From my 5 year old son: I wish we could go back to NEAF and talk about space. And I want you to teach me to be like you. You're one of the greatest people in the whole world!
I've been doing astrophotography for about half a year or so now. And I recently got a Star Adventurer mount and a pretty big lens as my first real astrophotography setup. I had taken a few photos of Andromeda before but they never turned out well but boy, couldn't have imagined the results of actually having a good mount and a good lens. Expensive hobby with incredible results, mainly thanks to your videos keeping me interested and being educational at the same time.
Great overview Trevor and nice work with the Helix. I've been using the L-eXtreme for a month or so now and have had some amazing results. When I first took some test exposures of the Dumbbell and Veil I was blown away. The QHY268C and L-eXtreme are a winning combo. I'm in awe of the leaps and bounds this hobby is taking with technology for capturing the wonders of the night sky.
QHY and Optolong must be right pleased with themselves for having both sent Trevor their products at the same time as the performance of each helps sell the other.
@@davidjames4915 The two do work great together that is true. QHY sent me a QHY268C to try out and it's really been fantastic. Combined with the L-eXtreme they are a formidable combination in the astro market.
My goodness i wouldn't even say this filter is expensive when you consider the narrowness of band pass and convenience! It's going for coppers compared to some filters i've seen! Amazing piece of kit and definitely something i'll be buying...Thanks Trevor! I share your excitement sir!
I've had one a few weeks - upgraded from my L-eNhance which I sold on. So far so good! I actually managed to process up Hubble-pallet style on NGC7000 with my 294MCPro.
I got a T3i the other day with a sigma 100-300mm on bbn it for 100 bucks the other day. Thanks to you for always recommending it. I figured I can astro modifi it with the naked sensor mod myself and not have to make my T7i unusable for filmmaking for RUclips..I wanna do what you do for a living too. So so bad.
It is a great time to be alive though. Only better time IMO would probably be 3 billion years from now when Andromeda will be fully visible in the nights sky. What a spectacular view that would be.
Go with the IDAS NBZ filter. Better quality and actually designed for fast optically systems. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and I love for my f/4 astrograph.
Wow! I was just looking to the L-eNhance and thinking this could be my next purchase, but this looks way more promising! Great video Trevor, I just love your passion!
Yes Trevor, thanks for the recommendation Am a noob but this filter got me looking at my first nebula shots instead of a washed out grey sky. Awesome Awesome Awesome
I just got the clip cls filter and Im so happy I got it. It enables me to take images from my house under a bortle 8 sky instead of having to drive like 30 or 50 kilometers away. Ill probably get the l extreme, l enhance or the l pro later on
Those are some awesome pictures. I'm a noob just got a used telescope as a gift couple weeks ago and I'm hooked. Tonight was the first time I ever saw Jupiter through a telescope! I can't believe I was able to find it and keep it in view, considering the first night I had a hard time getting the moon in view lol. Subscribed you have a really cool channel.
@astrobackyard -Great results...I'm going to have to add one of these to my filter quiver....now if only the smoked filled skies of Colorado would disappear.....
Just ordered mine. Looks like a 7-14 day back order. I hate waiting. But my ZWO Dual Band has been working pretty well for me. I just need a good storm to come through and put out the stupid fires messing with night sky. I'm out west and the smoke has been horrible. But were supposed to get some SNOW....yes I said it, SNOW....maybe Monday into Tuesday this coming week. I'm hoping this allows the crews to get ahead of the fire. Keeping my fingers crossed. ;o)
OK, take my money! I live in a Bortle 6 area and it seems I have to order one of these. Think the filter will work just great with my WO Megrez 90 and 60Da.... Thank you so much for your great channel. All the best from Norway and clear skies
Your videos motivate me to keep trying till I get my first clear image. I m just a beginner who has invested in this hobby after watching your videos. Just waiting for my Star Adventurer. Thank you Trevor.
