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BackyardEOS 3.2 Classic Edition [OTL-BYE-C]
$35.00 USD
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About BackyardEOS
BackyardEOS is software tailor made to control your Canon DSLR camera. It is purposely built with astro-photography in mind.
This highly acclaimed software is in use all around the world by thousands of users. Its intuitive user interface caters to the amateur and seasoned astronomers alike. Program your image capture plan and walk away. BackyardEOS will control your Canon DSLR camera and deep sky long exposure images all night long.
Built by astrophotographers for astrophotographers.
BackyardEOS is Windows only software!
BackyardEOS is downloadable software only!
Here is a 2 hour 41 minutes presentation on BackyardEOS by its creator.
Supported Cameras
BackyardEOS supports over 40Canon EOS camera models!
When you see (serial) for a particular function, it means a serial cable is needed to access that function in addition to the regular USB cable for all other functions. BackyardEOS has been tested withShoestring Astronomy DSUSBserial cables andHap Griffin'sserial cables.
Name | Processor | Live view | Sensor Temperature | Bulb | Mirror Lock | Operating System | Tested |
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1Ds Mk II | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
1D | Not supported | ||||||
1D C | Non-DIGIC DV | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
1Ds | Not supported | ||||||
1Ds Mk III | DIGIC III | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Contact Us |
1D Mk III | DIGIC III | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1D Mk IV | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1Dx | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1Dx Mk II | DIGIC VI+ | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
5D | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
5Ds | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
5DsR | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
5D Mk II | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
5D Mk III | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
5D Mk IV | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
6D | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
6D Mk II | DIGIC VII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
7D | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
7D Mk II | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
10D | Not supported | ||||||
20D | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
20Da | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
30D | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
40D | DIGIC III | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
50D | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
60D | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
60Da | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
70D | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
77D | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
80D | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
90D | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | No | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
100D / SL1 | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
200D / SL2 | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
250D / SL3 / 200D MkII | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
300D | Not supported | ||||||
350D / XT | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32 bits) | Yes |
400D / XTi | DIGIC II | No | No | Yes (serial) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
450D / XSi | DIGIC III | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
500D / T1i | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
550D / T2i | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
600D / T3i | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
650D / T4i | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
700D / T5i | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
750D / T6i | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
760D / T6s | DIGIC VI | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
800D / T7i | DIGIC VII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
850D / T8i | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (usb) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1000D / XS | DIGIC III | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | Yes (serial) | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1100D / T3 | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | No | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1200D / T5 | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | No | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
1300D / T6 | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | No | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
2000D / T7 | DIGIC IV | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | No | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
4000D / T100 | DIGIC V | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | No | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-M / M2 / M3 / M4 / M5 / M6 | Not supported | ||||||
EOS-M6 Mk II | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-M50 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-M50 MkII | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-M200 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-RA | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-RP | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R5 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R6 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R6 MkII | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R7 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R8 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
EOS-R10 | DIGIC VIII | Yes | Yes | Yes (usb) | n/a | W10, W11 (32/64 bits) | Yes |
Compare Editions
Region | Fonctionality | Classic | Premium | Trial |
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Image Capture | Configurable image capture plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Configurable image file name | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Camera Sensor Temperature | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Dithering with Push Here Dummy guiding free software | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Dithering with MetaGuide guiding free software | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Dithering with ASCOM (for those who do not guide) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Create .txt file containing all EXIF meta data for each images | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Weather Center for ambient temperature with dew point | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Mask Framing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Full screen presentation mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frame & Focus | Full Width Half Maximum focus feedback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frame & Focus | Standard Deviation focus feedback | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Planetary | Ability to create .avi movies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Planetary | In-camera 5x zoom for 1:1 pixel resolution | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Planetary | Netbook resolution support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
General | Night vision friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes |
General | Multilanguage (Catalan, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Thai, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukranian) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Dual camera control | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Drag & drop image viewer | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Mark captured image quality | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Load/Save image capture plan | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Load/Save image capture plan while camera is disconnected | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Create TIFF image file (in addition to the RAW image file) | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Histogram Screen Stretch | No | Yes | Yes |
Image Capture | Mouse pointer spot histogram | No | Yes | Yes |
Frame & Focus | Half Flux Diameter focus feedback | No | Yes | Yes |
Frame & Focus | Bahtinov spikes focus feedback | No | Yes | Yes |
Drift Alignment | Complex Reticle | No | Yes | Yes |
General | AstroTortilla integration for plate solving | No | Yes | Yes |
General | ASCOM Focuser control | No | Yes | Yes |
General | ASCOM Filter Wheel control | No | Yes | Yes |
General | ASCOM Telescope 'nudge' control | No | Yes | Yes |
General | Ambient weather center logging | Non | Yes | Yes |
Licensing | Time limited | Non | Non | 30 days |
BackyardEOS upgrade instructions
If you have purchased BackyardEOS in the past chances are you can upgrade to the most latest version/edition for free.
