Multiple filter wheel.

[Taff]

I think i placed my post in the right place.I had a multiple filter wheel for xmas, i  like to try it out tonight but not sure how to fit it to a reflector.Do anyone know of a web page to help me along Thanks.Mark

[Cornelius Varley]

What brand of filter wheel ?

[Taff]

Hi Peter' All it say's is Multiple 5-filter wheel.

[Davey-T]

1 minute ago, Taff said:

Hi Peter' All it say's is Multiple 5-filter wheel.

Is it manual or powered ?

Dave

[Taff]

There is no make on the wheel at all.

 

[Davey-T]

Can you take a pic of it ?

Dave

[Taff]

Hi Dave it is manual wheel.

 

[Taff]

Yes' i will take a picture of it.

[Davey-T]

Which scope have you got ? some reflectors don't have enough inward travel to accommodate much in the way of accessories.

Dave

[Taff]

[Taff]

Hi Dave' my scope is a 8'' F5 reflector.

[Davey-T]

Looks like it's designed to slot into an eyepiece holder, so you may run out of focus travel.

Which scope and camera etc are you using, does it have filters in it and what sort ?

Dave

[Cornelius Varley]

7 minutes ago, Taff said:

Hi Dave' my scope is a 8'' F5 reflector.

Is that the Skywatcher 200P ?

[Taff]

Hi Dave my camera is a Canon 500D i have a CLS Filter to fit inside the camera i have not tried the filter yet.The camera fit to the scope with a baynout thread i think it is called a M42 thread.

 

[Taff]

Hi Peter' it is a Helios refllector same make as a skywatcher 200p.Mark

[Davey-T]

Not sure what you're trying to achieve here, the filters in a filter wheel won't help your images.

No point using RGB filters on a DSLR and if you want to use narrow band then the only useful one may be HA and you can but a clip in one.

Dave

[Taff]

Hi Dave' I'm still trying to learn trying to take captures' of the night sky.I thought by using RGB filters' in a filter wheel while capturing the night sky would help on the object.I do have 1.25 cls and Olll filter as well for the filter wheel.Mark

[Davey-T]

Never tried it but as the DSLR has RGB filter built in, what's known as a Bayer matrix, I don't think you'll achieve anything extra.

You can split the RAW image into separate RGB channels in GIMP to play with them.

Dave

[Gina]

I've done narrow band imaging with a DSLR in the past.  Best if the red cut filter is removed from the camera sensor (a DIY job if you're adept with your fingers and have plenty of patience) or get an "astro modded" camera.  If you have the funds, a proper mono astro camera is a lot better for NB but that's getting into "big money"!!

[Taff]

Hi Dave' I have never tried GIMP but i do have Photoshop CS6 which i do use on Raw pictures' on different things.I could use the CLS filter and a Olll filter at different time and try the captures' out on Photoshop CS6 and see how they turn out cross fingers.

[SkyBound]

Also 1.25" filters on a DSLR that far from the sensor are going to cause massive issues with vignetting....the filters will be at least 65mm from the imaging plane, and with a DSLR you can't get then any closer than around 55mm away, you would be much better off with a clip in style CLS filter to stop light pollution, forget the filter wheel altogether.....

[Davey-T]

Just now, Taff said:

Hi Dave' I have never tried GIMP but i do have Photoshop CS6 which i do use on Raw pictures' on different things.I could use the CLS filter and a Olll filter at different time and try the captures' out on Photoshop CS6 and see how they turn out cross fingers.

Yes you can do the same thing in PS, you'll need a lot of long subs to capture O111 with a DSLR.

Dave

[Taff]

Hi Gina' Thanks for your information on the camera.When i can afford it i will be sending my Canon 500D away to be done Thanks.Mark

[Taff]

Hi SkyBound' I had a clip CLS filter for xmas for my camera, not had a chance to use it yet because of the weather.Mark

[Taff]

Thanks Dave' for your information i will take lots of captures on the object and place them on Photoshop.Mark