@@AlynWallace well then it looks like there is no saving you anymore and you will end up a hermit living in the mountains with gigantic telescopes. The event horizon of astrophotography is no joke
@@Zi7ar21 yea....well take advantage of it and take moon shots. its a LOT easier than deep sky.i suck at photoshop but i can come up with pretty good photos(using photoshop AND lightroom)
it would be cool if someone would come up with light pollution "goggles" that were like glasses that you would put on and see the milky way from your own,light polluted,backyard,
@@Mike-1000 if someone did... Well it's like a telescope but it has two otas, Biota, Bioscope; wait no it's to improve your normal vison, your ocular acuity at a distance. I know! We could call them bioculars! Wait no that doesn't sound right, oh wait they're not your eyes, noculars, Bi! Noculars! Binoculars! Woah... That's an awesome name, if only such things existed.
@@Mike-1000 in fairness I've not heard of any light pollution filters for binoculars (though I've not exactly looked hard) which I think is a shame would definitely consider buying a set for my little setup.
Hey guys if you want a better look at the images shared in the video - you can check out the full post on AstroBackyard: astrobackyard.com/light-pollution-filters/ - Please LEAVE A COMMENT on the post if you have some advice/insight for others :) Clear skies!
Another very useful video, Trevor. I’ve gone for the Optolong L-Pro based on your experience, and can’t wait to try it out when the weather clears up. Someone needs to invent a cloud filter.
@@shreyasj4502 Regardless of light pollution, you can see the planets. But if you want to see anything outside the solar system, you should probably pick one up
That sounds rough.. I cant see the Milky Way at night, where i live, because there is a big industry complex in that direction, with really bright lights turned on 24/7 making the air above it glow like there is no tomorrow..
This is one of your best videos Trevor! Congratulations. It came exactly when I’m shopping for a OSC filter for my C11 Hyperstar + ASI071MC-Pro combo. Thanks again
It is great to see these comparisons of so many filters, though it would be cool if there was a before shot to see what is really going on with these things:) Great video Trevor! Editing to add that I did later see there was an example in your write up to show a with and without pic. That was helpful!
I've been watching your channel since late 2017 and at the time i was a complete newbie, so as i grew in to the hobby i made most of my purchases based on your experiences you kindly shared with us. The most powerful OSC filter i own today must be the STC Duo Narrowband filter, it was crazy expensive from my point of view at the time, but man, that's a real performer for OSC imaging. At the moment i have no use for it as i moved on to mono, but i can't part with my Canon yet so i'm looking to build a second OSC rig. Thanks for sharing your experiences these past years.
Great video. It really shows how there's no one right answer, but more a broad range answers of based on targets, skies, and budget. Also, many thanks for earning me a ton of cool daddy points. My daughter renamed M27 to "Space Apple" the first time I imaged it with her, and it has remained her favorite nebula. So when my image came up, she screamed with glee and exclaimed "He's showing MY photo of Space Apple!!!"
An EXTREMELY useful video. I've just purchased an L-Enhance filter and I was worried if I made a wrong decision for my ASI 294MC Pro, but your in-depth comparison calmed my fears. The thing I loved about this video was how many filters you compared and also showed images taken by those filters unset light polluted skies. Totally awesome video, mate! Keep up the great work! Clear skies!
I've a question: assuming you're in a Bortle Class 8-9 sky, what are your chances of getting decent shots with these filters (hopefully with natural hues)?
Thank you Trevor, your video helped explain the difference of lowpass and highpass filters. I just don't know when or how to figure out which ones to use. Thanks for all you do. Clear Skies.
I bought an IDAS lps-d1 clip on for my Nikon d5600 (listed as for D5300/D5500). I had some results that I couldn't believe it's from my own camera. Best investment so far:)
Great overview, You mentioned the sky tech CLS filter and that is a personal favorite. Glad to hear there’s a filter solution for these LED street lights that are overtaking our cities.
Great informative video Trevor! I have found the Astronomik CLS clip filter to be a great help for emission nebulae from my backyard. Thank you so much and clear skies!
One of your best videos to date. I ask, and you provide. I have been looking for exactly this kind of video with this kind of comprehensive summarising/overviewing. You have spoken in-depth about every single filter that I personally had in mind and was looking for exactly this kind of information about each one so that I can make mental classifications, ranks, and grades, and also plan future savings for future purchases! This way, I get to decide very efficiently about what I'm going to buy first and what I'm going to buy next. I primarily image from two locations - one is Bortle 2 while the other is Bortle 8-9 (Bengaluru, India).
Given my Bortle 8-9 scenario above, I was in two minds about the IDAS LPS D2 vs. Optolong L-Pro filters (both clip-ins for my Canon 600D) and now I see better investment in the D2 thanks to useful insight from your video!
