A number of obsolete camera models can be operated by MaxIm DL. Some plug-in drivers are still included with the standard distribution; however, many are distributed separately. The Obsolete Driver Pack can be downloaded from https://diffractionlimited.com/down/MaxImDLObsoleteDrivers.exe.
These drivers are not actively maintained, and technical support is not available. These are provided "as-is".
Camera Model |
Installation |
Select in MaxIm DL |
Apogee Instruments |
Apogee AP, KX, and SPH are supported via the optional Obsolete Driver Pack. |
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Celestron Nightscape |
Plug-in is included. Drivers are installed automatically from Windows Update. Also on AstroFX CD-ROM. |
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DTA |
All drivers are supplied by the manufacturer. |
Consult manufacturer's instructions. |
Ethernaude |
No information available. |
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Meade DSI series (all models) |
Drivers are supplied by the manufacturer; see http://meade.com/. |
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Meade LPI |
Drivers are supplied by the manufacturer; see http://meade.com/. The LPI can be operated as a webcam through the Video DirectShow driver. The Meade LPI plug-in will provide higher bit depth. |
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Meade 208XT, 216XT, 416XT |
Plug-in support via the optional Obsolete Driver Pack. |
Meade Pictor 208XT, Meade 216XT, Meade Pictor 416XT / 1616XT, Meade Pictor 416XT / 1616XT SCSI |
Olympus DSLR |
Plug-in support via the optional Obsolete Driver Pack. Works under Windows XP only. (XP is no longer officially supported) |
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Opus I |
Plug-in is included. Manufacturer's drivers must be installed. |
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Orion Parsec (all models) |
Plug-in support via the optional Obsolete Driver Pack. Also requires driver from http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/D2XX.htm |
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Orion StarShoot Deep-Space II, Pro and Mono III |
Plug-in support via the optional Obsolete Driver Pack. Drivers are supplied by the manufacturer; see http://telescope.com/. |
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Orion StarShoot Deep-Space I |
Plug-in support via the optional Obsolete Driver Pack. Drivers are supplied by the manufacturer; see http://telescope.com/. |
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Orion StarShoot Autoguider |
Plug-in is included. Drivers are supplied by the manufacturer; see http://telescope.com/. |
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SACImaging |
8-bit cameras are supported via Video DS. |
SAC or Video DS for 8-bit SAC cameras that support DirectShow capture. |
SBIG |
Obsolete serial port cameras including the ST-4, ST-5 (serial port version), ST-6 and STV are available in the Obsolete Driver Pack. Most SBIG cameras, including more modern obsolete models, are supported via either DL Imaging or SBIG Universal. |
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Starlight Xpress |
Most
modern cameras are supported using SX
Universal. |
Starlight Xpress HX5 USB 1.1, Starlight Xpress HX9 USB 1.1, Starlight Xpress MX5 Series USB 1.1, Starlight Xpress MX5 Series USB 1.1 STAR2000, Starlight Xpress MX7/MX9 USB 1.1, Starlight Xpress MX7/MX9 USB 1.1 STAR2000, Starlight Xpress MX7C USB 1.1, Starlight Xpress MX7C USB 1.1 STAR2000 |
Parallel Port and ISA Bus Equipment
All parallel port and ISA bus hardware is no longer supported, since Microsoft Windows no longer supports this interface.