I wish I could do Deep Space Astrophotography :( but I'm hoping to get something cool from my Canon RF 35mm 1.8 in Joshua Tree next month! I love your channel! :)
I got this filter few weeks ago and I have to say: This filter in combination with the QHY268C (or BSI sensor cams in general) is absolutly kickass. You can see the outer most H-alpha parts of M27 after only 3 hours! BÄÄÄM! And if you make use of dithering for CFA drizzle, you get the resolution comparable to mono.
Optolong L-enhance filter is one of the best. That I figured it out. I heard this Xtremre is better one . Now I see the results. Good video and great Images!
That's just superb! You could just save the stacked image from DSS and upload straight to your insta, I bet most people (if any) wouldn't know that it hasn't been processed! Wow!
Good review. Going for the L-extreme as first filter rather than trying the others. I have a cooled 183MC and have been trying to decide which filter for my Bortle 6 area near Charlotte, NC
Another great video Trevor! I've been using my L-eXtreme for about a month and am blown away by how much it improved this beginner's astro shots! I pre-ordered and it took about 3 months to get but it was well worth the wait. I'm still trying to figure out which DSO's this filter works best with and don't want to waste any of the precious clear sky nights we get here in Minnesota. Thanks again for your insight and passion!
I think Optolong has to start cranking up the production after this ;) I just started using the L-enhance as my first 'narrow' band filter and that allready blew my mind on my oldish DSLR. probably not going to upgrade very soon as you mentioned a oldish DSLR could be a problem, thanks for the tip.
Hey Trevor I just love these reviews! I am using the Optolong L-enhance 2” filter. The ability to filter out all light pollution in my backyard with Bortle 8 sky is mind blowing. BTW your podcasts with my buddy Steve are entertaining. How do get along with his humour? For that matter Dylan’s humour is a bit off the wall...crazy Auzzi’s. Thanks again!
Have the L-eNhance on my 294mc pro and just decided to get the ASI6200mm pro monster and start monochrome... and now this filter comes and I want it badly but don't need it anymore :-)
Okay... as an owner of the Radian Telescopes 2" Triad Ultra Quad-Band Narrowband Filter, I was wondering if you might do a comparison of the two and talk about their differences. My understanding is that if you have the quadbband filter your all set for one shot color... True?
Great Helix Trevor in that light glowing low southern sky. This filter is awesome for the right camera. I was wondering when something with narrower band passes was coming out or why it took so long. Also I think what you said about the older DSLR's and such was very important. I love my T3i but have had trouble looking for and framing objects using the 12nm clip-in - I can only imagine trying to find an object with a 7 nm band pass. Cheers
Hi Trevor and thanks for an excellent channel! I wonder what kind of adapter you were using on QHY268 (rotational adapter on top of the filter-holder)? I recently purchased QHY268 and looking for a similar adapter. Thx a lot!
Good review. It enhances the contrast significantly, but I noticed the bright stars create halo around them. Didn't get mentioned at all, however it's still an amazing filter, definitely an improvement over the L-Enhance.
Hi Trevor, can I connect this 2” filter to flat61 on my zenithstar 61? If you’re to busy to answer, many thanks for what you doing! You inspiring so many people!...
I would love to see whole process how you taking photo with this filter using EOS R including editing I have EOS R5 and I really love astrophotography but I I’m from Macau huge light pollution that is why I never bought telescope but this gives me hope please could you show whole process using this filter
@@fmrc69 in some ways, I get why it is. The astrophotography consumer and semi-professional market for these products is crowded and relatively speaking, small, compared to other photography segments, driving up costs. You definitely are going to pay through the nose. And honestly, I should shut up. I raced cars in a variety of different classes and in comparison, astrophotography is cheap! $850 for a set of tires that lasted less than 125 miles...
I like the enthusiasm! This video made me both excited and pissed (I just purchased the L-eNhance filter a month ago). Gah! I know as soon as I trade up to the L-eXtreme they'll come out with the "Ultra Extreme" or something.
