Baader Planetarium L-RGB Filters
Best premium filter set for dedicated CMOS imaging enthusiasts.
These filters are the gold standard for streamlining your astrophotography workflow. By balancing exposure times across all color channels, they eliminate the tedious guesswork of multi-filter imaging. You trade a bit of upfront investment for a significantly cleaner, sharper final image that handles modern sensors with ease.
$638.00
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Who it's for
- Astrophotographers using modern CMOS sensors seeking clean, high-contrast images
- Long-term investors wanting durable equipment that resists environmental degradation
- Efficient imagers looking to streamline their automated filter wheel workflows
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists who may find the entry price prohibitive
- Novice astronomers who prefer a simpler, more automated imaging experience
- Legacy equipment users who won't see the full value of CMOS-specific features
Performance breakdown
Exposure Efficiency
Balanced RGB design eliminates the need for tedious exposure time adjustments.
Stray Light Control
Reflex-Blocker coatings effectively eliminate halos and unwanted internal reflections.
Durability
Life-Coat hard surfaces resist environmental degradation and long-term wear.
Sensor Compatibility
Optimized for modern CMOS sensors while maintaining legacy CCD performance.
Contrast Performance
Sharpens star images by effectively blocking infrared and stray light.
Optical Precision
Plane-optically polished surfaces ensure consistent, high-fidelity image transmission.
Key Specs
Filter thickness
2mm
Mount
2-inch round mounted in LPFC 6mm cell
Transmission
98% over visible spectrum
Thread
2-inch (M48)
UV/IR Cut Range
420 - 685 nm
RGB-R Range
595 - 690 nm
RGB-G Range
490 - 580 nm
RGB-B Range
400 - 510 nm
Warranty
2 years optical, lifetime on coatings
Country of Origin
Germany
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