Whew! I was wondering, but my Badder M&SG made the cut! I have a huge mosh of light pollution in my yard. I hide in a dark spot behind over grown ivy on the block walls. The most recent change was LED streetlamps, which in my opinion are a huge improvement over the High Pressure Sodium that was casting its orange glow everywhere. They shine down and the only stray light is what bounces up from the ground, in my immediate area. I can see more stars with my naked eyes now. I'm in a Bortle 4-5 area. And I use a Badder Moon and Sky Glow all the time, or an Ha7nm for reads, with an Atik Infinity OSC camera. I like to image Nebula. It's why I entered into Astrophotography. Totally Deep Space for me. I wish I could try the various filters you demonstrate. But being an old guy on retirement, I'm driven to do as much as I can with what I have. Thanks Trevor! I'm enjoying your work with these videos. SonnyE
Very handy video for newbies....will recommend to others. I use both a full 35mm frame mono camera with RGB and Ha,OIII, SII which is the most versatile. I also use a OSC camera with Hyperstar. Have used both IDAS D1 and D2 filters and just ordered a Triad filter. I image with 80mm APO, 152mm APO refractors and both 8" and 11" SCTs with hyperstar. The Triad has the advantage of narrow band with the fast speed of F2 for the Hyperstar without going off band. While the big camera is untouched for image quality, Hyperstar gives amazing results in short amount of time. I have used Hyperstar and before that Fastar. While the originals were impressive....the latest versions of Hyperstar take it to the next level with internal filter drawer and amazing stars to the edge of the FOV. Shame that we have to resort to this to fight light polution. Luckily I have access to some very good dark skies but not in my backyard which is where I prefer to image for convenience. These filters help a lot with OSC cameras.
Just started with astrophotography. Thank you for all your videos. I'm in a Bortle 5 area. Until now I only shot the moon. So much to get and buy and learn. Your videos are really helpful. Next stop for me is a sky tracker. Just got a new DSLR body. We also have LED street light. It's very directed downwards. As of my stand of knowledge there is no LED "capable" filter on the market right?! Keep on making those good videos. And allways a clear, dark sky.
I just got my L Enhance 2 inch and the STC Duo Narrowband in 20 minutes ago. The STC is a FF clip in for my Nikon D750 and D850. Good timing on the video
I use the IDAS LP-1 clip in filter in a modified Canon camera and it works great in my North Eastern US semi - remote location for capturing hydrogen emissions. Here there is a mix of high pressure sodium and metal halide lighting to contend with. A spectrometer can also aid in determining which filter to use for a given location.
Wonderfully informative video... I was most impressed with Bock's image at 9:46 into the video. Do you know what camera(s) and scope(s) that he used to make the image?
Great video. I would love for someone to post shots using a filter and ones without, to see a side-by-side comparison as to how each filter enhances the shot. Thanks!
Great instructional video! Comprehensive and easy to follow. I am relatively new to astrophotography and use an unmodified DSLR. Information on various filters, and their situational uses with unmodified DSLRs, will help me make knowledgeable decisions about which filters to purchase. Thanks
@astrobackyard thanks for sharing my stuff! Bit of info ...image was shot with a Altair astro 294C pro Tec and my skies are bortle 6-9 depending on direction. Living in Birmingham sucks for light pollution!!
haha its so funny jumping to your video thats 4 years old, the quality haha! Still! great vid and very informative, thanks for these tips, and all your other vids. I love to watch your videos on shooting a target, when i'm driving to a location to shoot the same thing
Thank you again for very informative & timely video. I just purchased an iOptron SkyTracker Pro used in excellent condition for $150 usd now searching for a DSLR with a swiveling screen and some longer glass. Constantly searching Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist for the next piece of the puzzle. Being a bargain by bin shopper probably be starting with the SVBony (strange name) filter.
You should make a video of you trying to photograph all Messier objects. I think that’d be a pretty cool video👌🏼Keep up the great work your a big inspiration to me and many others😄
Trevor, very informative video. Filters can be challenging to figure out so it’s nice to confirm my thoughts on which filters to get. I have the CLS-CCD and the Optolong L eNhance. Can’t wait to match them up with my new ZWO ASI294MC Pro from my bortle class 8 sky in LA.
I still have my 1.25 inch Lumicon filters from the early 1990s, the Deep Sky, UHC, OIII and the HBeta, all premium quality. Using the filters enabled me to see the veil nebula from the back garden for the first time pretty easily and of course using the HBeta filter I did see the Horsehead nebula visually with my 8.75 inch F 6 Dobsonian way back in 1993. Cant fault the filters but back in the day they were bloody expensive to buy!
