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Started by BennettB64, 07/06/2008 07:15PM
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Bennett Burbank
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I have a new QHY8 that I haven't had first light on yet. I'm accustomed to DSLR imaging and am uncertain about Offset and Gain values. I understand that Gain is essentially ISO, but what is Offset, and what is an "appropriate" value to start with?

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Bennett, have you tried to take any shots "as is"?
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