Chroma Luminance Imaging Filter
Best high performance optics for serious deep sky astrophotographers.
This high-performance luminance filter is designed to boost color rendering and reveal subtle details in deep-sky objects. Built with durable, sputtered hard coatings on a single glass substrate, it ensures maximum light transmission while effectively minimizing ghosting and reflections.
$150.00
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Cloudbreakoptics
Who it's for
- Astrophotographers seeking maximum signal-to-noise ratio in their deep-sky images
- Automated imaging enthusiasts looking to streamline their nightly capture workflows
- Perfectionists wanting crisp star profiles without distracting optical artifacts
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists who find the high entry price prohibitive
- Experimental imagers requiring a broader spectral response for scientific applications
- Impatient buyers needing immediate delivery for an upcoming imaging window
Performance breakdown
Detail Enhancement
Significantly boosts contrast to pull faint structures from deep space.
Build Durability
Sputtered hard coatings ensure long-term resilience against environmental wear.
Ghosting Suppression
Advanced anti-reflection coatings effectively eliminate unwanted internal light artifacts.
Thermal Stability
Maintains precise spectral performance despite shifting outdoor temperatures.
Light Transmission
High-quality glass substrate maximizes photon capture for clearer imaging.
System Compatibility
Optimized for f/4 or slower, limiting use on faster telescopes.
Key Specs
Filter Type
Luminance
Filter Diameter
50.7 mm
Thread Specification
M48x0.75
Cell Height
7 mm
Optical Coating Type
Sputtered hard coatings, Anti-reflection
Material
Single substrate glass
Compatibility
Focal ratios of f/4 or slower
Country of Origin
United States
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