GUF #2

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GUF #2

#1 Post by p3aul » Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:04 am

I'd like to use the GUF but my filter holder only accepts a round filter whereas all I see are rectangular strips. I can use Photoshop CC to create a round gradient but I don't know whether that would work or not. Any suggestions?

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Re: GUF #2

#2 Post by 75RR » Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:30 am

A round one that drops into your filter holder will not work.
The GUF filter needs to be moved around. Place it on top of the filter holder.
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Re: GUF #2

#3 Post by JimT » Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:55 pm

You can also try laying the filter on top of the lamp if it does not get too hot.

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Re: GUF #2

#4 Post by p3aul » Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:31 pm

Thanks, I;ll try those suggestions. Since I've tried making and using various oblique filters I'm constantly replacing filters and I have to unmount the condenser each time, I'm thinking of using a nikon condenser that uses a slider so I can quickly change filters. My condenser takes a 37 mm condenser and these seem pretty standard.
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Telescope: Orion xt6 classic Dob, Zhumell z10 classic Dob

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