IR/UV cut filter query

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Piers Palmer avatar
I think I'm correct in saying that shots taken through my SD81S doublet, with my ASI2600MC camera, would benefit from the addition of an IR/UV cut filter. I have a couple of queries, however:-

1. Is there any benefit to using one with my R200SS Newtonian (used with a coma corrector)?
2. If I was shooting with my IDAS NBZ filter, would any IR/UV filter be rendered redundant (but could stay in place) or would it still give benefit?

I ask because where they'd be located, on the internal side of the flattener or coma corrector, I'd prefer to get one for each scope and just leave them attached permanently.
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Ryan Abbott avatar
As far as i'm aware, the 2600MC has an IR cut filter within the protective window of the camera, so there's no need to use a separate one at all.
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Piers Palmer avatar
Doh. Sorry. I’d totally misread the specs. That sorts that one then!!

thanks for the response.
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