You need an account first!
As of January 2015 the new validation server requires an account to associate your new key to its rightful owner, that would be you. Before January 2015 it was possible to obtain a software key without an account. This is no longer the case. If you have never created an account here on www.otelescope.com you need to create one now. If you have created an account in the past please login using that account and proceed with the upgrade.
Please read the following instructions carefully; depending on the version you currently have the instructions differs a little bit. Select your current version from the list below and follow the step by step instructions.
I already have 3.1 and I just want the latest release. What do I do?
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 3.1.x to the latest 3.1.x is FREE.
What do I need to do?
If you currently own BackyardEOS 3.1.x and simply wish to get the latest version of that same edition there is no special upgrade path; simply download the latest version, install, use the same key, and enjoy!
Having difficulties or still not sure what to do?
Contact Us using the contact form on the page footer; we are here to help.
How-to upgrade from BackyardEOS 1.x or 2.x to BackyardEOS 3.1 Classic or Premium Edition?
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 1.x or 2.x to BackyardEOS 3.1 Classic Edition is FREE.
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 1.x or 2.x to BackyardEOS 3.1 Premium Edition is $15 USD.
What do I need?
You need your 18-line BackyardEOS 1.x license key.
What do I do?
- Sign-in or create an account if not already done.
- Send us your complete 18-line version 1.x or 2.x license key. Contact Us.
- We will send you a coupon code, this may take up to 24 hours.
- Go to our store and add BackyardEOS Classic Edition in your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Enter your coupon code on the checkout page.
- Your new activation key will be issued ONLINE immediately once the transaction is complete.
- Download, install, enjoy!
What if I want Premium Edition instead?
Just add the Premium Edition in your cart instead of the Classic Edition and use the same coupon. You will have to pay the cost difference.
Having difficulties or still not sure what to do?
Contact Us using the contact form on the page footer; we are here to help.
How-to upgrade from BackyardEOS 3.0.x Classic Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1 Classic or Premium Edition?
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 3.0.x Classic Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1 Classic Edition is FREE.
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 3.0.x Classic Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1 Premium Edition is $15 USD.
What do I need?
- You need your 5-line BackyardEOS 3.0.x license key.
- Your coupon code is the first 25 characters of your 5-line BackyardEOS 3.0.x license key, including dashes.
- It looks something like this QS3ER-5RTE4-WE3GR-3RG65-9.
What do I do?
- Sign-in or create an account if not already done.
- Go to our store and add BackyardEOS Classic Edition in your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Enter your coupon code on the checkout page.
- Your new activation key will be issued ONLINE immediately once the transaction is complete.
- Download, install, enjoy!
- What if I want Premium Edition instead?
- Just add the Premium Edition in your cart instead of the Classic Edition and use the same coupon. You will have to pay the cost difference.
Having difficulties or still not sure what to do?
Contact Us using the contact form on the page footer; we are here to help.
How-to upgrade from BackyardEOS 3.0.x Premium Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1 Premium Edition?
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 3.0.x Premium Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1 Premium Edition is FREE.
What do I need?
- You need your 5-line BackyardEOS 3.0.x license key.
- Your coupon code is the first 25 characters of your 5-line BackyardEOS 3.0.x license key, including dashes.
