Optolong Filters with DSLR's

[Skyline]

I would like to hear from people who use their Optolong L-Enhance and L-Extreme filters with dslr cameras please.

How do you find using them, your results and compared to other filters available.

Should I just stick with my IDAS LP4 Filter and see not much difference? I know the L-Extreme has a narrower bands.

Thanks.

 

[Skyline]

Anyone?

[Vroobel]

Hi. 

I have an EOS 6D mod and the L-eXtreme. It's great filter, but strongly darkens the picture. I.e., flats with 1/2 ADU max without filter at all are set for 1/2000s, while with the L-eXtreme 1/80s. The 6D has big, 6.5um pixel and it's very sensitive in red, if moded. I use a Newtonian OTA with 230mm aperture that is quite big. I'm not experienced astro photographer, so cannot say too much, but I think it's very good combination. Here is my first result. 

It's 45x300s, ISO1250 + 3x20.

I'm going to grab a Pacman Nebula ASAP with the same setup, so we'll verify whether it's repeatable.

Edited October 30, 2022 by Vroobel