Re: [APML] Multigrade filters: Any good for astro-pics?

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/24/02 9:30:53 PM, cosmos@big.net.au writes:

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Was wondering if the Agfa, Kodak or Ilford Multigrade filters as used for 
darkroom photo printing images, be any good for astro imaging ? Any one used 
them before? and what was the results? 


I have a  box of 10, the these Kodak Multgrade filters which I could cut down 
to fit various lenses.  Each filter one is about 4"  square.


thanks guys..


Jim >>

Jim:
The filters you mention were (are) used to change the contrast grade of 
multigrade black & white printing papers. They are usually a range of 
different density magenta filters that are placed in the light path while 
printing with an enlarger.

I can't imagine what use they would have in astro-photography.

Kent Kirkley

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