I've used quite a few of those. I really, really liked the Hutech IDAS LPS D1. That was my go-to filter for many years. As you said, the inclusion of LED street lights has just about made the LPS D1 much less effective. So much so that I've purchased a mono camera and a full compliment of filters. I still have my OSC with a Optolong L-eNhance at the recommendation of Dean @ Starizona to compliment my recent acquisition of a Hyperstar for my EdgeHD 8". They have yet to see first light but this weekend looks promising!
Very good summary of filters. However, I must add that each and every image that you showed wee absolutely amazing in terms of clarity, color, etc. And at that point the question that comes up in my mind is - is it all due to the filter that was used? There are so many other factors such as the optics, post-processing, to name a few that play in the final outcome. Perhaps one should look at the non-processed individual light frames to compare the role played by the filter? Or best, run two rigs at the same time on the same target, one with filter and one without - and subject them to the same post-processing? Would love your comments.
I’m lucky I live in a city with a Bortle level of 6 and I can go down the street to a Bortle 5 My house is good enough though, and I can get great images with a stationary tripod I hope the get a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer this Christmas! I feel bad for people in worse conditions Thanks for showing me and them it’s possible to do the impossible!
Great round up of lp filters Trevor. I've been wondering whether to buy the IDAS D2 Filter for a while now. I have Bortle 5 skies with LED lighting around my neighbourhood but no direct sources of light. Just that general whiteish glow of LP. Do you happen to know what bortle the image with the stock DSLR of Orion and the HH was taken is ?
Omg.... he mentioned me in the video... 😳 thank you trevor. And just to be clear it is niek not nick hahaha it is pronounced as neek like eek. Keep on inspiring people 👌🏻
I just bought 2 Optolong L-Pro filters; a 2" and a Nikon full frame. I bought them from a supplier on Ali Express, the Chinese equivalent of eBay. The price was significantly cheaper than from a US supplier, though they take a while to get here.
Great information! I suppose we are already supposed too know some of these things, but a few details on the lenses or telescopes and power these were shot with, and whether they were shot using a guide camera, etc, would have been very helpful.
Trevor, those SVBony filters are v good for the price but the Amazon price in the UK is almost twice as much as eBay. You have to wait a little longer for delivery though.
Thanks for the video. I just got a ZWO 294 MC pro and now I need to start looking at filters for my bortle 7/8 . I still have so much to learn, but I'll get there. I just need a clear night now...
Recently bought a nisi natural night filter for my fuji lens. Looking forward to seeing what difference it makes. I've also sourced an astro-duo narrowband clip in filter for my fuji camera, are they definitely worth the investment?
Gnats Chuff it’s so hit and miss. It’s been crystal outside where I am and the app says 100% cloud cover some times.. I moved to goodtostargaze for cloud cover data.
Hogarth yes it’s been wrong on a couple of occasions with my region over 12 months (even the TV/met office weather forecast has not been accurate). But then I live in an area where you can have all 5 seasons weather in an hour lol. Thanks for the heads up with goodtostargaze thou I’ll check it out👍 Clear skies.
What an amazing video. I’m new in the astronomy world. I just bought a new laptop to use with my Nikon cameras for my astronomy pictures. Any recommendations for a good app.
Sir, I see that this video is about 3 years old now. I have a question - I’m in what seems to be a very similar “seeing situation” as you described here. I’m in Bortle 6-7, and have yet to purchase a single filter. I’ve been researching these for about the last three months, and am leaning towards the L-Pro for broadband, and L-Enhance for more narrowband. I’m considering the L-Extreme or Ultimate, but my concern is that the stars for alignment purposes will become so faint that I won’t be able to even align my scope. The moon is so bright right now, that, without a filter, and on top of street lights and such, I can’t even see stars. So, I need a filter or two. I’ve seen more recently that Antlia has a couple of good options. Now, my question - If you were to take the conditions I’ve mentioned here, considering available filters today, what would your thoughts be about a possible first filter or two? Thanks for any advice you have to offer, should you even see my comment. Been enjoying your channel! An a recent subscriber .. from Oklahoma, US.
I have a optolong L-Enhance but can't figure out how to add into the imaging train. (C8 EdgeHD with ASI294) At the beginning of the vid you seem to just slide it into a filter draw. What gear is that?
Hello Trevor! Thabk you so much for all your amazing videos and blog posts! I have a mono camera and I shoot from a Bortle 6 city-light polluted area. Since you mainly talked about dslr and one-shot, what filter would you suggest for a mono? Is the L-pro worth it or are there better choises?
