Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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Hi Alexandra and all,
Montana wrote: Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:55 am Dear Shadowchaser,

I would presume that it would be on sale for the general public, you would need to buy direct from Baader. We got this expression of interest going to show Baader that if they produced a run they would have enough people who would buy it. It was an incentive. So order through your normal channels. Usually you have to buy a filter with a ND5 in, then buy the film and replace the ND5 with the ND3.8. I think they sell the filters cells with ND5 fitted only.

Alexandra

Many thanks for all your efforts on this and the good news/promise from Baader that they will produce it again until the end of the year.

I suppose there are no updates since, you communications with Baader. Would it be good to ask them again on behalf of the many of us who are interested and see if they will able to have filters available soon?

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Hi,
If this is still happening, I'll take a roll, too.
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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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Thanks everyone. I did write to Baader a week or so ago for an update but haven't heard back yet. When I do I will let you know.

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i am also interested


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Hi All,

I wrote to Baader asking for an update for you all, I wrote on both the 12th October and again on the 7th November and have not had even one reply. I don't think this silence is very promising :( I had hoped that we would have some encouraging news by now.

Just a reply would be helpful :(

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Ehh, I sincerely hope they can deliver. Around the end of March I'll really need a 28 cm piece.


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I wrote to Baader in October and November, nothing, not even a sorry we can't do it. Zero...
Don't hold your breath, it is very disappointing :( or you could be positive and think no news is good news :(

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Thanks Alexandra and Christian for all the action for this filter.

I'll take a rolll for shure.
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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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Montana wrote: Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:21 pm According to the statement of Mr Baader above he quotes "We will definitely not forget this inquiry and hope by end of this year latest, to being able to serve you and the group" so I don't think we are are at the end of this year yet :)

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Hi Alexandra,

I hope you are well.

You had started this great effort quite some time ago. Did you ever had more news from Mr Baader?
It's been a long time since they promised to "serve our group", but unless I missed something, they did not proceed to production.
Would it be possible to contact them once more on behalf of all of us and ask if they have something scheduled during the year?

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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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Hi Alexandros,
Despite numerous emails to Baader they never reply to me. I got annoyed and have moved my custom to other brands. It still does not help the fact that I and others need this ND3.8 in bigger sheets than pitiful A4.

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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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-.- .. weird, they state that they are scared of legal consequences from misuse. On the other hand they still sell the 200mm sheets.. : D
Sad, my C11 could also use some of this film.


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It's very disappointing that the film alone is still not available.

However, I've noticed these (both available on order):

1) Baader Solar Filter for telescopes from D= 12" - custom-made 326.89 EUR ("Will be ordered for you")

Description:
You can decide if you want the solar filter with photographic or visual foil when ordering. The photographic foil has 16x more transmission and is intended for stargazers who want to photograph the sun primarily.
2) Filtr słoneczny Baader BDSF 280mm OD=3.8 999 zł (~217 EUR)


I hope it's not the new normal: ND 3.8 >20 cm only available bundled with very expensive cells.


update: Baader also show the BDSF filter cell on their website: link
(200 – 280mm not yet available)


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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

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Thanks for the info Filip :)

But having to buy a new cell each time would be highly irritating!

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I remember that around 2012 OPT had a big roll of ND 3.8 (a few meters x 30 cm or so) for something like $100. I almost bought it, but... "It would be nice to have a lifetime supply, but I'll be always able to buy smaller pieces as I need them, right?" :(


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Re: Baader ND3.8 1m roll expression of interest - Update

Post by Montana »

A vague glimmer of hope :hamster: see here viewtopic.php?f=11&p=396115#p396115

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Post by Martin_S »

If we can get some at least 30cm wide , I'll be in for some.


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