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CameraCameraState Property

Returns the current camera operational state

Namespace:  ASCOM.DriverAccess
Assembly:  ASCOM.DriverAccess (in ASCOM.DriverAccess.dll) Version: 3351c4f3fa64146a7efd5b51ed4591e32a0a5484
Syntax
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public CameraStates CameraState { get; }

Property Value

Type: CameraStates
The state of the camera.

Implements

ICameraV3CameraState
Exceptions
ExceptionCondition
NotConnectedExceptionIf the device is not connected.
DriverExceptionAn error occurred that is not described by one of the more specific ASCOM exceptions. The device did not successfully complete the request.
Remarks
Returns one of the following status information:
  • 0 = CameraIdle : At idle state, available to start exposure
  • 1 = CameraWaiting : Exposure started but waiting (for shutter, trigger, filter wheel, etc.)
  • 2 = CameraExposing : Exposure currently in progress
  • 3 = CameraReading : CCD array is being read out (digitized)
  • 4 = CameraDownload : Downloading data to PC
  • 5 = CameraError : Camera error condition serious enough to prevent further operations (connection fail, etc.).
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