{"product_id":"lsynergy","title":"Optolong L-Synergy dual-narrow band filter FWHM7nm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptolong L-Synergy‌ is a dual 7nm narrowband filter compatible with DSLR cameras, color CMOS sensors, and CCD cameras, supporting telescope systems with F-ratio of F3.3 or above (slower system）. Its key advantage lies in enabling astrophotography amateurs to capture exceptionally detailed emission nebulae even in light-polluted environments. it has been optimized to minimize bright star halos while isolating all emission lines except SII and OIII, achieving maximum effective transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do we make a L-Synergy filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core innovation of L-Synergy filters lies not in a single functional breakthrough, but rather in the precise combination of traditional dual-narrowband (Ha \u0026amp; OIII) technology—specifically tailored for color camera users. By adopting a dual-filter setup of ‌\"Ha \u0026amp; OIII + SII \u0026amp; OIII\"‌, it overcomes the inherent limitations of color cameras in narrowband astrophotography. With L-Synergy, users can achieve ‌Hubble Palette-style deep-sky images‌ comparable to those captured by monochrome SHO (SII\/Ha\/OIII) systems—‌without switching to a monochrome camera or purchasing additional SHO filters‌.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis solution delivers ‌high-quality results with minimal investment‌, making professional-level narrowband imaging accessible to all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptolong L-Synergy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO‌potlong L-Synergy‌ is a dual 7nm narrowband filter compatible with DSLR cameras, color CMOS sensors, and CCD cameras, supporting telescope systems with F-ratio of F3.3 or above (slower system）. Its key advantage lies in enabling astrophotography amateurs to capture exceptionally detailed emission nebulae even in light-polluted environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter years of technical refinement, it has been optimized to minimize bright star halos while isolating all emission lines except SII and OIII, achieving maximum effective transmission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptolong L-Synergy's advantage lies in its selective transmission of only the nebula emission lines OIII (500.7nm) and SII (672.4nm), while blocking all other light-polluting emission lines. This ensures that only the signals from oxygen and sulfur elements are captured during imaging, resulting in a darker sky background and significantly enhanced contrast and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) between nebulae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in heavily light-polluted areas, this filter selectively transmits nebula emission lines while filtering out light pollution, ultimately eliminating its impact on astrophotography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy analyzing the spectral characteristics of both celestial emission lines and light pollution, L-Synergy selectively preserves the SII and OIII nebula colors while filtering out the majority of light pollution. Specifically designed and optically optimized, L-Synergy maintains consistently high transmission across both SII and OIII bands. This ensures users can precisely capture the target nebula emissions, delivering optimal astrophotography results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/2b383de22cb607feeca255a89118e02d_c59c14ec-2573-47b1-ad25-aff9ee7c5803.png?v=1766572845\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*We will continue to optimize the product based on test results. This curve does not represent final product specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to read the chart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▲The horizontal axis is the Wavelength in Nanometers(nm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▲The vertical axis is transmission in %.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/0ff2d7f395c427aa390ff53daf333cec_d028d364-9008-450c-8d4c-49a24a348703.jpg?v=1766572846\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoating Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·Multi-layers anti-reflection coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·Non-cementing optical substrate coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·Optolong filter adopts precision coating based on Ion-assisted deposition coating technology for durability and resistance to scratching, as well as stability on CWL(central wavelength) no deviation affected by temperature change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e·Planetary rotation system offers precision and homogeneity of coatings ensuring high value on transmission of pass-band and Optical density of off-band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Synergy Filter Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI. 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I didn't have to do anything else in processing except stretch the image, balance contrast, highlights, and tones to customise it a bit, but in the end, it was already like this in the raw file.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eThis filter greatly simplifies post-production.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'll also show you the Starless Nebula to help you understand the signal and the O3 it produces.\u003cbr\u003eMore shots of this new filter will follow soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEQUIPMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImaging Telescope: Newton Tecnosky Carbon 200\u003cbr\u003eImaing CameraZwo Asi 2600 duo  \u003cbr\u003eMount: Zwo Am5\u003cbr\u003eOptolong \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Synergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e filters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTOS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemp 0 with dark, flat and darkflat\u003cbr\u003e200 x 300s  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePixinsight\u003cbr\u003ePhotoshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/3dc76bfb5842d4edd3a1bc3b42921500_6f36e30d-4f55-4c89-97c5-13015b330cb5.jpg?v=1766572848\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/e0ca57831dd087abad04f33706aad8e5_81e438a0-87a4-4e8c-82f2-315eedd0df6c.jpg?v=1766572850\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optolong Filters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014143996015,"sku":"L-Synergy","price":429.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/L-Syn__10465.jpg?v=1766572852","url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/products\/lsynergy","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}