- It looks something like this QS3ER-5RTE4-WE3GR-3RG65-9.
What do I do?
- Sign-in or create an account if not already done.
- Go to our store and add BackyardEOS Premium Edition in your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Enter your coupon code on the checkout page.
- Your new activation key will be issued ON-LINE immediately once the transaction is complete.
- Download, install, enjoy!
Having difficulties or still not sure what to do?
Contact Us using the contact form on the page footer; we are here to help.
How-to upgrade from BackyardEOS 3.1.x Classic Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1.x Premium Edition?
Upgrading from BackyardEOS 3.1.x Classic Edition to BackyardEOS 3.1 Premium Edition is $20 USD.
What do I do?
- Sign-in or create an account if not already done.
- Go to our store and add BackyardEOS Premium Edition in your cart and proceed to checkout.
- Enter coupon code 'BYE-UPG-PREMIUM' on the checkout page.
- Your coupon entitlement will be verified instantly and your discount will be applied immediately if you are eligible.
- Your new activation key will be issued ONLINE immediately once the transaction is complete.
- Your old Classic Edition activation key will be deactivated a few days later.
- Download, install, enjoy!
Having difficulties or still not sure what to do?
Contact Us using the contact form on the page footer; we are here to help.
End User License Agreement - EULA
BackyardEOS, BackyardNIKON ('Software') and all of its documentation Copyright 2010-2020O'Telescope Corporation
This agreement was updated in December 2019 and supersedesall prior agreement.
This is commercial software; not freeware.
Please read the following 'Fair' End User License Agreement carefully.
1. We grant you one single user license to install and use the software on one computer at a time. If you do not agree to the following terms of this license, please uninstall and remove all copies.
2. You may install and use the software on another computer, but the software should not be in use on more than one computer at a time unless you purchase additional licenses. You may make back-up copies of the software for archival purposes. You may not transfer your license to use the software to another party.
3. The software is protected by the copyright laws of Canada and other countries, and we retain all intellectual property rights in the software. You may not separately publish, sell, market, distribute, lend, lease, rent, or sub-license the software. However, this license is not to be construed as prohibiting or limiting any fair use sanctioned by copyright law.
4. In the unlikely event that you file a complaint, initiate a charge back, or open a dispute case (‘complaint’), either directly or indirectly by mentioning O’Telescope in such complaint, with PayPal, your credit card company, the Better Business Bureau, or any other 3rd party entity, for any product we manufacture, sell, or distribute, for any reason, your software privileges, including but not limited to your active software activation key, future upgrades, and software support, may be revoked without notice at our sole discretion and without refund.
NOTICE TO NON-CANADIAN END USERS
5. Non-Canadian end users are strictly prohibited from using the 'Software' in Canada. In return, you will not be charged Canadian sales tax. If you do not agree you must (a) pay sales tax on the 'Software' or (b) immediately stop using the 'Software', uninstall, and remove all copies.
LIMITED WARRANTY
6. We warrant that the software will provide the features and functions generally described in the product specification on our website when you purchased it and in the product documentation. Media, on which the Software is furnished, if any, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
7. We have taken all reasonable steps to keep the software free of viruses, spyware, 'back door' entrances, or any other harmful code. We will not track or collect any information about you, your data, or your use of the software except as you specifically authorize. We will not intentionally deprive you of your ability to use any features of the software or access to your data.
8. We do not warrant that the software or your ability to use it will be uninterrupted or error-free. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
9. Your exclusive remedy under the above limited warranty shall be, at our option, either a full refund of the purchase price or correction of the defective software or media. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all liability for indirect or consequential damages that arise under this license agreement. Nothing in this agreement limits our liability to you in the event of death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence, fraud, or knowing misrepresentation on our part.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
10. If any part of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms will stay in effect. This agreement does not prejudice the statutory rights of any party dealing as a consumer.
11. This License Agreement is governed by the laws of Canada and other countries where applicable.
12. This License Agreement replaces and supersedes all prior negotiations, dealings, agreements between Licensor and Licensee regarding the software, and is retroactive to the date the 'Software' was acquired.