Hi Trevor. A question regarding the Baader Moon and SkyGlow filter. I've purchased an exemplar (not yet used) to use with my DSLR (unmodified) and my EVOSTAR 72ED and ES102FCD100. I live under a Bortle 8 Sky (my balcony) but with fast acess to a Bortle 4/5 (if I climb to the top of the Island) Should I get an UHC or L-enhance to get the most of my rig under the 8 Sky or the Baader will be a nice start? Thanks
I have been using a SvBony CLS filter, which gives everything a beige tint and blocks blue light and a NBLTYPOX Light Pollution filter, which gives everything a green tint. Am looking for a filter that just blocks light pollution in my Bortle 6 sky less than two miles from an oil refinery.
Thanks Trevor for this Video, I ordered the SVBONY CLS Clipin Filter to try it out when my DSLR is Astromodified (in January)(live under Bortle 4.8), yesterday everything was washed out because of Moonlight, a shame, was not bad but 4 hours of data not worth to post for example on Instagram ...
Hey Trevor, thank you so much for continuing to create great content on the subject matter. I was wondering if you had the chance to try the Baader Semi APO Filter? From the spectrum it seems very similar to the IDAS NGS1 which you are talking about - but at just 60% of the price tag. Are those two filters comparable in your mind?
During moonless nights I always hope for a power outage.. My area is Class 4 bortle. The street light are not a problem in my back yard. Would I need a LP filter for my area.?
I'm sorry, but what's the point of all these pictures if we can't compare to what the users may obtain without filters, using image processing ? Under my sky, which is quite bad (no milky way, visual magnitude around 4,5 I guess), I tried a Kenko LPR type I filter (broadband kind) on a Pentax K1 modified (no IRcut filter inside), and a Samyang 135mm F2 as lens, on Orion nebulae : without the LPR filter, the pictures are more polluted than with it, but after some processing, I was really disappointed : not only I had to make longer exposures with the filter (for a same amount of background light) but eventually, I obtained similar results.
you should include one more tool , a sky quality meter (sqm), everynight is different and a sqm will help determine your exposure length so one isn't just soaking in lp, you should be able to get the read out online with your typical bortle /sky zone maps but some of the readings are not update.
Stop sucking me into deep space Trevor, my wallet trembles dammit
just use your tele lens for it don't need light pollution filters if you get away from the light pollution
@@TheLordinio You should check some of my latest videos, I already do 😅 my wallet is rightfully terrified
@@AlynWallace well then it looks like there is no saving you anymore and you will end up a hermit living in the mountains with gigantic telescopes. The event horizon of astrophotography is no joke
Hehe!
hahaha yes also my vallet trembles any time I need some for astrofotography
Thanks for this! Who else hates light pollution?
Everyone who does astrophotography
The Moon is also a hecker
Bortle 8/9 in my area. Dallas is just growing more northerly every day. :(
Me!
@@Zi7ar21 yea....well take advantage of it and take moon shots. its a LOT easier than deep sky.i suck at photoshop but i can come up with pretty good photos(using photoshop AND lightroom)
Bortle 4 here, only because of one big city 10km from me.
Sixteen months into this hobby it's flattering to hear someone I've learned so much from describe my results as great, thanks Trevor!
That's my Flaming Star/Tadpoles image up there....cool! Glad you liked it and featured it on your video. Thanks so much!
-Chad
it would be cool if someone would come up with light pollution "goggles" that were like glasses that you would put on and see the milky way from your own,light polluted,backyard,
that would be amazing
Add some magnification to the goggles too !!
@@Mike-1000 if someone did... Well it's like a telescope but it has two otas, Biota, Bioscope; wait no it's to improve your normal vison, your ocular acuity at a distance. I know! We could call them bioculars! Wait no that doesn't sound right, oh wait they're not your eyes, noculars, Bi! Noculars! Binoculars! Woah... That's an awesome name, if only such things existed.
Bit of a fantasy I guess, who knows though with future tech .....
Bionic eyes anyone haha.
@@Mike-1000 in fairness I've not heard of any light pollution filters for binoculars (though I've not exactly looked hard) which I think is a shame would definitely consider buying a set for my little setup.
Hey guys if you want a better look at the images shared in the video - you can check out the full post on AstroBackyard: astrobackyard.com/light-pollution-filters/ - Please LEAVE A COMMENT on the post if you have some advice/insight for others :) Clear skies!
Very thorough! Thank you for sharing my work Trevor! Also, thank you for all of your help!!
I think Trevor has been viewing my internet browsing history. Thank you for this video, keep being badass!
Man, I don’t think *you* realise how good these videos, are. Legend. Thanks.
Another very useful video, Trevor. I’ve gone for the Optolong L-Pro based on your experience, and can’t wait to try it out when the weather clears up. Someone needs to invent a cloud filter.