Hello Trevor, a question can the filter be used in the zwo asi 533 mc pro (Color), my sky is class 4 bortle, quality 20.72 there are some led street lights I would like to know what filter could serve me. Greetings
I like how that filter is easier to grab, with others u gotta u got to be more careful not to leave a finger print...so I would give it 2 Stars just for the design of the Filter let alone its mindblowing Quality and most important "Final Results". Awesome filter, thanks for showing us the goods... I've always loved the stars my hole life and when me and my wife watched you more and more are interest in the deep sky objects grew and grew... 2 days ago we got the Meade 127eq 5" Aperture with 1000mm focal length...I wanted to get an aperture of at least 5inches to really explore, I had a budget to not go over $200..so I got the best I could with with 200... So..I was wondering if you have any advice on what type of ccd camera and or filter i should get...i want to maximize hydrogen Alpha and do 6nm for Oxygenlll....and my budget I'm making for myself is round $100 I can spend, any advice would be appreciated...srry for this huge long message...
Trevor , I have the L pro 2in filter but cant figure out something. I want to use a 2in. nose piece instead of the 1 1/4 that came with the camera but not sure what I need to get. Using a zwo 294 ... Please point me in the right direction .... Steve
Using an EOS 1200d/ Rebel T5. Regarding the focusing issue while using the live view function, can't it be resolved by focusing via taking long exposures using APT/ NINA & the Bahtinov mask tool?
what do you use to mount the filter to your camera? If I am using a Canon EOS RP (RF Lenses) what kind of adapter would I need to fit this filter? Thanks, and great video.
@astrobackyard - guess what! I’m sooo close to having enough to get my first dedicated astro cam!!!!! I recon I’ll have enough for the asi 1600mm and astronomik 6nm filters in the next month!!!!
Hey Trevor, Do you thing I can shoot with this filter in front of Baader RCCI corrector + Baader off axis guider ? There will be enogh stars on guide cam sensor ? (Zwo asi 120mc)
Hi..im new to this hobby....i have a nikon d5200 and connect through an adapter to a skywatcher 200....i am assuming this lens is only for normal lens attachments to the camera...
Thanks for your passion and commitment: My question is what is the difference in using this filter vs the Triad on these same objects, using the same color cameras, in heavy light pollution? Both filters have very narrow bands, but am I wrong to assume the Triad would give more color/detail with the 2 extra bands? or do these extra bands also let in more light pollution---compared to the L-eXtreme? Your review of the Triad had me convinced to get it despite the price, and combine it with QHY268, Esprit 120mm for use Bortle 9 to get some decent shots....I really don't want to get both....does each have it's own purpose in your opinion?
Recently purchased the L-eXtreme to replace my L-eNhance (I shoot from Manhattan, so any little bit of help is worth it...). Did you have any issues preprocessing the image? I am having serious trouble getting this to look at all presentable. I am using the same workflow I used with my eNhance, but my data is completely unusable. I am starting to think I have a defective unit, but I am wondering if you needed to change any settings since filter is so narrow at 7nm on both bands. Thanks!
Hi Trevor I've been watching your videos on your channel these past couple of weeks and your imaging skills are top notch. I've done a bit myself but never had the same level of success. I may look into these dual band filters sometime soon, my favorite targets are galaxies what sort of filter would you recommend to use with a osc camera or dslr to shoot those?
Trevor please tell me, will the Optolong L-Xtreme fetch good results, if mounted in a filter drawer and shooting with an A7 SONY III FULL FRAME DSLR camera? I mean I have already ordered this filter, hoping for a good light pollution shield and a good signal of nebulas. Is the IR filter on most non modded DSLR's - as my SONY A7 III - blocking the capabilities of the Optolong L-Xtreme 2 inch filter?
I got a serious question here maybe you Trevor or the stand up comedian above (Dylan) can answer. What's the difference between this filter and the Radian Quad Band filter? is it technically the same thing with more the Radian collecting data from more bands?
It looks like the quad passes more signal for red end, ha and sii, fair ammount of targets have sii, the other two bands it passes are hb and oiii, very few targets emit hbeta, and this filter also is designed for f2 scopes and slower. I typicaly don't see the purpose of the use of h beta in these tri, and quad band filters, it only adds extra cost...
