Speeding up Polar Alignment NINA/PhD2

Hi IrishAstro,
For me it depends on whether I have just set set up rig or if it has already been out and previously polar aligned.  I am not sure any of this applies to you as you’re in the southern hemisphere, and I am not familiar with the SharpCap use below the equator.   

if already out and previously polar aligned on another recent night, I go right to SharpCap for polar align and it takes less than a minute To get  excellent alignment.  I have used the NINA  tool and NINA remains my imaging software of choice, but I have strongly prefer SharpCap as being faster and easier tool for polar alignment.  Just be sure to deselect the camera in SharpCap once you are done with polar alignment before using in NINA. 

If i had just assembled the telescope rig, I take the time to do quick polar align thru the EQ6R pro reticle first, then go to SharpCap.  Still usually takes not more than 1-2 minutes.  
Rob