Astronomik Filters L-RGB Type 2c 36mm filter set, mounted (52975)

Astronomik has designed this filter set specifically for astrophotography with CCD cameras, ensuring natural color reproduction for planets, stars, emission nebulae, and reflection nebulae. The L-RGB Typ 2c filters are optimized for CCD imaging, allowing accurate color representation across all types of astronomical objects. Unlike other brands that may compromise on color accuracy, Astronomik focuses on achieving the best possible color fidelity. Both stars and spectral line-emitting objects are captured in their true colors, producing images that appear as if the objects were bright enough to be seen with photopic vision. This dedication to color accuracy sets Astronomik apart from other manufacturers.

The design of the filter set emphasizes several key aspects: simple image processing for users, nearly 100% transmission for shorter exposure times, balanced transmissions across individual filters for optimal color reproduction, and adherence to industry standards.

Astronomik also prioritizes the post-processing experience. The filters are calculated for the sRGB color space, which is widely used by monitors, printers, and imaging software. This eliminates the need for users to have advanced knowledge of colorimetry or color spaces, as Astronomik has addressed these challenges.

The filters are manufactured with high precision, ensuring they are parfocal with minimal wedge errors. They are also diffraction-limited to avoid degrading the performance of high-quality optical systems. Issues like focal distance mismatches or misaligned colors are effectively eliminated.

Main Use

The L-RGB filter set separates the spectrum into red, green, blue, and luminance components, enabling full-color imaging with monochrome CCD sensors. This separation aligns with the human eye's sensitivity as defined by DIN 5032 standards. By maintaining consistency within the sRGB color space throughout image capture and processing, users can achieve vibrant and accurate final images. With this filter set and a compatible camera, astrophotographers can produce excellent raw data for further image processing.

Specifications

• Capacity: 36 mm
• Coating: Multi-coated optical system
• Mount Material: Aluminum
• Frame Type: Ring
• Series: L-RGB Typ 2c
• Filter Type: L-RGB Filters
• Applications:
  • Visual Use: No
  • Photographic Use: Yes
  • Light Pollution Reduction: No