Filter size and Sensor chip size
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Filter size and Sensor chip size
I have an ASI533Mc camera with a 1" sensor. I have attached a ZWO Filter Drawer to the camera. I typically use 2" filters with the filter drawer carriers, but I want to know if 1.25" filters would be a better choice. The filters I want to purchase are ridiculously expensive in 2" format, so I would like to opt for 1.25" on those expensive filters. My 1.25" filters have a clear aperture of 26mm and my sensor is 1" diagonal, so would I be better off with 1.25" less expensive filters vs. the expensive 2" versions?
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Re: Filter size and Sensor chip size
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Re: Filter size and Sensor chip size
Yes, welcome to the group.
As to the question, yes save some bucks. Even though the camera states a "1 inch chip", it is actually 16mm diagonal and 1.25 inch filters cover easily.
I uses 1.25 in filters with my ASI1600 and it is 22mm diagonal. Called a "4/3 inch chip", incidentally.
Clear skies,
Steve
As to the question, yes save some bucks. Even though the camera states a "1 inch chip", it is actually 16mm diagonal and 1.25 inch filters cover easily.
I uses 1.25 in filters with my ASI1600 and it is 22mm diagonal. Called a "4/3 inch chip", incidentally.
Clear skies,
Steve
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