I have done this with my dslr and now to it with an ASI533MC pro. I use and HOO+Lpro method the Ha and Oiii data is converted to grayscale first then processed and star removal then recomposed In HOO the stars are added back in using the L-pro filter. Doing this with color cameras generates more noise so more time is needed the end result can turn out just as good as duel narrowband if not better. The 533 was way better at this than my canon dslr.
I thread the filter over the flattener. So the order is: DSLR ---> Flattener -----> HA filter/narrowband filter. I have never had any issues with focus.
Very nice, just getting into this… woundering of a 2” or 1.25” can be adapted to Mirrorless and using a normal prime lense? And! Nikon FX… I found some stuff for Canon… but that not me :)
is that true when i say "a unmodified DSLR with his Bayer-Pattern + original cut-off Filter produce unsharp h-alpha photos from the sun?" I have my new Daystar filter on my telescope and a UV/IR cut filter on the 45° amici-prisma to reduce the heat. I tried to get a sharp photo but it doesnt work (include Live View at the laptop!)
Thanks for the video! I have a Canon M50 Mk2 and I cant wait to try my HA filter with it. The only thing is I found out that this camera has best contrast at ISO 100 so I have a lot of experimenting todo especially since I live in a Bortle 8 zone. Now just need clear skies :-)
I have Canon M50 as well. It's a great camera. Its true that it's noisier beyond 200 ISO but it is still very powerful and more than capable to produce nice astro photos :) Let me know how you go with it. Are you using a tracker?
@@AstroOnBudget Yes I am using it with a C5, reducer/corrector on a EQM-35 Pro. I want a bigger scope but this will do for now since most are on back order. C5 with a reducer is a better FL for larger DSOs.
@@AstroOnBudget I have found the EQM-35 to be very sturdy and excellent tracking. The Goto is somewhat off though but with platesolving this is no longer an issue. I am using APT for sequencing. I wanted to use NINA but it doesn't support the WIFI option on my camera. Also I recently started using my old Note9 phone to connect a cheap SvBony camera and scope (about $120 USD total) to it and using USB camera app to broadcast the video over wifi. Then using PHD2 to guide with that. Yep everything is wireless and on a budget :-)
That's Amazing How One Can Use Unmodified DSLR To Shoot Narrowband Images. I Myself Own A DSLR With WO Z61 APO. I Was Wondering Whether Or Not To Invest In Narrowband Filters. What Do You Suggest? Should I Got With ASI 533 MC Pro Or Should I Invest In Filters? PS: I Have One DSLR & I use It For Wildlife As Well, So Not Thinking To Mod It At This Point. -NB
Hey Nick, I would go for a dedicated astro camera first before getting narrowband filters. Overall, I think astro cams like Asi 533 MC Pro are much better and more sensitive when compared to dslrs.
total noob here just starting , i got a omegon minitrack lx3 and a skywatcher ez gti in eq mode, 2 DLSRs both canon a 400d and a 6d 50mm lens and a samyang 135mm f2 , wish i knew how to use the DLSRs hahaha
hey, I own Nikon D3400 and do astrophotography with it. I wanted to get some light pollution filter for my dslr so can you suggest me which one should i get ?? and also wanted to ask if Optolong L-Pro makes any filters for nikon camera in Threaded or clip in option
I'm sorry but the SNR on that 3 hour stack is just terrible for the time spent on acquiring data. The summary should be a little different IMO. Can you use NB filters on unmodded dslr? Of course you can! But does it make sense? Not really.
it does make sense. Not alot of people would be willing to open up their cameras themself and mod their camera, and not alot of people would pay that kind of money if they're just getting into astro. I think it's probably a good beginners option
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I have done this with my dslr and now to it with an ASI533MC pro. I use and HOO+Lpro method the Ha and Oiii data is converted to grayscale first then processed and star removal then recomposed In HOO the stars are added back in using the L-pro filter. Doing this with color cameras generates more noise so more time is needed the end result can turn out just as good as duel narrowband if not better. The 533 was way better at this than my canon dslr.
Thank you for the video! Do you have that filter threaded after the field flattener, and if so, do you have any backfocus issues because of that?
