From: "wesley_ae" <awesley@acquerra.com.au>

Date: October 11, 2006 4:15:41 AM MDT

To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: Filtering for LRGB

--- In Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com, Ray Byrne <ray@...> wrote:

Hi again from Ray,

Post 2

I have various options for filtering in LRGB with my proposed camera  

- DMK 21AFO4.

a. I can go the expensive route (more than the camera) and get a  

motorised filter wheel (probably the True Tech Custom Wheel - I know  

the manufacturer and can get a bit of discount).

b. I can get a manual filter wheel (probably the Astro Engineering  

"imager's filter wheel" - I know the manufacturer and can get a bit  

of discount and it's a 1/4 of the price retail than a.)

c. Use a little gadget I already own that interfaces between the  

scope and camera and allows separate filters to be dropped in a slot  

individually which are held in place with a velcro strip.

I hate imaging to get overly complicated as it is complicated enough  

is there any experience you guys can impart to influence me making  

the best choice.

Ray Byrne

I know the tru-tech wheel is expensive, but I've never regretted

buying it. The remote control via serial port is great, and the wheel

is a solid performer.

When you're outside in the dark (and cold?) then you really don't want

to have a problem.

regards, Anthony