Hey that was it! I turned off "Force BULB" on the INDI Control Panel > Options tab and I can get fast shutter speeds for lunar and solar now!

I was only using the BULB setting because in reading the FAQs it said:
Cannot connect to DSLR camera?
The following is a list of checks you need to verify before contacting support regarding DSLR connectivity issues:
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  • Make sure the camera is set to Bulb/Manual mode. In some models you need to rotate the dial first to Manual then change the setttings to make it Bulb.

that made it seem like it was totally essential :/

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