The Optolong L-eXtreme Filter is INSANE!

Optolong L-eXtreme Filter: bit.ly/45YuQzs
Detailed Review: bit.ly/l-extreme-review
The Optolong L-eXtreme filter is now being used in backyards across the globe, which is great news for those that take astrophotography images in heavy light pollution.
This astrophotography filter features even narrower bandpasses than last year's L-eNhance, making it perfect for nebula photography from the city.
The Optolong L-eXtreme filter isolates the H-alpha (Ha), and Oxygen III (OIII) at 7nm exclusively. Unlike the previous L-eNhance, the eXtreme does not include a bandpass for H-Beta (Hb).
Thank you for watching, and clear skies!
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[@DylanODonnell]

Find a girl who looks at you the same way Trevor looks at an Optolong L-eXtreme Filter.

[@derekderek2570]

😂😂😂 I'm dying

[@Mistr_A]

I can't stop giggling :)

[@Miguel_Noppe]

Found her, but to be fair it was my dog and i had a steak in my hand 😏

[@PafMedic]

AstroDude .Im Dying😂😂😂

[@astroazores]

Ahahahahah.... Says the dude with "not a dildo" in one of his videos!....😏

[@CuivTheLazyGeek]

I'm getting it for Tokyo astrophotography - awesome Helix!

[@PeterK6502]

Yesterday, I made a purchase of that filter, and today I came across this video.

[@dann.3943]

From my 5 year old son: I wish we could go back to NEAF and talk about space. And I want you to teach me to be like you. You're one of the greatest people in the whole world!

[@sacra2kx]

A couple of years later, here I am: "Trevor, you were right about that L-eXtreme Filter"

[@user-ny2jb9vg8w]

Good,very good.

[@michielvaganee3055]

Again an amazing video, you explain everything so clear !! Good work !!

[@Sidecontrol1234]

Just ordered my L-extreme filter, when i saw that butterfly image I couldn't order it quick enough! lol

[@catchingphotons]

Thanks Trevor for sharing this info with us! As always a highly professional and informative video! Clear skies man!

[@hsocommunity7209]

Super cool!! Thanks for telling.

[@skye7690]

Great video. You said your best videos were with at F7, wow, was thinking it would be a lower f/ratio.

[@H.Despres]

Thanks Trevor... just ordered!! Exited.

[@RugbyLock2668]

Magical stuff Trevor!

[@NikonJax]

May finally have to pull the trigger on this :) Thanks Trevor!

[@brod5352]

Just ordered mine. Looks like a 7-14 day back order. I hate waiting. But my ZWO Dual Band has been working pretty well for me. I just need a good storm to come through and put out the stupid fires messing with night sky. I'm out west and the smoke has been horrible. But were supposed to get some SNOW....yes I said it, SNOW....maybe Monday into Tuesday this coming week. I'm hoping this allows the crews to get ahead of the fire. Keeping my fingers crossed. ;o)

[@PafMedic]

Wow..Thats Beautiful Trevor,Your Photos Are Just Amazing❤️🔭❤️

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

Love it! Keep up the good work

[@emileparadis3581]

Wow! I was just looking to the L-eNhance and thinking this could be my next purchase, but this looks way more promising! Great video Trevor, I just love your passion!

[@spaceprogramal37]

This is great no words....

[@shivercanada]

I just got the 2" version with my first cool cam, the ASI533MC Pro but need an extension tube to try it out! Can't wait!

[@lancewilliams8732]

Many people are saying that this filter is cactus at F/2 - I'd think twice if you intend to buy this for a RASA or Hyperstar

[@50sKid]

Yep I've had it in the mail as well

[@acidrtv]

Great review. You’ve sold me

[@avananana]

I've been doing astrophotography for about half a year or so now. And I recently got a Star Adventurer mount and a pretty big lens as my first real astrophotography setup. I had taken a few photos of Andromeda before but they never turned out well but boy, couldn't have imagined the results of actually having a good mount and a good lens. Expensive hobby with incredible results, mainly thanks to your videos keeping me interested and being educational at the same time.

[@jessicaanne1987]

I've got this bad boy in the mail! Can't wait to give it a go!

[@deviningram6814]

I dont take astrophotography photos, yet I watch your videos each time. So cool to see such a passionate individual in their craft

[@AstroFarsography]

Nice review there. Some stonking images though that Helix, boy no wonder you jumped out your seat 🤯

[@fiorenzomanganiello2853]

Hi, can you make a video with an example of workflow for this filter?