Hey Trevor, well I couldn't wait after your first mention of this filter. Ordered it on Sunday and received it a few hours ago. Ofcourse it came with a lot of Cumulus Interuptus, so trying the filter out will have to wait a bit. Also, as I am one of those guys with an older DSLR I am very curious if your warning in this vid also applies to me (Canon 60D modded). If so, it might be the thing that pushes me over the edge to go for a dedicated astro camera too. Although I would have to go for a ZWO as I became an ASI Air (Pro) user recently.
Hi Martin how did you get on with the filter? I have a modded t6i and a t7i trevors concern is putting me off. I assume these are older models so keen to know how you got on? I’m in bortle 4 Thanks
@@simonpepper5053 The filter works perfectly with my 60D. I am shooting SH 2-129 with it currently. I do have to shoot lots and lots of images to get to a showable result though.
Great review of this filter, just another toy to add to my wishlist. Also... you use DSS for stacking and PS for editing? I always figured you used PixInsight (or other similar astro software) for stacking and post processing. The last few images I've done I find stacking in DSS and then PI for post to work the best for me.
Find a girl who looks at you the same way Trevor looks at an Optolong L-eXtreme Filter.
😂😂😂 I'm dying
I can't stop giggling :)
Found her, but to be fair it was my dog and i had a steak in my hand 😏
AstroDude .Im Dying😂😂😂
Ahahahahah.... Says the dude with "not a dildo" in one of his videos!....😏
I'm getting it for Tokyo astrophotography - awesome Helix!
From my 5 year old son:
I wish we could go back to NEAF and talk about space. And I want you to teach me to be like you. You're one of the greatest people in the whole world!
I've been doing astrophotography for about half a year or so now. And I recently got a Star Adventurer mount and a pretty big lens as my first real astrophotography setup. I had taken a few photos of Andromeda before but they never turned out well but boy, couldn't have imagined the results of actually having a good mount and a good lens. Expensive hobby with incredible results, mainly thanks to your videos keeping me interested and being educational at the same time.
I actually ordered one today. Your IG images convinced me to move on from the L-eNhance. 7nm dual-band filter is quite the optical engineering feat.
I dont take astrophotography photos, yet I watch your videos each time. So cool to see such a passionate individual in their craft
Great overview Trevor and nice work with the Helix. I've been using the L-eXtreme for a month or so now and have had some amazing results. When I first took some test exposures of the Dumbbell and Veil I was blown away. The QHY268C and L-eXtreme are a winning combo. I'm in awe of the leaps and bounds this hobby is taking with technology for capturing the wonders of the night sky.
QHY and Optolong must be right pleased with themselves for having both sent Trevor their products at the same time as the performance of each helps sell the other.
@@davidjames4915 The two do work great together that is true. QHY sent me a QHY268C to try out and it's really been fantastic. Combined with the L-eXtreme they are a formidable combination in the astro market.
My goodness i wouldn't even say this filter is expensive when you consider the narrowness of band pass and convenience! It's going for coppers compared to some filters i've seen! Amazing piece of kit and definitely something i'll be buying...Thanks Trevor! I share your excitement sir!
I've had one a few weeks - upgraded from my L-eNhance which I sold on. So far so good! I actually managed to process up Hubble-pallet style on NGC7000 with my 294MCPro.
I just got the 2" version with my first cool cam, the ASI533MC Pro but need an extension tube to try it out! Can't wait!
I got a T3i the other day with a sigma 100-300mm on bbn it for 100 bucks the other day. Thanks to you for always recommending it. I figured I can astro modifi it with the naked sensor mod myself and not have to make my T7i unusable for filmmaking for RUclips..I wanna do what you do for a living too. So so bad.
What a time to be Alive, can't believe he said that in 2020
It is a great time to be alive though. Only better time IMO would probably be 3 billion years from now when Andromeda will be fully visible in the nights sky. What a spectacular view that would be.
