New Camera Support
We’ve expanded hardware compatibility with the addition of three new SVBONY cameras:
- SVBONY SC715C
- SVBONY SV305C PRO
- SVBONY SV905C2
These cameras are now fully supported, bringing more options for astrophotographers.
New Features & Enhancements
16-bit Auto Stretch Transform
A new 16-bit auto stretch transform has been added, improving real-time image display for high bit depth captures. This option can be found under the “Controls: Preview” control group and is non-destructive. This means that this functionality does not affect the saved data.
Native Apple Silicon Support for QHY Cameras
QHY cameras now run natively on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4), eliminating the need for Rosetta translation and enhancing performance.
User Interface Changes
The user interface for Mounts, Focuser Devices, Filter Wheels, and INDI Cameras has been redesigned to improve usability. These changes enhance workflow efficiency and provide a more intuitive experience.
If you’re upgrading from a previous version, please check the updated UI layout to familiarize yourself with the new design.
SDK Updates
To ensure the best camera performance and support for the latest cameras, we’ve updated multiple camera SDKs:
- SVBONY SDK
- Touptek SDK
- ZWO SDK
- Atik SDK
- OGMA SDK
- PlayerOne SDK
- OmegonPro SDK
- QHY SDK (includes firmware updates for Linux users)
Significant Internal Refactoring
This release includes major internal refactoring of the legacy codebase for advanced controls, specifically Mounts, Focusers, Filter Wheels, and non-native cameras. These changes enhance maintainability, performance, and long-term scalability.
While this refactor does not introduce visible new features, it lays the groundwork for future improvements. Additional refactoring is currently in progress and will be included in a future release.
General
For more information about this release, please see the changelog. The new version (2.12.1) can be found on the main downloads page.