[@marcelrahellucerneastrophoto]

Tomorrow i will get this amazing filter, really look forward to use it 💫☀️✨🤩

[@India.stories]

Yes Trevor, thanks for the recommendation Am a noob but this filter got me looking at my first nebula shots instead of a washed out grey sky. Awesome Awesome Awesome

[@AstroBlender]

I actually ordered one today. Your IG images convinced me to move on from the L-eNhance. 7nm dual-band filter is quite the optical engineering feat.

[@realmcerono]

Have the L-eNhance on my 294mc pro and just decided to get the ASI6200mm pro monster and start monochrome... and now this filter comes and I want it badly but don't need it anymore :-)

[@birreboi]

Very cool photo and looks like an amazing filter to use with the right camera.

[@chishioengi]

Trevor, you were RIGHT about that L-eXtreme filter. Seriously.

[@combatwombat71]

I've had one a few weeks - upgraded from my L-eNhance which I sold on. So far so good! I actually managed to process up Hubble-pallet style on NGC7000 with my 294MCPro.

[@timeless_realm]

Beautiful!

[@astroadventures3559]

I got a T3i the other day with a sigma 100-300mm on bbn it for 100 bucks the other day. Thanks to you for always recommending it. I figured I can astro modifi it with the naked sensor mod myself and not have to make my T7i unusable for filmmaking for KZbin..I wanna do what you do for a living too. So so bad.

[@VisibledarkAstro]

Great overview Trevor and nice work with the Helix. I've been using the L-eXtreme for a month or so now and have had some amazing results. When I first took some test exposures of the Dumbbell and Veil I was blown away. The QHY268C and L-eXtreme are a winning combo. I'm in awe of the leaps and bounds this hobby is taking with technology for capturing the wonders of the night sky.

[@davidjames4915]

QHY and Optolong must be right pleased with themselves for having both sent Trevor their products at the same time as the performance of each helps sell the other.

[@VisibledarkAstro]

@@davidjames4915 The two do work great together that is true. QHY sent me a QHY268C to try out and it's really been fantastic. Combined with the L-eXtreme they are a formidable combination in the astro market.

[@shubhkarmansingh7319]

Your videos motivate me to keep trying till I get my first clear image. I m just a beginner who has invested in this hobby after watching your videos. Just waiting for my Star Adventurer. Thank you Trevor.

[@Nottsboy24]

Pretty cool 🔭

[@eyesoftexasskywatch]

Figures they come out with a better filter just after I bought the L-Enhanced! Oh well. Thanks for the info and the good review. Great images!

[@wesleydonnelly2141]

My goodness i wouldn't even say this filter is expensive when you consider the narrowness of band pass and convenience! It's going for coppers compared to some filters i've seen! Amazing piece of kit and definitely something i'll be buying...Thanks Trevor! I share your excitement sir!

[@RobinGrays]

I much admit the thumbnail sold me!

[@hkanderful]

OK, take my money! I live in a Bortle 6 area and it seems I have to order one of these. Think the filter will work just great with my WO Megrez 90 and 60Da.... Thank you so much for your great channel. All the best from Norway and clear skies

[@shackle7866]

Maybe don't rely on the filter. Just take a hour drive out of town if you can. Try get above the cities and then use the filter aswell

[@michaeldavis2818]

Another great video Trevor! I've been using my L-eXtreme for about a month and am blown away by how much it improved this beginner's astro shots! I pre-ordered and it took about 3 months to get but it was well worth the wait. I'm still trying to figure out which DSO's this filter works best with and don't want to waste any of the precious clear sky nights we get here in Minnesota. Thanks again for your insight and passion!

[@johnvgladden6594]

Tell me more about that filter holder!

[@weasele1]

looks a bit pricey for me how well would it help in severe pollution woth a 50 or 100mm refractr and a color asi294mc ?

[@astrophysicholic]

Is there anyone which lives in an area with Bortle 1 ???

[@Bluembuna79]

Those are some awesome pictures. I'm a noob just got a used telescope as a gift couple weeks ago and I'm hooked. Tonight was the first time I ever saw Jupiter through a telescope! I can't believe I was able to find it and keep it in view, considering the first night I had a hard time getting the moon in view lol. Subscribed you have a really cool channel.