A couple of years later, here I am:
"Trevor, you were right about that L-eXtreme Filter"
I've got this bad boy in the mail! Can't wait to give it a go!
Go with the IDAS NBZ filter. Better quality and actually designed for fast optically systems. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and I love for my f/4 astrograph.
Wow! I was just looking to the L-eNhance and thinking this could be my next purchase, but this looks way more promising! Great video Trevor, I just love your passion!
Nice review there. Some stonking images though that Helix, boy no wonder you jumped out your seat 🤯
Yesterday, I made a purchase of that filter, and today I came across this video.
Yes Trevor, thanks for the recommendation
Am a noob but this filter got me looking at my first nebula shots instead of a washed out grey sky. Awesome Awesome Awesome
I just got the clip cls filter and Im so happy I got it. It enables me to take images from my house under a bortle 8 sky instead of having to drive like 30 or 50 kilometers away. Ill probably get the l extreme, l enhance or the l pro later on
Trevor, you were RIGHT about that L-eXtreme filter.
Seriously.
Those are some awesome pictures. I'm a noob just got a used telescope as a gift couple weeks ago and I'm hooked. Tonight was the first time I ever saw Jupiter through a telescope! I can't believe I was able to find it and keep it in view, considering the first night I had a hard time getting the moon in view lol. Subscribed you have a really cool channel.
@astrobackyard -Great results...I'm going to have to add one of these to my filter quiver....now if only the smoked filled skies of Colorado would disappear.....
You have no idea...
I'm so tempted to dump my mono cameras and do only color with these L-eXtreme of Triad filters.
Only if you can take as beautiful photos that you share in your channel with out this filter😀
Just ordered mine. Looks like a 7-14 day back order. I hate waiting. But my ZWO Dual Band has been working pretty well for me. I just need a good storm to come through and put out the stupid fires messing with night sky. I'm out west and the smoke has been horrible. But were supposed to get some SNOW....yes I said it, SNOW....maybe Monday into Tuesday this coming week. I'm hoping this allows the crews to get ahead of the fire. Keeping my fingers crossed. ;o)
Great video. You said your best videos were with at F7, wow, was thinking it would be a lower f/ratio.
OK, take my money! I live in a Bortle 6 area and it seems I have to order one of these. Think the filter will work just great with my WO Megrez 90 and 60Da.... Thank you so much for your great channel. All the best from Norway and clear skies
Maybe don't rely on the filter. Just take a hour drive out of town if you can. Try get above the cities and then use the filter aswell
Your videos motivate me to keep trying till I get my first clear image. I m just a beginner who has invested in this hobby after watching your videos. Just waiting for my Star Adventurer. Thank you Trevor.
I wish I could do Deep Space Astrophotography :( but I'm hoping to get something cool from my Canon RF 35mm 1.8 in Joshua Tree next month! I love your channel! :)
Just ordered my L-extreme filter, when i saw that butterfly image I couldn't order it quick enough! lol
I got this filter few weeks ago and I have to say: This filter in combination with the QHY268C (or BSI sensor cams in general) is absolutly kickass. You can see the outer most H-alpha parts of M27 after only 3 hours! BÄÄÄM!
And if you make use of dithering for CFA drizzle, you get the resolution comparable to mono.
Really like those kick ass filters that go baam.
@@ohwell2790 astrophotography does not have to be boring. Just add a bit BAAAAM! ^^
Thanks Trevor for sharing this info with us! As always a highly professional and informative video! Clear skies man!
Optolong L-enhance filter is one of the best. That I figured it out. I heard this Xtremre is better one . Now I see the results. Good video and great Images!
Yep I've had it in the mail as well
That's just superb! You could just save the stacked image from DSS and upload straight to your insta, I bet most people (if any) wouldn't know that it hasn't been processed! Wow!
Good review. Going for the L-extreme as first filter rather than trying the others. I have a cooled 183MC and have been trying to decide which filter for my Bortle 6 area near Charlotte, NC
Figures they come out with a better filter just after I bought the L-Enhanced! Oh well. Thanks for the info and the good review. Great images!
