For the latest information and tips, please follow AstroBackyard on Facebook. Nebula Solar Portable: How does it compare to the Capsule II? (REVIEW) The Coma Cluster. Would you recommend the following clip-filter? Longer image exposures mean a deeper view on your subject. Please excuse the over-processing, I'm a totalnovice when it comes to Photoshop. nice images. It comes out red. Can I use an H alpha filter with an unmodified dslr? Because I stretched it to its limits, I revealed light pollution, amp glow, gradients you name it! No filters. Well written! I too took a pic of the Rosette last month with an unmodified cam but did not get quite as nice of detail, I had the older canon 60D and a smaller lens, canon 400mm 5.6 (~70mm 'scope') on a Skyguider. I am just getting into Astrophotography, and dont have a modified DSLR yet. When imaged with an unmodified camera these dots are blue. Ive recently got my hands on an affordable new astrophotography filter for my Canon T3i. If your exposure time is limited to under 2 minutes due to a washed out city sky, I feel your pain. 4. Will I ever modify my camera? The Cygnus Wall refers to the area of the nebula that resembles Mexico and Central America. if someone whats to take a closer look on the image there is an html verion with links to fullHD sized images here: I think your images are amazing even without a modified camera. Edited by Volta55, 15 November 2021 - 09:33 PM. Canon EOS Rebel T3i and 102mm refractor telescope. M45. By now you should have an ideaof how much light these filters let in, and how the CLS-CCD filter performs on deep sky objects. As expected, the LPRO Max filter from SkyTech lets the widest array of light wavelengths through, to capture the true color of the landscape, while keeping light pollution at bay. Dont believe me? I am a bit confused about something. Now I won't be overly concerned with my stock DSLR. NGC 7023 - Iris Nebula - Twinkly Universe In this article you review the SkyTech filter line and include a fine pictue using the CLS filter, but when asked to make a recommendation you said Astronomik CLS filter. Once removed, the camera is able to record more details in the h-alpha portion of the visible spectrum. Hopefully your article will encourage those contemplating getting started in astroimaging to go ahead and use the "ordinary" DSLR that they already have, without feeling obligated to either modify it or purchase a dedicated camera. The framing issue made sure that the Nebula is slightly cut off at the top. Some professional modders have an agreement with some brands that warranty does not void. For sure I will. I fixed the white balance in photoshop and Orion nebula was red. In urban skies however, I have had to resort to narrow band filters (H-alpha and OIII), and then H-alpha sensitivity (increased several fold by modding) becomes more important. It was a nightmare to process, however. The CLS filter is the most affordable option and is comparable to the Astronomik CLS. I love planetary nebulas, but obviously an unmodded dslr restricts these targets. Its all available to you in your backyard, and this is proof. The Optolong L-eXtreme filter isolates the H-alpha (Ha),, Continue Reading Optolong L-eXtreme Filter ReviewContinue, After almost a decade of taking pictures of space with a DSLR camera, I have come to the realization that a DSLR Ha filter is quite possibly the most important astrophotography filter in your kit. William Optics RedCat 51. @Mayhem13, thanks. The emission line of double ionized oxygen is a blueish green or teal color. You can focus very accurate to maximum intensity with this method for a short focal length. Anyway, I do have a link to an excellent video that shows the process of modding: As a newbie, this is very interesting to me. Great inspiration for beginners like me. Reply [deleted] Additional comment actions [removed] Reply Hi Everyone! The Canon Rebel series DSLR cameras have reliable workhorses for many astronomy applications. On a different note, are there any negative effects in imaging celestial objects, other than for daytime photography, which DSLR modification (IR cut filter removal) could bring. I was thinking that the reason for modding was to allow more IR on to the sensor and the CLS-CCD clips more IR than the CLS. If a galaxy is nearby the Ha regions can be resolved. I knew not to expect much. I have recently tackled the heart nebula (see below) but have really struggled with detail despite getting 70 x 5min subs, with 50 x darks and 50 x bias. You have managed to get the duality of colour in the image that I was not able to capture. Each SkyTech filter uses polished Schott glass in a precision laser-cut housing. Yes, you can do a lot with your existing setup. Canon EOS 1200D DSLR, Altair Astro 60 EDF refractor, Skywatcher Star Adventurer mount. The mono can be used to take Ha only