![]() ![]() Imaging functions supported are Lab, CMYK, 16-bit channels, ICC profiles, and raw data profiles for digital cameras. ![]() PhotoLine is available as 32 or 64 bit application. Used to be that astro cams were so expensive that modding was very cost-effective, but they're a lot harder to beat now.Įdited by fewayne, 11 February 2023 - 12:12 PM.PhotoLine is an image processing utility, image browser, layout program, vector editor, batchconverter and Web editor with a multitude of powerful functions. ![]() With all respect to 17.5's fine work, the bang/buck ratio for cooled astro cams is a lot better these days, it's hardly worth getting a DLSR modded IMO. If you've got the spare change to do the whole mono/LRGB enchilada, then definitely no question. Even if you're only using Photoshop, it's super easy (barely an inconvenience (-: ) to incorporate a luminance layer. It's a big win because luminance + mono uses every pixel on the sensor and allows you to rapidly improve SNR.Īnd neither of those techniques is difficult. Many Ha regions (North America - Cygnus Wall in particular, Elephant's Trunk, Horsehead, Seagull) have such beautiful, delicate tonal shading that it seems almost a shame to muck 'em up with color.Īdding a luminance filter would allow you to greatly improve your color images simply by adding lots of high-frequency, high-quality L data to the RGB already present. One of my favorite images is still the Ha Horsehead I shot when that kit was all I could afford. If you don't want to take the hit of mono cam + filter wheel + NB filter set + LRGB filter set all at once, a mono cam and an H-alpha filter all by itself can yield some very lovely monochrome art. I think you'd probably buy frustration rather than satisfaction if you went longer on your current mount, but an upgraded camera will still be usable on whatever optics and mount you move to in future. WRT the OP's question, I think going mono will open up whole new vistas to you. That’s what I do to keep from making the modded cameras redundant.īest of luck with whatever you choose but I agree with the rest of the responses here in that your existing scope has so much yet to offer with an improved sensor attached. With just an Ha mod, you can still do daylight photography with a clip filter and a quick adjustment to your white balance in processing. I’ve been shooting modded Canons still for over a year now while i wait for enough $$$ and experience to jump in……the IMX571 chip is aging and will likely come down in price or new tech will emerge to offer improved performance. It’s a relatively small investment which will allow the savings purse for the mono setup to continue to grow for a while till you can purchase the entire setup required. My suggestion would be to have an Hydrogen Alpha mod done to your DSLR until you can go all in on the mono with filter wheel and filters. Adding a luminance layer from a mono to the RGB of the Nikon isn’t going to get you much as the Nikon isn’t going to give you the HA data….the mono can’t seperate it out without a filter……you’ll be left with matching pixel scales and a processing headache. Mono clearly offers the best performance……but it’s a big investment in both money and brain power……there’s a lot to take in with filters, focusing, calibration frames and processing. ![]()
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