Jupiter - August 08, 2011 - 14:15:17 UTC RGB

[frewi808]

Some RGB Jupiters, seeing is still not great.

Freddy

[SimonfromSussex]

Those are cracking images!

[blackparticle]

Your seeing may not be great but what I'm seeing in your images looks stunning.

Looking forwards to what you can capture under perfect conditions.

[hayju01]

Awesome images Freddy !!!!

[neil phillips]

Yes the finest detail will have to wait untill you get your good seeing back. but still very nice Freddy

[Space Cowboy]

Lovely colour images again Freddy!

Are you noticing a significant improvement without the standard IR filter?

I've got the new 618 DFK and have since read that the installed IR filter is optimized for daytime use so not good for astrophotography....has that been an issue with you?

[frewi808]

@Space Cowboy,

Indeed that IR656 standard seems to smeer the detail more, The IR742 gives much more detail, but you need the 618 sensor camera.

I do not have the DBK21AU618.as yet, as soon as I have it I will try it with the IR742 filter as well, I guess the detail should improve more.. Not sure yet, will see,

So you have the new DBK618 already ? It's not for sale yet in the USA here, mightbe after summer..

Freddy

[Space Cowboy]

I'm talking about the DFK21AU618.as Freddy That is the cam I've just received. I've read since that the IR blocking filter on DFKs is optimized for daytime use and poor for astrophoto work. i see you've had yours removed, has it made much difference do you think? I'm just fretting I've made a mistake getting the DFK.

[red dwalf]

Stunning images with lots of detail, I envious l.o.l

[Sam]

They're excellent images, very nice detail - quite stunning!

[Dangerous-Dave]

Excellent shots, C14 proving its worth.

[frewi808]

Hi Stuart,

You have the new DBK21 already with the 618 sensor ?

Wel when the IR stok filter was removed I did not see any difference, maybe there is a bit but I can not tell, Would love to get the new one so I can try the IR656 and the IR742 on them, the IR742 might not work......I'll see.

Freddy

[frewi808]

Hi Stuart,

The DFK 21 (the new one) still has the IR stock filter, the new DBK21 does not have the IF filter, for some reason, (and I do not know why), I have it removed and have a screw on IF656 Astronomik filter.. I prefer the DBK21 with no IR fiter and screw on IR to protect the sensor from dust.

Stuart I realy do not know what is the best here.

Freddy