and mix it into the color data taken with the DSLR or OSC. For example all the galaxies in the Coma Cluster will probably have Ha regions but we cannot resolve them. Some emission nebula are well suited for a stock camera, such as the Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius. Still pleased with the results though! We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. This means youll be able to record a much larger field of view. This is especially effective in capturing the nebulae in Milky Way with your modified DSLR. NGC 1499 in Perseus is perhaps the best example of the difference removing the stock IR cut filter from your DSLR camera can make. October 4, 2016 in Imaging - Deep Sky. Canon T7i, Askar FMA180 at f/4.5, 60x5min, ISO 200, North America Nebula. Yes, you can benefit from a modded DSLR with a camera lens attached! Sorry just realised i've attached the tif file. If you go for a full spectrum mod the chromatic aberration of UV and IR will blur your image when you have a refractor. Canon 100-400mm L IS I If you try the mod yourself you can ruin the camera. If you are shooting deep sky objects (Especially emission nebulae) Youll see a big improvement with a modified cam. That is because in glass the effective way appears to be about 1/3 shorter. All images have been taken from Germany under Bortle 4-5 skies from my backyard with an unmodified Canon T3i or T7i. My backyard is considered to be a Class 8 on the Bortle Scale, which is almost as bad as it gets. Hi Trevor. I was surprised that even a traditionally "hard" subject like the Horsehead comes out pretty well with an unmodified camera. It was a new moon, -10C outside and clear, although relatively bad seeing. I decided to put the next objects in a separate group because they are so large that the images are powdered by stars. To capture the intense hydrogen gas of this interstellar cloud, long exposure images must be captured on a tracking equatorial mount. But this is by far not the only emission nebula suitable for unmodded cameras. A great option for beginners is the Sirius Go-To: http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8129787-10514497?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telescope.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D116276%26id%3Dcjdf&cjsku=116276. M51 and NGC 5194. @F.Meiresonne, nice work! I'm currently using an unmoddedcanon 70D DSLRwith a80mm APO triplet mounted on a NEQ6. Watch out for rabbit holes.but keep using the DSLR! 54 x 3 Min Frames @ iso 1600 Ask other users what they do. Just started using Starnet++ and want to try that since the starfield was so dense this version is with some attempts and reducing stars in Gimp: Yours is more subtle, perhaps less dramatic, but no less beautiful. That may come later, but you have very ably demonstrated that high-qulaity results are certainly within their reach. Canon T3i, TS 65mm Imaging Star, f/6.5, 71x2min, ISO 800, M8. Owners of high-magnification, long focal length telescopes (1000mm+) tend to focus their attention on a specific area of the nebula. I'm also not opposed to modified cameras. When the central star in the Ring nebula in Lyra shows up you can be proud of what you have achieved in terms of good focus and good guiding. Thanks Josh (neighbour!) Just be prepared to put a lot of hours in it's an all nighter or better yet multi night kind of endeavor. I have a Unmodified EOS 450D and a full spectrum modified 550D. This line of SkyTech LP filters was designed for use with APS-C sized Canon EOS cameras such as the Canon Rebel series. The image above was cropped after processing in Photoshop to remove unwanted stacking artifacts near the edges. The days are warm and the nights are clear, summer star gazing is here! Ive learned a lot more about clip-in DSLR light pollution filters since then. That's just not true. I'm absolutely not opposing camera modding. There are some options available for full frame cameras on the market (I know that Optolong makes some) Clear skies! Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. What are the easiest and most impressive targets to photograph during the hot Summer season? Looking forward to your first image! What filter should I get? Going to a dark place helps much more than any fine tuning of settings. Canon T7i, TS 65mm Imaging Star, f/6.5, 19x4min, ISO 400. Dec The California Nebula. Any ideas about that? Use it with telescopes only and you have no trouble. Canon T7i, GSO RC8 at f/6, 57x2min, ISO 400, M27. The photo above was captured from my backyard in March 2019 using a Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 APO refractor telescope. North America Nebula | Images and facts | BBC Sky at Night Magazine The LPRO Max and CLS filters offer a wider band-pass for more natural looking stars. I decided I would give this object a fair kick in the can. Canon