Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
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Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
Hi,
For information, a tilt mount will be available soon from RAF camera. Here is a picture of the prototype :
http://astrosurf.com/viladrich/astro/in ... -mount.jpg
The final version will be anodized and have other type of knobs.
There is a M42x0.75 mm thread on both sides, the holder is for 1"1/4 filter. The back focus is 20 mm.
The tilt can be secure thanks to the knob attached on the filter holder.
I have ordered three of them for Ca K imaging ;-)
Clear skies,
Christian
For information, a tilt mount will be available soon from RAF camera. Here is a picture of the prototype :
http://astrosurf.com/viladrich/astro/in ... -mount.jpg
The final version will be anodized and have other type of knobs.
There is a M42x0.75 mm thread on both sides, the holder is for 1"1/4 filter. The back focus is 20 mm.
The tilt can be secure thanks to the knob attached on the filter holder.
I have ordered three of them for Ca K imaging ;-)
Clear skies,
Christian
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
Thats great news, thanks.
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Most excellent news!
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
In the mean time, I finished my home made version.christian viladrich wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:37 am For information, a tilt mount will be available soon from RAF camera. Here is a picture of the prototype :
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When can i order the new Tilt-adapter from RAF, or can i already do it ? Does anybody know that ? Best regards, Bengt
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Hi Bengt,blindqvist wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:21 am When can i order the new Tilt-adapter from RAF, or can i already do it ? Does anybody know that ? Best regards, Bengt
Just send a send to Raf :
https://rafcamera.com/contact/
I hope to have mine (I've ordered three units) in a few weeks (including delivery delay).
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
Great, thank you so much. Take care.
By the way, what would you say. This unit mounted on a Quark with a second BandPass Filter, like an 25mm 1nm Alluxa. A dumb idea? A DoubleStack BF mod.
By the way, what would you say. This unit mounted on a Quark with a second BandPass Filter, like an 25mm 1nm Alluxa. A dumb idea? A DoubleStack BF mod.
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I don't think a double stack BF will help. I've done some simulations to test the idea some times ago, but 1 nm is way too large. It makes no difference.
There is some benefits of double-stacking starting at about 2 A filter (and of course below). So, practically it means double stacking with a Lunt 40 (which seems quite difficult to get ...).
There is some benefits of double-stacking starting at about 2 A filter (and of course below). So, practically it means double stacking with a Lunt 40 (which seems quite difficult to get ...).
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
blindqvist wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:50 pm Now online, https://rafcamera.com/tilt-holder-1-25inch-t2
Br, Bengt
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H-a: 1-2 Lunt40 rear mounted
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Ca-K: homebrew (includes 2x 1.5A filters, thanks Apollo), corrective lenses (thanks again Apollo)
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Fingers crossed there will be more stock soon.
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Back in stock people!
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Mine arrived today. Took just under 10 days to get to me. Not tried it yet, but from a mechanical perspective i'm impressed.
2024-03-05_05-59-59 by Mark Townley, on Flickr
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Looks very impressive Mark, looking forward to your results.
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
Tilting hardcoated ultra narrowband filters is the future : )
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H-a: 1-2 Lunt40 rear mounted
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Ca-K: homebrew (includes 2x 1.5A filters, thanks Apollo), corrective lenses (thanks again Apollo)
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Indeed.
(but not more than about a degree or so ideally)
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
marktownley wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:49 pmIndeed.
(but not more than about a degree or so ideally)
Single cavity ones yes, 2 and more cavity ones quite more without significant losses.
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H-a: 1-2 Lunt40 rear mounted
WL: Antlia 500nm/ 3nm, 393 nm/ 3nm
Ca-K: homebrew (includes 2x 1.5A filters, thanks Apollo), corrective lenses (thanks again Apollo)
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-2x Gerd Düring 2.7x
-2x TMB 1.8x
H-a: 1-2 Lunt40 rear mounted
WL: Antlia 500nm/ 3nm, 393 nm/ 3nm
Ca-K: homebrew (includes 2x 1.5A filters, thanks Apollo), corrective lenses (thanks again Apollo)
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I got to test mine under the sun today:
2024-03-09_03-25-15 by Mark Townley, on Flickr
Couple of points, there is a significant light leak in the slot the brass thumbsrew sits in, I sealed with black electrical tape, I guess a felt washer would work also.
Even with tightening the allen bolts on the hinge the movement is quite coarse and difficult to be precise with.
My conclusion is that it is excellent to tilt filters with, however to have an accurate way of fine tuning the tilt of filters a skybender is a far better option. That being said this has a purpose and i'm pleased with my purchase.
2024-03-09_03-25-15 by Mark Townley, on Flickr
Couple of points, there is a significant light leak in the slot the brass thumbsrew sits in, I sealed with black electrical tape, I guess a felt washer would work also.
Even with tightening the allen bolts on the hinge the movement is quite coarse and difficult to be precise with.
My conclusion is that it is excellent to tilt filters with, however to have an accurate way of fine tuning the tilt of filters a skybender is a far better option. That being said this has a purpose and i'm pleased with my purchase.
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
What is this filter tilt holder/mount used for?
How is it different than other ones available such as from ZWO and Daystar?
How is it different than other ones available such as from ZWO and Daystar?
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It is used for tilting ultra narrowband CaK filters to get them on band or throw reflections.TareqPhoto wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:12 pm What is this filter tilt holder/mount used for?
How is it different than other ones available such as from ZWO and Daystar?
The tilters from ZWo and Daystar are used to tilt the camera not the filter. Completely different thing.
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Re: Filter Tilt mount available soon from RAF camera
Ah ok, thanksmarktownley wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:20 amIt is used for tilting ultra narrowband CaK filters to get them on band or throw reflections.TareqPhoto wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:12 pm What is this filter tilt holder/mount used for?
How is it different than other ones available such as from ZWO and Daystar?
The tilters from ZWo and Daystar are used to tilt the camera not the filter. Completely different thing.