[@space9342]

AstroBackyard finishes in style with his optolong L -eXtreme Filter and pictures

[@davidalbert9387]

I'd be very curious of a comparison of the L-Extreme and the Svbony SV-220. Whatchya say Trevor?

[@maqce7876]

Ok but what's the difference with the STC duo narrowband ?

[@romankulesza7256]

I like STC duo because you get also nice stars colour . Regards

[@januszciechowskiphotograph7297]

I would love to see whole process how you taking photo with this filter using EOS R including editing I have EOS R5 and I really love astrophotography but I I’m from Macau huge light pollution that is why I never bought telescope but this gives me hope please could you show whole process using this filter

[@denodan]

I use one with EAA astronomy

[@RaysAstrophotography]

Optolong L-enhance filter is one of the best. That I figured it out. I heard this Xtremre is better one . Now I see the results. Good video and great Images!

[@alanhat26]

I'm not at this level yet but great video and info and of course awesome pictures

[@PlanetaryDefenseFoundation]

Help, I have the Askar FMA230 I'm having a hard time finding the correct H Alpha Narrow Band Filter. My camera I'm using is the ZWO Asi183MC.

[@dgasparotto]

Hey Trevor I just love these reviews! I am using the Optolong L-enhance 2” filter. The ability to filter out all light pollution in my backyard with Bortle 8 sky is mind blowing. BTW your podcasts with my buddy Steve are entertaining. How do get along with his humour? For that matter Dylan’s humour is a bit off the wall...crazy Auzzi’s. Thanks again!

[@michal_king478]

I just got the clip cls filter and Im so happy I got it. It enables me to take images from my house under a bortle 8 sky instead of having to drive like 30 or 50 kilometers away. Ill probably get the l extreme, l enhance or the l pro later on

[@piotrjakuc6357]

That filter looks amazing! And all those awesome pics were with a colour camera too? You're making me jealous Trevor!

[@micnek]

Hi Trevor and thanks for an excellent channel! I wonder what kind of adapter you were using on QHY268 (rotational adapter on top of the filter-holder)? I recently purchased QHY268 and looking for a similar adapter. Thx a lot!

[@lousupino9236]

@astrobackyard -Great results...I'm going to have to add one of these to my filter quiver....now if only the smoked filled skies of Colorado would disappear.....

[@derekderek2570]

You have no idea...

[@JRock4572001]

Go with the IDAS NBZ filter. Better quality and actually designed for fast optically systems. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and I love for my f/4 astrograph.

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Good review. Going for the L-extreme as first filter rather than trying the others. I have a cooled 183MC and have been trying to decide which filter for my Bortle 6 area near Charlotte, NC

[@Sabre912]

Dylan O'Donnell and Trevor... would you guys reccommend this over a duo band filter on a color camera?

[@AstroQuest1]

Great Helix Trevor in that light glowing low southern sky. This filter is awesome for the right camera. I was wondering when something with narrower band passes was coming out or why it took so long. Also I think what you said about the older DSLR's and such was very important. I love my T3i but have had trouble looking for and framing objects using the 12nm clip-in - I can only imagine trying to find an object with a 7 nm band pass. Cheers

[@remihanscotte2485]

Hey Trevor, Do you thing I can shoot with this filter in front of Baader RCCI corrector + Baader off axis guider ? There will be enogh stars on guide cam sensor ? (Zwo asi 120mc)

[@hunter133official]

I'm wondering : Why does it look so overpoweringly green?

[@dekemp1986]

I think Optolong has to start cranking up the production after this ;) I just started using the L-enhance as my first 'narrow' band filter and that allready blew my mind on my oldish DSLR. probably not going to upgrade very soon as you mentioned a oldish DSLR could be a problem, thanks for the tip.

[@designsinorbit]

Butterfly Nebula? Is that ngc6302?

[@StarlancerAstro]

and of course I just bought an enhance a couple weeks ago but really it does what I want.

[@Steve_The_Ignorant_Astronomer]

Trevor , I have the L pro 2in filter but cant figure out something. I want to use a 2in. nose piece instead of the 1 1/4 that came with the camera but not sure what I need to get. Using a zwo 294 ... Please point me in the right direction .... Steve

[@petelayton3107]

Hi could this be used with my Nikon coolpix p1000 camera,77mm size.pete

[@astromiasto8651]

Hi Trevor, can I connect this 2” filter to flat61 on my zenithstar 61? If you’re to busy to answer, many thanks for what you doing! You inspiring so many people!...