T3i, TS 65mm Imaging Star, f/6.5, 18x5min, ISO 800. If not are there similar filters for FF? With 1000mm + you only need something like 10 bars. Filters, such as the SkyTech CLS-CCD Clip-in filter make this possible. Hey Trevor, I don't have a camera lens for daytime photos, so I'm still wondering if I should mod my DSLR just for astrophotography. Of course there are more objects suitable for unmodded cameras like dark nebulae or planets but alas I do not have any image of those. I find the the DSLR tends to give the nebula a more bluish cast, rather than the deep red you would expect from HA. But if what you have is a regular old dSLR its still worth using. That is the magic of a light pollution filter. Ill cover the amazing iOptron SkyGuider Pro in a future video and post (spoiler I LOVE it). The HDR10 support on the Nebula Solar adds granular detail and color to faces and landscapes alike. An off-the-shelf DSLR works splendidly for most astro-imaging. Perhaps the absence of filters makes the image more "natural". @Rocklobster thanks, I saw your image on your thread. I am no expert, but perhaps you will find this link of interest. See the composite version of both data sets. Youll have to see who will ship those products to your location, of course. Another benefit to wide-field nebulae like this is that a lightweight, compact telescope is well-suited to photograph it (see the astrophotography telescopes I recommend). The sensor size of a crop-sensor (and especially a full-frame) is larger than the ones youll find in most one-shot-color astronomy cameras. Having said that, I think an OSC astrocam would have given a better result in less than half the time.. In this thread a few lenses known for this problem are listed. The Summer months are full of colorful emission nebulae and impressive star clusters often located in the Milky Way band. First of all thanks a lot for all the info you are sharing (My wife hates since I started to follow your YT channel :P, the list of gear to buy has grow up). From the northern hemisphere, the best time to observe and photograph the North America Nebula is from June September. It is often recommended to modify DSLR's for deep sky photography. I enjoy following you on Youtube. The ISO was set to 6400, and each exposure was 30-seconds long. When imaged together with the nearby Running Man nebula an unmodded camera can even be superior because it dims the bright Orion Nebula down a bit so that the blueish running man appears brighter in the image. The Rokinon 135mm F/2 ED UMC lens. The Triangulum Galaxy. Did you try it out? These images can then be combined in Photoshop to create a composite with both the intense deep sky details and natural sky and star color. The transmission curves to me look to be pretty similar. The following image was captured using a Canon EOS Rebel Xsi DSLR camera (The Canon EOS T7i is the updated model) and an Explore Scientific ED80 apochromatic refractor telescope. I recommend you get a used modded camera or get a new one from a professional store. I have a Canon 6Ti. It is a nice article and I would appreciate your interaction Sorry for the long post. Also, the stars are small and sharp due to the UV/IR qualities of the SkyTech CLS-CCD filter. But I don't hope to see problems this may bring which I have to compensate with more accessories, software, or modification. As a result you can no longer focus on infinity with some lenses. Canon T7i, TS 65mm Imaging Star, f/6.5, 31x4min, ISO 400. NGC 1499 - The California Nebula. A while ago there was a thread if a modded Camera was needed for Astro photographty. While it is exciting to see the Milky Way from a city location, taming the overwhelming glow in post-processing can be a pain. I think it shows two things: one, how sensitive and productive "ordinary" digital cameras can be and two, how easily we can convince ourselves that unless we use the "latest and greatest and totally optimized", we won't get "good enough" results. Holy cow that is impressive! I have used an unmodded Canon 7D Mark II for awhile and am quite pleased with its results on H alpha, even without using a CLS clip in filter. They too do not benefit from a modification. If you don't want to modify your camera for whatever reason be encouraged to use it as it is! Related Post: Narrowband Imaging for Beginners. The Canon 600D was attached to my Explore Scientific ED102 Telescope with an Altair Lightwave 0.8 Field Flattener installed. As you can see, an impressive amount of light from the deep sky object was able to be recorded through the light pollution. https://hendric.smugrop/i-cFb7P7W/A. Hey man, I just stumbled on your youtube channel and wanted to say thank you, Ive just recently been interested in astrophotography and I live in Toronto and find your videos very helpful/relatable. The images were calibrated and stacked in DeepSkyStacker