Torn between new broadband filter

[AstroRuz]

Hey all hope you're well.

Looking at moving on from my Skytech L-Pro Max filter and I'm tempted by either these three:

 - Baader Moon & Skyglow Neodymium Filter

- IDAS D2 LPS filter

- IDAS NGS1 LPS filter

 

So the Baader Neodynium is appealing because it's very affordable and whilst the product description says it's great at reducing LP without damaging image brightness and apparently retains star colours really well. However I've seen reviews saying that it isn't great at reducing LP. Anyone using one and can offer any insight?

 

The main tear really is between the IDAS D2 and the NGS1. I'm leaning more towards the NGS1. I've had a look on AstroBin and it seems like the D2 sometimes gives halos. But this may be down to the telescope used (mostly I saw halos with newt systems). The D2 sounds very appealing due to its LED blocking, although at the exact same price as one another on FLO's website it just makes the decision a bit more tricky. 

 

I feel like I'd get better LED control (there doesn't seem to be too many in my immediate area) with the D2. But since I haven't got LED lights lining my street, I feel the NGS1 is probably the way to go.

 

Anyone able to weigh in?

 

Bortle 6 skies, Sky-Watcher Evostar 80ED. DSLR shooter most of the time.

 

Many thanks

[CloudMagnet]

I cant speak for the NGS but I have used the D2 for a while and it really is a good filter. It might be worth considering if your lighting might be changed to LED in the future (already happening in a lot of places) so it would be a good way to future proof yourself.

[AstroRuz]

1 minute ago, CloudMagnet said:

I cant speak for the NGS but I have used the D2 for a while and it really is a good filter. It might be worth considering if your lighting might be changed to LED in the future (already happening in a lot of places) so it would be a good way to future proof yourself.

That's what I'm thinking. I live in my county capital town so it could well happen. There's a few street lights about 7 doors down and I can see them over my fence, and there's an industrial estate due north. I've noticed gradients appearing in my L-Pro Max filter images and can only conclude that it isn't strong enough these days. 

The D2 does seem good for the future proofing. How is i for star colour, contrast and halos?

[CloudMagnet]

21 minutes ago, AstroRuz said:

The D2 does seem good for the future proofing. How is i for star colour, contrast and halos?

I get halos around most bright stars, but it is only really noticable on magnitude 2-3 stars and brighter -I use a newtonian so this might not be so bad for you.

The star colour can take some adjustment but normally processes out OK. The contrast on nebulas is a definite improvement than without a filter. I wouldn't image without one now in my Bortle 6-7 skies.

[AstroRuz]

Just now, CloudMagnet said:

I get halos around most bright stars, but it is only really noticable on magnitude 2-3 stars and brighter -I use a newtonian so this might not be so bad for you.

The star colour can take some adjustment but normally processes out OK. The contrast on nebulas is a definite improvement than without a filter. I wouldn't image without one now in my Bortle 6-7 skies.

Good to know, thanks for that. I'll look up some more sample images and see if its a reflector thing or a filter thing then. But definitely thankful for your experience in my decision making