I ordered one over the weekend and it's in the mail on the way to me. Can't wait!
I much admit the thumbnail sold me!
Another great video Trevor! I've been using my L-eXtreme for about a month and am blown away by how much it improved this beginner's astro shots! I pre-ordered and it took about 3 months to get but it was well worth the wait. I'm still trying to figure out which DSO's this filter works best with and don't want to waste any of the precious clear sky nights we get here in Minnesota. Thanks again for your insight and passion!
AstroBackyard finishes in style with his optolong L -eXtreme Filter and pictures
Super cool!! Thanks for telling.
I think Optolong has to start cranking up the production after this ;) I just started using the L-enhance as my first 'narrow' band filter and that allready blew my mind on my oldish DSLR. probably not going to upgrade very soon as you mentioned a oldish DSLR could be a problem, thanks for the tip.
Hey Trevor I just love these reviews! I am using the Optolong L-enhance 2” filter. The ability to filter out all light pollution in my backyard with Bortle 8 sky is mind blowing. BTW your podcasts with my buddy Steve are entertaining. How do get along with his humour? For that matter Dylan’s humour is a bit off the wall...crazy Auzzi’s. Thanks again!
May finally have to pull the trigger on this :) Thanks Trevor!
Very cool photo and looks like an amazing filter to use with the right camera.
Again an amazing video, you explain everything so clear !! Good work !!
Many people are saying that this filter is cactus at F/2 - I'd think twice if you intend to buy this for a RASA or Hyperstar
Have the L-eNhance on my 294mc pro and just decided to get the ASI6200mm pro monster and start monochrome... and now this filter comes and I want it badly but don't need it anymore :-)
Okay... as an owner of the Radian Telescopes 2" Triad Ultra Quad-Band Narrowband Filter, I was wondering if you might do a comparison of the two and talk about their differences. My understanding is that if you have the quadbband filter your all set for one shot color... True?
+1 on this as well
Great Helix Trevor in that light glowing low southern sky. This filter is awesome for the right camera. I was wondering when something with narrower band passes was coming out or why it took so long. Also I think what you said about the older DSLR's and such was very important. I love my T3i but have had trouble looking for and framing objects using the 12nm clip-in - I can only imagine trying to find an object with a 7 nm band pass. Cheers
That filter looks amazing! And all those awesome pics were with a colour camera too? You're making me jealous Trevor!
I just called Starizona and cancelled my backordered l-enahnce. Now looking for an l-extreme. Thanks Trevor!
Nice one man! Thanks for racing to the youtubez on our behalf :)
Wow..Thats Beautiful Trevor,Your Photos Are Just Amazing❤️🔭❤️
Tomorrow i will get this amazing filter, really look forward to use it 💫☀️✨🤩
Thanks Trevor... just ordered!! Exited.
Hi Trevor and thanks for an excellent channel! I wonder what kind of adapter you were using on QHY268 (rotational adapter on top of the filter-holder)? I recently purchased QHY268 and looking for a similar adapter. Thx a lot!
Good review. It enhances the contrast significantly, but I noticed the bright stars create halo around them. Didn't get mentioned at all, however it's still an amazing filter, definitely an improvement over the L-Enhance.
I'm not at this level yet but great video and info and of course awesome pictures
Hi, can you make a video with an example of workflow for this filter?
Ok, you have sold me on this filter...... (I NEED ONE) Trevor you are making me BROKE
Maybe this is his aim
Just kidding
Hi Trevor, can I connect this 2” filter to flat61 on my zenithstar 61? If you’re to busy to answer, many thanks for what you doing! You inspiring so many people!...
I'd be very curious of a comparison of the L-Extreme and the Svbony SV-220. Whatchya say Trevor?
I would love to see whole process how you taking photo with this filter using EOS R including editing I have EOS R5 and I really love astrophotography but I I’m from Macau huge light pollution that is why I never bought telescope but this gives me hope please could you show whole process using this filter
At $476.00 CAD + HST (13%), This isn't a cheap filter.