HydrogenAlpha 😂😂😂
Do you need filters for visual use or photography or both ,if living in a city
@@shreyasj4502 Regardless of light pollution, you can see the planets. But if you want to see anything outside the solar system, you should probably pick one up
@@captaintoad-ef6zt yeah
The L-Enhance is what I asked for for Christmas! I’ve never used a filter so I’m really excited
I can see 6-10 stars from my backyard, and I'm lucky if I can see Polaris
I can see a ton of stars from my Moscow Suburbs, even the double one in the Dipper. Never seen the Milky Way though :(
@@RussianSevereWeatherVideos i can see only brightest star like sirius and orion
@ateb3 I mean I am unable to see it and have it show up in a wife 30 second exposure.
@@RussianSevereWeatherVideos This time of year, the Milky Way runs right over my house... Can't see it
That sounds rough..
I cant see the Milky Way at night, where i live, because there is a big industry complex in that direction, with really bright lights turned on 24/7 making the air above it glow like there is no tomorrow..
Great explanation on filters. Thanks Trevor.
This is one of your best videos Trevor! Congratulations. It came exactly when I’m shopping for a OSC filter for my C11 Hyperstar + ASI071MC-Pro combo.
Thanks again
It is great to see these comparisons of so many filters, though it would be cool if there was a before shot to see what is really going on with these things:) Great video Trevor! Editing to add that I did later see there was an example in your write up to show a with and without pic. That was helpful!
I've been watching your channel since late 2017 and at the time i was a complete newbie, so as i grew in to the hobby i made most of my purchases based on your experiences you kindly shared with us. The most powerful OSC filter i own today must be the STC Duo Narrowband filter, it was crazy expensive from my point of view at the time, but man, that's a real performer for OSC imaging. At the moment i have no use for it as i moved on to mono, but i can't part with my Canon yet so i'm looking to build a second OSC rig. Thanks for sharing your experiences these past years.
Great video. It really shows how there's no one right answer, but more a broad range answers of based on targets, skies, and budget.
Also, many thanks for earning me a ton of cool daddy points. My daughter renamed M27 to "Space Apple" the first time I imaged it with her, and it has remained her favorite nebula. So when my image came up, she screamed with glee and exclaimed "He's showing MY photo of Space Apple!!!"
Thank you for sharing your image Russell!!
We’re so fortunate to live in a time of this incredible technology but so unfortunate that light pollution is such a problem!
agreed
Gotta have a nice bank account or just be a rich person.
Good roundup. Jeez, Kevin's stock Orion image is insane!
An EXTREMELY useful video. I've just purchased an L-Enhance filter and I was worried if I made a wrong decision for my ASI 294MC Pro, but your in-depth comparison calmed my fears.
The thing I loved about this video was how many filters you compared and also showed images taken by those filters unset light polluted skies.
Totally awesome video, mate! Keep up the great work! Clear skies!
Fabulous video. I just bought a Celestron C6 so I'm a newbie. You are by far my favorite source of astronomical education.
I've a question: assuming you're in a Bortle Class 8-9 sky, what are your chances of getting decent shots with these filters (hopefully with natural hues)?
Can you make a video on how do you maintain your gear? I find it extremely difficult to clean those filters, for example
Comprehensive, eloquent, and excellent video. Thank-you for sharing your images.
Kudos to stacy in the UK. Well done. That's an amazing photo.
Thank you Trevor, your video helped explain the difference of lowpass and highpass filters. I just don't know when or how to figure out which ones to use. Thanks for all you do. Clear Skies.
Thanks for the video. I have been using Clear Outside for years and never realised what the sky quality information was about Doh.
GREATEST CHANNEL I'VE SEEN THE VIDEOS OF.KEEP GOING WITH UR WORK.
I bought an IDAS lps-d1 clip on for my Nikon d5600 (listed as for D5300/D5500). I had some results that I couldn't believe it's from my own camera. Best investment so far:)
I have a Nikon D5300. What company did you use to purchase the filter thanks
Great overview, You mentioned the sky tech CLS filter and that is a personal favorite. Glad to hear there’s a filter solution for these LED street lights that are overtaking our cities.
Great informative video Trevor! I have found the Astronomik CLS clip filter to be a great help for emission nebulae from my backyard. Thank you so much and clear skies!
One of your best videos to date. I ask, and you provide. I have been looking for exactly this kind of video with this kind of comprehensive summarising/overviewing. You have spoken in-depth about every single filter that I personally had in mind and was looking for exactly this kind of information about each one so that I can make mental classifications, ranks, and grades, and also plan future savings for future purchases! This way, I get to decide very efficiently about what I'm going to buy first and what I'm going to buy next. I primarily image from two locations - one is Bortle 2 while the other is Bortle 8-9 (Bengaluru, India).
