Note that AstroMx Capture for Windows can control Canon and Nikon DSLRs as long as the specific model is supported for USB tethering by the camera manufacturer.
If you try to use a DSLR without changing the Driver, This will be the result:
NB Bringing this article up to date for December 2021:
Note that since this article was originally written, the version of Zadig downloaded should now be 2.7 NOT 2.5 as described below
The driver (as described below) should now NOT be changed to libusb-win32 (v1.2.6.0); it should be changed to WinUSB (v6.1.7600.16385)
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It is a simple matter to change the driver (quite reversibly) so that the DSLR will work with AstroDMx Capture for Windows.
You will need to download a Windows tool called Zadig in order to change the driver.
Zadig can be downloaded from HERE.
Zadig will soon be downloadable from the Download site for AstroDMx Capture for Windows.
Installing Zadig
Double click on zadig-2.5.exe
This dialogue will appear
Your camera should appear in the list and you should select it.
Make sure that libusb-win32 (v1.2.6.0) is selected in the drop down menu to the right of the green arrow
Click on Replace Driver
Here is the Driver Installation SUCCESS dialogue. Click on the X to dismiss it
Do NOT click on Reinstall Driver
Now when you attempt to connect to your DSLR you will be able to, as long as the model is supported by the manufacturer for USB tethering.
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