What is cheap in the serious world of astrophotography?
@@fmrc69 You tell me..
Doug Hanchard exactly my point! Once you graduate from a star tracker and stock DSLR everything costs an arm and a leg.
@@fmrc69 in some ways, I get why it is. The astrophotography consumer and semi-professional market for these products is crowded and relatively speaking, small, compared to other photography segments, driving up costs.
You definitely are going to pay through the nose. And honestly, I should shut up. I raced cars in a variety of different classes and in comparison, astrophotography is cheap!
$850 for a set of tires that lasted less than 125 miles...
If you think that's expensive, look at the Triad Ultra.
Magical stuff Trevor!
Great review. You’ve sold me
Trevor, what thing do you use to connect dslr and telescope? I mean, you didn't use cheap t2 adapter, it looks massive.
I like the enthusiasm! This video made me both excited and pissed (I just purchased the L-eNhance filter a month ago). Gah! I know as soon as I trade up to the L-eXtreme they'll come out with the "Ultra Extreme" or something.
and of course I just bought an enhance a couple weeks ago but really it does what I want.
Hopefully u can photograph exo planets that would be sick or like Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall and ngl I’m so jealous of ur equipment
How did you get this linear data looking so good with this filter? I have the filter too, but the linear data is black with a few stars....
Dylan O'Donnell and Trevor... would you guys reccommend this over a duo band filter on a color camera?
Help, I have the Askar FMA230 I'm having a hard time finding the correct H Alpha Narrow Band Filter. My camera I'm using is the ZWO Asi183MC.
Hello Trevor, a question can the filter be used in the zwo asi 533 mc pro (Color), my sky is class 4 bortle, quality 20.72 there are some led street lights I would like to know what filter could serve me.
Greetings
I like how that filter is easier to grab, with others u gotta u got to be more careful not to leave a finger print...so I would give it 2 Stars just for the design of the Filter let alone its mindblowing Quality and most important "Final Results".
Awesome filter, thanks for showing us the goods... I've always loved the stars my hole life and when me and my wife watched you more and more are interest in the deep sky objects grew and grew...
2 days ago we got the Meade 127eq 5" Aperture with 1000mm focal length...I wanted to get an aperture of at least 5inches to really explore, I had a budget to not go over $200..so I got the best I could with with 200...
So..I was wondering if you have any advice on what type of ccd camera and or filter i should get...i want to maximize hydrogen Alpha and do 6nm for Oxygenlll....and my budget I'm making for myself is round $100 I can spend, any advice would be appreciated...srry for this huge long message...
Trevor , I have the L pro 2in filter but cant figure out something. I want to use a 2in. nose piece instead of the 1 1/4 that came with the camera but not sure what I need to get. Using a zwo 294 ... Please point me in the right direction .... Steve
Using an EOS 1200d/ Rebel T5. Regarding the focusing issue while using the live view function, can't it be resolved by focusing via taking long exposures using APT/ NINA &
the Bahtinov mask tool?
what do you use to mount the filter to your camera? If I am using a Canon EOS RP (RF Lenses) what kind of adapter would I need to fit this filter?
Thanks, and great video.
@astrobackyard - guess what! I’m sooo close to having enough to get my first dedicated astro cam!!!!! I recon I’ll have enough for the asi 1600mm and astronomik 6nm filters in the next month!!!!
Hell yeah! Good luck finding a vendor that has any in stock
Hey Trevor, Do you thing I can shoot with this filter in front of Baader RCCI corrector + Baader off axis guider ? There will be enogh stars on guide cam sensor ? (Zwo asi 120mc)
Hi..im new to this hobby....i have a nikon d5200 and connect through an adapter to a skywatcher 200....i am assuming this lens is only for normal lens attachments to the camera...
looks a bit pricey for me how well would it help in severe pollution woth a 50 or 100mm refractr and a color asi294mc ?
For no reason at all I just realised that I want that monochrome astro camera. I'm sure I can use it for conventional photographic applications...
