IDAS NBZ Nebula Booster Dual-Narrowband Filter Review
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
- In this video I compare the new and improved IDAS NBZ to the previous IDAS NBX. The IDAS NBZ is only briefly reviewed in this video, because my review of the IDAS NBX still covers all the data about these filters. The difference between the two filters is the NBZ is corrected for internal reflection, reducing halos and artifacts around bright stars, otherwise the filters are the same.
Both of these filters are extremely well suited for high-speed, narrow-band, one shot color applications. I can produce a quality image with the IDAS NBZ and Celestron RASA 8 easily in an hour. I always strive to get as much data as I can get, but with the high transmission of the IDAS NBZ for both the hydrogen-alpha and oxygen-III emission lines, imaging at high speed is remarkably easy. The IDAS NBZ is my absolute favorite dual-narrowband filter on the market!
To see my IDAS NBX/NBZ review: • IDAS NBX Nebula Booste...
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Great review and recommendations Cody. Always so informative, keep up the good work!
Switching to this filter to fix my HS halos actually. Thanks for reviewing this filter.
You’re welcome, enjoy- it’s my go to for one-shot color!
I'm glad I bought this filter as I hope to be using it on the RASA11 sometime soon great review.
Awesome!! It will work great,
Very informative review. Thx.
Many thanks, Cody - a must buy for me!
Absolutely!!
Thank you Cody; was looking for an affordable filter for my C8/hyperstar.
Interesting information Cody I have the Enhance but read the comment you made regarding faster systems. Cheers 👍
You’re welcome! Check out my L-eXtreme tested at high speed video to see a transmission graph for the L-eXtreme and L-eNhance if you’re interested in seeing more.
@@AstroBlender Thanks Cody will do.
Finally found one in stock. Looking forward to using it with my 8" Edge HD and my Version 4 Hyperstar. ;o)
Awesome, I hope it works out great for you!
Hey Cody, good comparison and glad I got the NBZ earlier this year.
Do you think the IDAS NB3 (oiii + sii) would compliment the NBZ? Also any plans to test NB2 and NB3. I want to test that combination as I’m a OSC man and can’t folk out on mono and more filters.
I haven’t had any plans to pick one up as S-II is fairly weak in many targets. Personally I’d only shoot S-II if I’m going mono and want SHO images.
Nice review Cody, I actually purchased the NBZ last month based on your review of the NBX. I specifically got this one over the L-enhance or extreme because it can be used for f/2 and slower f ratios as you mentioned. I contacted LDAS and the rep said as much. Have not had time to test it as I am still waiting on the EdgeHD8 I ordered in January. I plan to get the hyperstar as well. If I understand, this filter can also be used with to capture Ha or OIII if you use a mono chrome camera as well? - Cheers Kurt
Hey Kurt,
Glad to hear that! Yes, you could use this as an OIII/H-alpha luminance data filter.
@@AstroBlender Thanks Cody. I still may end up getting the Baader f/2 for Ha but I will see how the NBZ does first. Cheers
Hi, I am a novice astrophotographer from San Diego, I recently purchased an ASI 294mc Pro with an IDAS NBZ filter. I am planning to shoot wide images with the Canon 50 mm lens using my iOptron Skyguider. Could you please help with this? While setting up the imaging plan in the Astro Photography Tool, how should I set up the gear option? Should I run separate sets of exposures selecting Ha and OIII from the dropdown? What would you recommend? Thanks.
Great review as always Cody! I have the celestron light pollution filter and works good on my 8" rasa, does this one perform better than the Celestron?. Thanks.
I wouldn’t say it performs better, they serve different purposes. This is a narrowband filter while the Celestron RASA LPR is a broadband filter.
Got it, thanks!
Got it, thanks!
Cool filter Cody! I have a regular IDAS LPS-D2 it does a fantastic job. Did you do any comparison with L-enhance?
My experience comparing NBZ vs L-enhance is that there’s more Ha data derived from the NBZ. Might just be me though 😂
The NBZ is amazing at high-speed and does well in slower focal systems as well. That to me makes it more valuable than the L-eNhance. The L-eNhance is still an excellent filter though. I like the narrower bands of the NBZ, personally.
@@AstroBlender Thanks, Cody!
@@Rob_1472Thanks, Rob!
Hey Cody I was wondering if this filter would also be just as useful at f/7 or f/10? I ask because I have a hyperstar and I would love a multi-purpose filter for when I photograph at the native focal length of my edgehd 8. Thanks!
It should, yes! Mine works great at f/7
Hi Cody, are you leaving the Celestron LPF in place when using this filter? Cheers mate.
No, that comes out.
How many NM is the IDAS NBZ for Ha and OIII, think I missed it?
It’s 10nm for both.
Cody, what OSC are you using?
ZWO 183MC Pro
Would this be better for the Redcat than the L=extreme? Haloing is really putting me off it.
Absolutely. The NBZ is the real deal. f/2 and f/5 it works great.
Does it work at 6.3 as well (C9.25)
Yes, the new version, the IDAS NBZ-II works from f/1.8 to infinity.
I get the necessity of increasing the band width to suit more focal ratios, that's a witty enough thing to make, but doesn't that result in the band pass itself being wider than desired.
Example and correct me if i'm wrong.
let's take the L-expreme, just because you used one, I used one and we both know what it can produce on say OTA's slower than F5.
the optolong say it has a band pass of 7nm at FWHM, doesn't the NBZ go way, way past 15nm for its widening of the band pass to allow the use with a larger amount of OTAs?
I mean, sure, you get to image the preshifted Ha signal, but you also get all the bandpass around it.
I don't know if my argument has being presented as clear as i want.
And it's not an argument, it's more of a queary on my part
The bands are 10nm, but they’re off-center with steep cut-offs, so they don’t transmit those other waves at really any high level. The L-eXtreme works well also, just not at high-speed.
@@AstroBlender to be honest I didn't even like it at F4.8 or F6, halos galore on my two samples
Yeah, the halo issue is the real bummer on that filter. I no longer own an L-eXtreme, I just use the NBZ or L-eNhance depending on the telescope/camera for OSC.
Who sells this filter
I’d get it direct from the Astro Hutech store.