I thread the filter over the flattener. So the order is: DSLR ---> Flattener -----> HA filter/narrowband filter. I have never had any issues with focus.
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Thanks for your encouragement
Finally I got the information I wanted, excellent video, thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice, just getting into this… woundering of a 2” or 1.25” can be adapted to Mirrorless and using a normal prime lense?
And! Nikon FX… I found some stuff for Canon… but that not me :)
is that true when i say "a unmodified DSLR with his Bayer-Pattern + original cut-off Filter produce unsharp h-alpha photos from the sun?"
I have my new Daystar filter on my telescope and a UV/IR cut filter on the 45° amici-prisma to reduce the heat. I tried to get a sharp photo but it doesnt work (include Live View at the laptop!)
Thanks for the video! I have a Canon M50 Mk2 and I cant wait to try my HA filter with it. The only thing is I found out that this camera has best contrast at ISO 100 so I have a lot of experimenting todo especially since I live in a Bortle 8 zone. Now just need clear skies :-)
I have Canon M50 as well. It's a great camera. Its true that it's noisier beyond 200 ISO but it is still very powerful and more than capable to produce nice astro photos :)
Let me know how you go with it. Are you using a tracker?
@@AstroOnBudget Yes I am using it with a C5, reducer/corrector on a EQM-35 Pro. I want a bigger scope but this will do for now since most are on back order. C5 with a reducer is a better FL for larger DSOs.
@@deep_space_dave yeah C5 is great! How are you finding your mount? I have heard good things about it but never used it.
@@AstroOnBudget I have found the EQM-35 to be very sturdy and excellent tracking. The Goto is somewhat off though but with platesolving this is no longer an issue. I am using APT for sequencing. I wanted to use NINA but it doesn't support the WIFI option on my camera. Also I recently started using my old Note9 phone to connect a cheap SvBony camera and scope (about $120 USD total) to it and using USB camera app to broadcast the video over wifi. Then using PHD2 to guide with that. Yep everything is wireless and on a budget :-)
That's Amazing How One Can Use Unmodified DSLR To Shoot Narrowband Images. I Myself Own A DSLR With WO Z61 APO. I Was Wondering Whether Or Not To Invest In Narrowband Filters. What Do You Suggest? Should I Got With ASI 533 MC Pro Or Should I Invest In Filters? PS: I Have One DSLR & I use It For Wildlife As Well, So Not Thinking To Mod It At This Point. -NB
Hey Nick,
I would go for a dedicated astro camera first before getting narrowband filters. Overall, I think astro cams like Asi 533 MC Pro are much better and more sensitive when compared to dslrs.
@@AstroOnBudget Thanks Man! Will Look Out For Some Deals On 533. Looking Forward For Some Great Videos! You Are Doing Great!
I wanted to see the result of that filter on deep sky objects
Where is the picture?
Awesome, thanks for info 🔥
No worries. Hope you found this helpful:)
total noob here just starting , i got a omegon minitrack lx3 and a skywatcher ez gti in eq mode, 2 DLSRs both canon a 400d and a 6d 50mm lens and a samyang 135mm f2 , wish i knew how to use the DLSRs hahaha
That's a good setup! What do you want to know?
hey, I own Nikon D3400 and do astrophotography with it. I wanted to get some light pollution filter for my dslr so can you suggest me which one should i get ?? and also wanted to ask if Optolong L-Pro makes any filters for nikon camera in Threaded or clip in option
Start with UHC filter. And then go L-extreme if you are in heavy polluted skies.
What's your sky bortle?
Hey Jem,
Its Bortle 6
how to you get the ha from the red photo?
I'm sorry but the SNR on that 3 hour stack is just terrible for the time spent on acquiring data.
The summary should be a little different IMO. Can you use NB filters on unmodded dslr? Of course you can! But does it make sense? Not really.
Hey mate,
I agree that it's not the best SNR. But it's better than nothing for nights when moon is staring down.
it does make sense. Not alot of people would be willing to open up their cameras themself and mod their camera, and not alot of people would pay that kind of money if they're just getting into astro. I think it's probably a good beginners option