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ICameraV3CameraState Property

Returns the current camera operational state

Namespace: ASCOM.DeviceInterface
Assembly: ASCOM.DeviceInterfaces (in ASCOM.DeviceInterfaces.dll) Version: 6.0.0.0 (6.6.9999.9999)
Syntax
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CameraStates CameraState { get; }

Property Value

CameraStates
The state of the camera.
Exceptions
ExceptionCondition
NotConnectedExceptionIf the device is not connected
DriverExceptionAn error occurred that is not described by one of the more specific ASCOM exceptions. Include sufficient detail in the message text to enable the issue to be accurately diagnosed by someone other than yourself.
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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