Navigating Triband Filters

[Deeko]

Hi all, like many folks with an OSC camera (ZWO 294MC Pro) I am intrigued by the new wave of triband filters that have came out. I live in a bortle 6 area and use the relatively new IDAS D2 filter that is designed for reducing LED light (something we have a lot of in Sheffield). 

For triband I am looking at the following, but can't seem to figure out which one might be best? :

AA Triband: https://www.widescreen-centre.co.uk/altair-astro-triband-quadband-osc-filters.html

IDAS NB1: https://www.firstlightoptics.com/light-pollution-reduction/idas-narrow-band-nebula-nb1-filter.html

Of course, there is always a spanner in the works and I have read the STC Duo Narrowband filter is excellent (albeit a lot more expensive) with an OSC: https://www.modernastronomy.com/shop/filters-wheels/stc/stc-astro-duo-narrowband-filter-2/

Any of the usual words of wisdom from SGL folks would be much appreciated!

D.

[Stub Mandrel]

I was/am equally confused  -see some thoughts in this thread:

In the end I went for the Optolong L-enhance, but it brought clouds with it 😞

[Deeko]

On 23/09/2019 at 15:25, Stub Mandrel said:

I was/am equally confused  -see some thoughts in this thread:

In the end I went for the Optolong L-enhance, but it brought clouds with it 😞

 

The L-enhance looks like a great filter for the money! This has moved into my top slot for a narrowband filter. My thinking is I'll keep my IDAS D2 for the likes of galaxies in broadband, and use the L-enhance for nebulae.

[Stub Mandrel]

@FLO must have read one thread or the other because I see they have suddenly started stocking them, just after i bought one elsewhere!

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/light-pollution-reduction-imaging/optolong-l-enhance-dual-narrowband-deep-sky-imaging-filter.html