Given my Bortle 8-9 scenario above, I was in two minds about the IDAS LPS D2 vs. Optolong L-Pro filters (both clip-ins for my Canon 600D) and now I see better investment in the D2 thanks to useful insight from your video!
Whew! I was wondering, but my Badder M&SG made the cut! I have a huge mosh of light pollution in my yard. I hide in a dark spot behind over grown ivy on the block walls.
The most recent change was LED streetlamps, which in my opinion are a huge improvement over the High Pressure Sodium that was casting its orange glow everywhere. They shine down and the only stray light is what bounces up from the ground, in my immediate area.
I can see more stars with my naked eyes now.
I'm in a Bortle 4-5 area. And I use a Badder Moon and Sky Glow all the time, or an Ha7nm for reads, with an Atik Infinity OSC camera. I like to image Nebula. It's why I entered into Astrophotography. Totally Deep Space for me.
I wish I could try the various filters you demonstrate. But being an old guy on retirement, I'm driven to do as much as I can with what I have.
Thanks Trevor! I'm enjoying your work with these videos.
SonnyE
Very handy video for newbies....will recommend to others. I use both a full 35mm frame mono camera with RGB and Ha,OIII, SII which is the most versatile. I also use a OSC camera with Hyperstar. Have used both IDAS D1 and D2 filters and just ordered a Triad filter. I image with 80mm APO, 152mm APO refractors and both 8" and 11" SCTs with hyperstar. The Triad has the advantage of narrow band with the fast speed of F2 for the Hyperstar without going off band. While the big camera is untouched for image quality, Hyperstar gives amazing results in short amount of time. I have used Hyperstar and before that Fastar. While the originals were impressive....the latest versions of Hyperstar take it to the next level with internal filter drawer and amazing stars to the edge of the FOV.
Shame that we have to resort to this to fight light polution. Luckily I have access to some very good dark skies but not in my backyard which is where I prefer to image for convenience. These filters help a lot with OSC cameras.
Just started with astrophotography. Thank you for all your videos. I'm in a Bortle 5 area. Until now I only shot the moon. So much to get and buy and learn. Your videos are really helpful. Next stop for me is a sky tracker. Just got a new DSLR body. We also have LED street light. It's very directed downwards. As of my stand of knowledge there is no LED "capable" filter on the market right?! Keep on making those good videos. And allways a clear, dark sky.
Another spectacular video, and with a lot of information. Thanks Trevor
Thanks great video very informative and couldn't have come at as better time for me thanks again clear skies!
I just got my L Enhance 2 inch and the STC Duo Narrowband in 20 minutes ago. The STC is a FF clip in for my Nikon D750 and D850. Good timing on the video
Merry Christmas, Trevor.
Just saved for a time when I will choose my first filter. Thank you so much!
I use the IDAS LP-1 clip in filter in a modified Canon camera and it works great in my North Eastern US semi - remote location for capturing hydrogen emissions. Here there is a mix of high pressure sodium and metal halide lighting to contend with. A spectrometer can also aid in determining which filter to use for a given location.
Thank you Trevor, that was very helpful.
great Vid Trevor. some great advice, I have the SVBONY CLS Filter and was surprised at how well it works Cheers!
Wonderfully informative video... I was most impressed with Bock's image at 9:46 into the video. Do you know what camera(s) and scope(s) that he used to make the image?
Fantastic video. So much great information!
Perfect! Awesome choices for filters!
Great video. I would love for someone to post shots using a filter and ones without, to see a side-by-side comparison as to how each filter enhances the shot. Thanks!
Great instructional video! Comprehensive and easy to follow. I am relatively new to astrophotography and use an unmodified DSLR. Information on various filters, and their situational uses with unmodified DSLRs, will help me make knowledgeable decisions about which filters to purchase. Thanks
@astrobackyard thanks for sharing my stuff! Bit of info ...image was shot with a Altair astro 294C pro Tec and my skies are bortle 6-9 depending on direction. Living in Birmingham sucks for light pollution!!
I love this video. It’s very helpful and clear. Thank you!
Saturday morning. I grab a coffee and watch how much money I have to save. Excellent job on the video Trevor. Very informative!
Glad you made this video. I have trying to figure out what I need with the Bortle 5 sky I have.
Hi Trevor! Thanks for your useful guide! exactly what i was looking for!
great as always!
I agree that it’s helpful using examples taken by amateurs.
haha its so funny jumping to your video thats 4 years old, the quality haha!
Still! great vid and very informative, thanks for these tips, and all your other vids.