to improve the signal-to-noise ratio before the final processing was done in Adobe Photoshop CC. The solution is to go for fully manual lenses. In pretty poor conditions ( Bortle 6 and I think 80% moon ), Def doable, you just need a couple nights of good data. This holds for all globular clusters in the Messier catalog. You did a commendable job in capturing the Ring Nebula. Is there something I am missing? I just found Starnet++ so will try a version using it. Compare the magnification of this nebula at 105mm to one taken at 300mm. To cut through all of the city glow to reveal these objects in space is truly remarkable. The standard best practices apply when photographing this target, such as a precise polar alignment, and a concentrated effort to focus the stars. This is a natural color image. I have been imaging for about 4 months. We will see this in a bit. For instance, the LPRO Max filter is designed for wide angle landscape astrophotography andproduces more natural looking star colors than traditional UHC or CLS filters. I want to buy a filter for City Light Pollution. Andy I totally understand your confusion. The Canon EOS Ra camera is Canons first full-frame mirrorless camera dedicated to astrophotography. Only if a star burns at low temperatures it can become old thus the center is often a yellow or golden color. No, I will not. You might give the Rosette a try if the Heart doesn't work out. I have the followings This is an awesome write up with lots of good information! Ive placed labels of the brightest stars and notable deep sky objects over a wide-field image of the Northern Cross region of the Milky Way. I refocus after 1 hours and after that when the temperature has change more than 5C with my longer ones. You have to use a clear L filter (UV/IR blocker) in that case. Comet Neowise 2020. From the northern regions of Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, this is one nebula whose name becomes obvious right away. Unmodded DSLR Test - California Nebula In regards to astroscapes or milky way photography would you recommend the L-pro from Optolong or the Lpro Max from Skytech? Yes that Astronomik CLS Clip-Filter will certainly help a lot from your red zone. You currently have javascript disabled. , NGC 7000 in Narrowband (Light Vortex Astronomy), A Road Map to the North America Nebula (Sky and Telescope). The 15 Best Summer Astrophotography Targets - Galactic Hunter clear skies. Based off of the extremely popular EOS R, the EOS Ra boasts unique features such as 30x magnification (viewfinder and Live View) for precise, Continue Reading Canon EOS Ra ReviewContinue, This is an old post from my early adventures in deep sky astrophotography before I had a backyard to call my own. This glowing nebula is so large and well-defined, its no wonder amateur astrophotographers like me return to Cygnus year after year. Beautiful images on that webpage. There are plenty of bright Ha objects. The Rosette is relatively 'bright' compared to many Ha emission nebulae and well within the realms of un-modified cameras. As youll be able to tell from the photo below, the California Nebula is not one of them. All the best man. With an unmodded camera only little of the Ha is picked up. This versionhas a finely tuned band-pass that blocks light pollution while allowing a very natural star colors to pass through. I have unmodified canon-600D camera. Orion Nebula (M42 / NGC 1976) - the best nebula to start. Using an unmodded DSLR on one of the hotter nights of the year to boot. This makes a DSLR camera much better at recording the red light of hydrogen-alpha emission nebulas. To complete your image, you must carefully process the data to bring out the signal. Thanks for taking the time. Missed a clear evening yesterday..it surprised me, when i realized it , it was too latedarnwhen i left work it was raining, about 20:00 hr it became unclouded. 35 minutesf2.8, unmodded Canon 600D/T3i, 2019 (before I knew starnet++ and before Elf wrote his landmark article): **** boys, I might just have to try to shoot this unmodded next time. As for a filter a SkyTech CLS is great if your shooting in city LP: http://www.ontariotelescope.com/product.asp?itemid=1202&Affid=2, This would be for the Canon 80D (Thats an excellent camera). The projector has 400 lumens. Thanks for this encouraging article! Any object in close proximity to our home planet is a pure broadband object. Using an unmodified DSLR camera is not the best option to image this . Quite the adventure you are about to take on and I hope you do! In late 2018 I reviewed the Optolong L-Pro broadband filter. How to Modify Your DSLR for Astrophotography - Sky & Telescope In full spectrum mods you loose the sensor cleaning in Canon models. Many of them are composite images that contain Ha data from a mono camera.
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