Category Archives: Equipment

Touptek 54mm 2″ filter draw – initial review.

Posted on July 22, 2024 by paul

There is no information about this filter draw on Touptek’s website although I did find a reseller with basic outer dimensions and an installation video by Touptek! – none of it linked to by Touptek’s own website. That being said, … Continue reading →

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Touptek ATR533C – IMX533 Cooled DSO Colour Camera. An Un-Boxing and First Light

Posted on July 22, 2024 by paul

(Updated with first light results 06/08/24)) Touptek cameras are very good performers and they seem to get rebranded by almost everyone. They are also priced very competitively, particularly if you buy direct. Finding out what you get in the box … Continue reading →

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Comparison of ZWO 7nm Oiii (2018 version) versus Baader 6.5nm Narrow Band OIII Filter – CMOS Optimised (2021)

Posted on October 31, 2021 by paul

Earlier this year purchased a ZWO ASI1600mm Pro + 36mm 7-position filter-wheel complete with the LRGBNB filter set. The ZWO filters represent very good value and I have had a lot of fun with them. However, of the set the … Continue reading →

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