I love to watch your videos on shooting a target, when i'm driving to a location to shoot the same thing
Thank you again for very informative & timely video. I just purchased an iOptron SkyTracker Pro used in excellent condition for $150 usd now searching for a DSLR with a swiveling screen and some longer glass. Constantly searching Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist for the next piece of the puzzle. Being a bargain by bin shopper probably be starting with the SVBony (strange name) filter.
You should make a video of you trying to photograph all Messier objects. I think that’d be a pretty cool video👌🏼Keep up the great work your a big inspiration to me and many others😄
Trevor, very informative video. Filters can be challenging to figure out so it’s nice to confirm my thoughts on which filters to get. I have the CLS-CCD and the Optolong L eNhance. Can’t wait to match them up with my new ZWO ASI294MC Pro from my bortle class 8 sky in LA.
Thanks, very informative video💫
good job, as usual!
I still have my 1.25 inch Lumicon filters from the early 1990s, the Deep Sky, UHC, OIII and the HBeta, all premium quality. Using the filters enabled me to see the veil nebula from the back garden for the first time pretty easily and of course using the HBeta filter I did see the Horsehead nebula visually with my 8.75 inch F 6 Dobsonian way back in 1993. Cant fault the filters but back in the day they were bloody expensive to buy!
I've used quite a few of those. I really, really liked the Hutech IDAS LPS D1. That was my go-to filter for many years. As you said, the inclusion of LED street lights has just about made the LPS D1 much less effective. So much so that I've purchased a mono camera and a full compliment of filters. I still have my OSC with a Optolong L-eNhance at the recommendation of Dean @ Starizona to compliment my recent acquisition of a Hyperstar for my EdgeHD 8". They have yet to see first light but this weekend looks promising!
Very good summary of filters. However, I must add that each and every image that you showed wee absolutely amazing in terms of clarity, color, etc. And at that point the question that comes up in my mind is - is it all due to the filter that was used? There are so many other factors such as the optics, post-processing, to name a few that play in the final outcome. Perhaps one should look at the non-processed individual light frames to compare the role played by the filter? Or best, run two rigs at the same time on the same target, one with filter and one without - and subject them to the same post-processing? Would love your comments.
Very informative and useful video!!. Thanks
I’m lucky I live in a city with a Bortle level of 6 and I can go down the street to a Bortle 5
My house is good enough though, and I can get great images with a stationary tripod
I hope the get a Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer this Christmas! I feel bad for people in worse conditions
Thanks for showing me and them it’s possible to do the impossible!
Great round up of lp filters Trevor. I've been wondering whether to buy the IDAS D2 Filter for a while now. I have Bortle 5 skies with LED lighting around my neighbourhood but no direct sources of light. Just that general whiteish glow of LP. Do you happen to know what bortle the image with the stock DSLR of Orion and the HH was taken is ?
Omg.... he mentioned me in the video... 😳 thank you trevor. And just to be clear it is niek not nick hahaha it is pronounced as neek like eek. Keep on inspiring people 👌🏻
Oh sorry man! I had a feeling I was saying it wrong! Great image and keep it up!!
That’s ok!! Dutch is a stange language. Thank you for the kind words. Cheers 👊🏻
And obviously the different filters to capture the different colors in a nebula for example.
I just bought 2 Optolong L-Pro filters; a 2" and a Nikon full frame. I bought them from a supplier on Ali Express, the Chinese equivalent of eBay. The price was significantly cheaper than from a US supplier, though they take a while to get here.
Great information! I suppose we are already supposed too know some of these things, but a few details on the lenses or telescopes and power these were shot with, and whether they were shot using a guide camera, etc, would have been very helpful.
0:04 where do you get this kind of filter drawer? When you speak about city light pollution i think primarily about a "broadband" filter.
Trevor, those SVBony filters are v good for the price but the Amazon price in the UK is almost twice as much as eBay. You have to wait a little longer for delivery though.
Thanks for the video. I just got a ZWO 294 MC pro and now I need to start looking at filters for my bortle 7/8 . I still have so much to learn, but I'll get there. I just need a clear night now...
Recently bought a nisi natural night filter for my fuji lens. Looking forward to seeing what difference it makes. I've also sourced an astro-duo narrowband clip in filter for my fuji camera, are they definitely worth the investment?
I've heard people say that the filters still make a considerable difference even in darker, less polluted night skies
+1 for the Flo-clear outside app (first light optics)
Gnats Chuff it’s so hit and miss. It’s been crystal outside where I am and the app says 100% cloud cover some times.. I moved to goodtostargaze for cloud cover data.
