T23:31:00.487 CET INFO ][ org.kde.kstars.ekos.capture] - "Capture failed. Check INDI Control Panel for details."
Last edit: 2 years 1 day ago by Cristian.
2 years 1 day ago #81770

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Cristian,

I think you spottet the issue in the log file. I have no idea why it would set "toggle widget bulb to 1" once but not again though. I just checked with my Canon 5DMk2 and it succeeded in taking a number of pictures using the sequence queue. I have to admit the first thing that came to my mind when I read about your problem was "mirror lock" just like Andrew suggested. I have no idea how mirror lock is handled in Nikon cameras.

I see the logfile states the scheduler was used. Did you try the same using the sequence queue? I assmume the same issue occurs?

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Alfred
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2 years 1 day ago #81785

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I think that I have found a solution by setting the option "Force BULB" to ON in the Options tab of the DSLR. Gave it a few tries and, so far, it seems to work properly.

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Force Bulb = ON is the recommended setting for exposures longer than 1s. In your original message you wrote: "At INDI side, I have tried with default INDI settings and tried both options: force bulb and don't." so I had the impression your attempts failed regardless of the Force Bulb setting. Anyway, good to hear it's working for you now!
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Honestly, I had initially used the default values and crosschecked that Force Bulb On was On. And I had the same result as described earlier.
Later on, I have upgraded to Indilib 1.9.5. The initial version was the one that came with the Stellarmate version I had downloaded one month ago; I can't say which version it was.

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