[@antandshell]

Trevor l extreme filter vs WO Dual band filter? U tried both...

[@ninjageezer6802]

what about a canon 60D astro modified trevor ?

[@juanpabloarmas8359]

Any idea how can I attach this filter to a NIKO D750 DSLR? Thanks!

[@tomaltman9506]

I need this for Sony Alpha clip in, but can only find the Pro. Any advice?

[@astrofenixsv]

Hello Trevor, a question can the filter be used in the zwo asi 533 mc pro (Color), my sky is class 4 bortle, quality 20.72 there are some led street lights I would like to know what filter could serve me. Greetings

[@scottbcole]

Okay... as an owner of the Radian Telescopes 2" Triad Ultra Quad-Band Narrowband Filter, I was wondering if you might do a comparison of the two and talk about their differences. My understanding is that if you have the quadbband filter your all set for one shot color... True?

[@JeffreySerpas]

+1 on this as well

[@AstroPhotos]

That's just superb! You could just save the stacked image from DSS and upload straight to your insta, I bet most people (if any) wouldn't know that it hasn't been processed! Wow!

[@Clockworkg1rl]

Trevor, what thing do you use to connect dslr and telescope? I mean, you didn't use cheap t2 adapter, it looks massive.

[@Xolox-v7u]

Anyone have any idea how this would fair with my Nikon D7500 dslr? Thanks!

[@sreeshab4093]

Do we have L-extreme / L-enhance Clip-In filter for Sony A7C Fullframe DSLR?

[@divye.ruhela]

Using an EOS 1200d/ Rebel T5. Regarding the focusing issue while using the live view function, can't it be resolved by focusing via taking long exposures using APT/ NINA & the Bahtinov mask tool?

[@ajlbeer]

Nice one man! Thanks for racing to the youtubez on our behalf :)

[@tonysauser7562]

How well would this work on unmodified Nikon z6 mirrorless? Thinking about getting a RedCat 51. I have a 12” lx600. Thanks

[@mikebeswick3420]

Hi..im new to this hobby....i have a nikon d5200 and connect through an adapter to a skywatcher 200....i am assuming this lens is only for normal lens attachments to the camera...

[@Rainy78]

This filter on the ASI533MC PRO a good match? Would be using it on my quattro 130pds 😁 Thanks!

[@davidmontierth8258]

I just called Starizona and cancelled my backordered l-enahnce. Now looking for an l-extreme. Thanks Trevor!

[@gabrielenzelberger6295]

What a time to be Alive, can't believe he said that in 2020

[@richardbreitenbucher9302]

It is a great time to be alive though. Only better time IMO would probably be 3 billion years from now when Andromeda will be fully visible in the nights sky. What a spectacular view that would be.

[@AncalimeNL]

How did you get this linear data looking so good with this filter? I have the filter too, but the linear data is black with a few stars....

[@wethoughtyouwasatoad4684]

I like the enthusiasm! This video made me both excited and pissed (I just purchased the L-eNhance filter a month ago). Gah! I know as soon as I trade up to the L-eXtreme they'll come out with the "Ultra Extreme" or something.

[@AnupumPant]

How do you get green color in the helix?

[@ivanmikov4143]

I am thinking to add this to my seestar s50, is it a good idea?

[@avecforte8851]

Do you need 2” filters with a dale and c9.25 or is 1.25 enough?

[@DaPanda19]

I wish I could do Deep Space Astrophotography :( but I'm hoping to get something cool from my Canon RF 35mm 1.8 in Joshua Tree next month! I love your channel! :)

[@RussianSevereWeatherVideos]

How would this be better then L-Enhance, if the space doesn't have any green color in it. You loose the blue and end up with pretty much Ha? Also, dualband narrowband colors are hard to get looking right. At least in my PixInsight install.

[@PsytastikTunes]

Newb question, but I gather this filter only works for telescope set ups? I can't , or is there another version, where I could use it with a mirrorless eos R body + camera lenses?

[@ChucksAstrophotography]

I'm so tempted to dump my mono cameras and do only color with these L-eXtreme of Triad filters.

[@Pescadoraficionado]

Only if you can take as beautiful photos that you share in your channel with out this filter😀