Hogarth yes it’s been wrong on a couple of occasions with my region over 12 months (even the TV/met office weather forecast has not been accurate). But then I live in an area where you can have all 5 seasons weather in an hour lol. Thanks for the heads up with goodtostargaze thou I’ll check it out👍
Clear skies.
What an amazing video. I’m new in the astronomy world. I just bought a new laptop to use with my Nikon cameras for my astronomy pictures. Any recommendations for a good app.
hi trevor, thanks for your videos, what can i expect of this filters in a non modified dslr?
Sir, I see that this video is about 3 years old now.
I have a question -
I’m in what seems to be a very similar “seeing situation” as you described here. I’m in Bortle 6-7, and have yet to purchase a single filter. I’ve been researching these for about the last three months, and am leaning towards the L-Pro for broadband, and L-Enhance for more narrowband. I’m considering the L-Extreme or Ultimate, but my concern is that the stars for alignment purposes will become so faint that I won’t be able to even align my scope. The moon is so bright right now, that, without a filter, and on top of street lights and such, I can’t even see stars. So, I need a filter or two. I’ve seen more recently that Antlia has a couple of good options.
Now, my question -
If you were to take the conditions I’ve mentioned here, considering available filters today, what would your thoughts be about a possible first filter or two?
Thanks for any advice you have to offer, should you even see my comment.
Been enjoying your channel! An a recent subscriber .. from Oklahoma, US.
I've subbed. Waving a hand to all...from SoCal.
thanks, very helpful.
I have a optolong L-Enhance but can't figure out how to add into the imaging train. (C8 EdgeHD with ASI294) At the beginning of the vid you seem to just slide it into a filter draw. What gear is that?
I am really confused about which one to choose as a first one and I am just going to try capturing general stars and dont have a big budget.
Hello Trevor! Thabk you so much for all your amazing videos and blog posts!
I have a mono camera and I shoot from a Bortle 6 city-light polluted area. Since you mainly talked about dslr and one-shot, what filter would you suggest for a mono? Is the L-pro worth it or are there better choises?
Trevor... Good video on different filters. I'm in Bortles 8. What WO scope is that on top of the esprit 100?
Hi Trevor. A question regarding the Baader Moon and SkyGlow filter. I've purchased an exemplar (not yet used) to use with my DSLR (unmodified) and my EVOSTAR 72ED and ES102FCD100. I live under a Bortle 8 Sky (my balcony) but with fast acess to a Bortle 4/5 (if I climb to the top of the Island) Should I get an UHC or L-enhance to get the most of my rig under the 8 Sky or the Baader will be a nice start? Thanks
I have been using a SvBony CLS filter, which gives everything a beige tint and blocks blue light and a NBLTYPOX Light Pollution filter, which gives everything a green tint. Am looking for a filter that just blocks light pollution in my Bortle 6 sky less than two miles from an oil refinery.
Thanks Trevor for this Video, I ordered the SVBONY CLS Clipin Filter to try it out when my DSLR is Astromodified (in January)(live under Bortle 4.8), yesterday everything was washed out because of Moonlight, a shame, was not bad but 4 hours of data not worth to post for example on Instagram ...
I use both the OPT Triad and the Baader Neo. I'm in a class 8/9 at my home (1100ft elevation) and class 1 at my cabin (6600ft elevation)
Hey Trevor, thank you so much for continuing to create great content on the subject matter. I was wondering if you had the chance to try the Baader Semi APO Filter? From the spectrum it seems very similar to the IDAS NGS1 which you are talking about - but at just 60% of the price tag. Are those two filters comparable in your mind?
Will they also help against the full Moon? I don have the problem with city lights, just with the moon...
Great info, thank you!
During moonless nights I always hope for a power outage.. My area is Class 4 bortle. The street light are not a problem in my back yard. Would I need a LP filter for my area.?
Good video, thanks
Please please do a video for Best filters for raw eye reviewing your channel is awesome 😎
I'm sorry, but what's the point of all these pictures if we can't compare to what the users may obtain without filters, using image processing ? Under my sky, which is quite bad (no milky way, visual magnitude around 4,5 I guess), I tried a Kenko LPR type I filter (broadband kind) on a Pentax K1 modified (no IRcut filter inside), and a Samyang 135mm F2 as lens, on Orion nebulae : without the LPR filter, the pictures are more polluted than with it, but after some processing, I was really disappointed : not only I had to make longer exposures with the filter (for a same amount of background light) but eventually, I obtained similar results.
Trevor thanks for the vids 👍 can you recommend any filters for visual astronomy?
you should include one more tool , a sky quality meter (sqm), everynight is different and a sqm will help determine your exposure length so one isn't just soaking in lp, you should be able to get the read out online with your typical bortle /sky zone maps but some of the readings are not update.
which one is good for astro and landscape photography?