Canon EOS R8 controller?

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Igor Fulvi avatar

Which controller is compatible with the Canon EOS R8? ASIAIR? Stellarmate? Other?

I can't find any official confirmation, only vague references to gphotolib2

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andrea tasselli avatar
Igor Fulvi avatar

Great! I think NINA also works with the R8, but I was more referring to a standalone controller, like ASIAIR.

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Steve de Lisle avatar

I use backyardeos with my R8. Good for nightscapes, lunar eclipses, etc. However, for full control, i’d recommend a dedicated astro camera.

andrea tasselli avatar
Igor Fulvi:
Great! I think NINA also works with the R8, but I was more referring to a standalone controller, like ASIAIR.

Put it on a miniPC and you have a (much) better stand alone controller. StellarMate presumably would work but I'd NOT put it at n.1 in terms of either speed or reliability.
Igor Fulvi avatar

I've also considered a mini PC, but I was looking for something portable that could be powered by a power bank. Maybe a Raspberry Pi.

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andrea tasselli avatar
A miniPC can be powered by a powerbank.