Thanks for your passion and commitment: My question is what is the difference in using this filter vs the Triad on these same objects, using the same color cameras, in heavy light pollution? Both filters have very narrow bands, but am I wrong to assume the Triad would give more color/detail with the 2 extra bands? or do these extra bands also let in more light pollution---compared to the L-eXtreme? Your review of the Triad had me convinced to get it despite the price, and combine it with QHY268, Esprit 120mm for use Bortle 9 to get some decent shots....I really don't want to get both....does each have it's own purpose in your opinion?
Now if only the star tracker I ordered 2 months ago would arrive
What are your thoughts on a canon rebel T7 w/ a HA mod & RedCat51 (WIFD) with this filter?
This filter on the ASI533MC PRO a good match? Would be using it on my quattro 130pds 😁 Thanks!
Amazing. I don't even have a telescope or equipment yet. It's on the list though.
Recently purchased the L-eXtreme to replace my L-eNhance (I shoot from Manhattan, so any little bit of help is worth it...). Did you have any issues preprocessing the image? I am having serious trouble getting this to look at all presentable. I am using the same workflow I used with my eNhance, but my data is completely unusable. I am starting to think I have a defective unit, but I am wondering if you needed to change any settings since filter is so narrow at 7nm on both bands.
Thanks!
And I just bought my L-enhance in December. I don't need it... I don't need it... I definitely don't need it.
Same here 😑
Very nice video, probably wotks with galaxies? O live in Borttle 9 City. Thanks in advance.
Hi Trevor I've been watching your videos on your channel these past couple of weeks and your imaging skills are top notch. I've done a bit myself but never had the same level of success. I may look into these dual band filters sometime soon, my favorite targets are galaxies what sort of filter would you recommend to use with a osc camera or dslr to shoot those?
How well would this work on unmodified Nikon z6 mirrorless? Thinking about getting a RedCat 51. I have a 12” lx600. Thanks
Trevor please tell me, will the Optolong L-Xtreme fetch good results, if mounted in a filter drawer and shooting with an A7 SONY III FULL FRAME DSLR camera? I mean I have already ordered this filter, hoping for a good light pollution shield and a good signal of nebulas. Is the IR filter on most non modded DSLR's - as my SONY A7 III - blocking the capabilities of the Optolong L-Xtreme 2 inch filter?
I got a serious question here maybe you Trevor or the stand up comedian above (Dylan) can answer. What's the difference between this filter and the Radian Quad Band filter? is it technically the same thing with more the Radian collecting data from more bands?
It looks like the quad passes more signal for red end, ha and sii, fair ammount of targets have sii, the other two bands it passes are hb and oiii, very few targets emit hbeta, and this filter also is designed for f2 scopes and slower. I typicaly don't see the purpose of the use of h beta in these tri, and quad band filters, it only adds extra cost...
yobb89 i got coming in tomorrow so we will see:) it’s an galaxy lp
Hey Trevor, well I couldn't wait after your first mention of this filter. Ordered it on Sunday and received it a few hours ago. Ofcourse it came with a lot of Cumulus Interuptus, so trying the filter out will have to wait a bit. Also, as I am one of those guys with an older DSLR I am very curious if your warning in this vid also applies to me (Canon 60D modded). If so, it might be the thing that pushes me over the edge to go for a dedicated astro camera too. Although I would have to go for a ZWO as I became an ASI Air (Pro) user recently.
Hi Martin how did you get on with the filter? I have a modded t6i and a t7i trevors concern is putting me off. I assume these are older models so keen to know how you got on? I’m in bortle 4
Thanks
@@simonpepper5053 The filter works perfectly with my 60D. I am shooting SH 2-129 with it currently. I do have to shoot lots and lots of images to get to a showable result though.
Great review of this filter, just another toy to add to my wishlist. Also... you use DSS for stacking and PS for editing? I always figured you used PixInsight (or other similar astro software) for stacking and post processing. The last few images I've done I find stacking in DSS and then PI for post to work the best for me.
Hi could this be used with my Nikon coolpix p1000 camera,77mm size.pete