Optolong L-Pro Filter - Nikon Z Clip-In
A Pro Imaging Filter For Your Nikon Z!
Enhance your Nikon Z mirrorless camera's view of deep sky objects with this premium clip-in filter from Optolong! With a design that places the filter element inside your camera, you can boost astrophoto image contrast and battle light-pollution with any system your camera is attached to. So whether you want to capture ultra-wide images with a camera lens or close up views through a telescope, the Optolong L-Pro Nikon Z Clip-In Filter has you covered!
The Optolong L-Pro filter is designed to block common sources of light pollution such as sodium and mercury vapor lamps and skyglow, as well as ultra-violet and infrared light; blocking UV/IR light outside of the 300-750 mm range. This multi-bandpass filtering approach precisely blocks unwanted light from reaching your Nikon Z sensor while allowing most of the remaining visible spectrum to pass. With this filtering profile you will see more 'pop' in your images without requiring some of the extra post processing dedication and more careful target selection that some more aggressive contrast filters or narrowband options introduce. Simply install the Optolong L-Pro in your Nikon Z camera and watch as broadband and narrowband targets alike come to life with more contrast and detail. With the city lights and skyglow stripped away, achieving stellar results with your lens or scope is easier than ever before! Packing this extra performance into your camera has been simplified with this premium coated filter's clip-in design; which sits inside the camera body itself, ensuring any telescope you can connect your Nikon Z camera to or native photography lens can realize the benefit of the L-Pro's professional filtering performance.
Confirmed Compatibility
Optolong has confirmed that the following Nikon Z camera models are compatible with this clip-in filter. Additionally all F Series main lenses are confirmed to be compatible, with auxiliary lenses compatible when used with an appropriate adapter (not included).
| Compatible Nikon Z Camera Models | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Z5 | Z6 | Z6II | Z7 |
| Z7II | Z8 | Z9 | ZF |
Please Note: There may be slight vignetting when using this clip-in filter. To minimize this, Optolong recommends using a focal length of 50 mm or longer.
Light Pollution Filter Profile: A Closer Look
How does the Optolong L-Pro block light pollution while allowing stellar views of deep sky objects through? How do you know whether its filtering is the right one for you, and how it compares to other filters? Well it all is explained in the chart! By looking at the L-Pro's filter chart you'll be able to identify what it is blocking, how aggressively it is filtering, and how much of the desired light is transmitted through to your camera sensor. While filter charts can be a bit mysterious at first — especially with filters with complex profiles like this offering from Optolong — with just a bit of guidance you'll soon have an eye for these informative images. If you're looking to delve into the details of filter profile, we've created a guide to de-mystify these infographics in our Astronomy Hub: How to Read a Filter Transmission Chart and Choose a Filter!
Straightforward Installation
Adding the Optolong L-Pro Nikon Z Clip-In Filter to your Nikon Z imaging train is a simple process, requiring only a clear work surface and some care! Start by placing your Nikon Z camera body on a clean, flat surface. Next grab your L-Pro clip-in filter, taking care not to touch the filter glass, and ensure the 'Optolong' printing is facing up at you. Angle the filter such that the 'Optolong' printed section is pointing towards the top of the camera (where the hot shoe would go), and towards a small 'lip' or 'shelf' inside the camera body. Insert the filter until the top is touching this lip, and then begin to drop the rest of the filter into place. Ensure this rests on the interior lip and does not fall into the camera body. Once the filter is in place, gently press the bottom section with the small tab down until the tab clicks into place. Your filter is now installed and your camera is ready for the stars!
Removing the clip-in filter is similarly straightforward. With the camera removed from your imaging train and laying on a flat, clean, surface, gently press in the spring tab at the bottom of the filter. With this depressed, carefully begin to lift the clip-in filter up out of the camera body. Once it is angled out enough that you can safely grasp it, firmly take hold of the filter edge and finish lifting it out of the camera. Stow the filter safely away, and your camera transformation is now complete!
Pro Imaging Filter Feature Set
With its stellar filtering performance, perfect Nikon Z fit, and premium build quality, the Optolong L-Pro Nikon Z Clip-In Filter certainly earns its Pro name!
Multi-Band Filtering Profile
The Optolong L-Pro Nikon
Z Clip-In Filter precisely targets light pollution and skyglow wavelengths,
allowing you to capture a more natural view of targets while still providing
a notable boost to contrast and detail! This multi-band filtering profile is
perfect for capturing broadband targets like galaxies and narrowband deep
sky objects like emission nebulae alike, with the Hα, Hβ, OIII,
and SII wavelengths passed through this filter with above 90% transmittance
— allowing you to create awe-inspiring images from the Andromeda
Galaxy to the North American Nebula!
Premium Construction
The Optolong L-Pro Nikon Z
Clip-In Filter is made with premium construction to help ensure your images
only see a boost when adding this imaging filter to your setup! To fight
reflections this filter features multiple layers of anti-reflective coatings,
cemented in place with a ion-assisted deposition technology. The base is a
Schott B20 substrate for superb clarity. This filter is polished to a
1/4λ and has a parallelism of <30; with a surface quality of
60/40. This combined with the precision off-band blocking filtering gives
you a powerful upgrade to your imaging system!
Astronomy Hub: Your one-stop-shop for Astrophotography Knowledge!
Our Gear Experts have compiled a wealth of information to help expand your astrophotography knowledge! Below you’ll find links to articles, videos and "how-to" guides. Just one more reason that our Astronomy Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your astronomy and astrophotography needs!
| How to Read a Filter Transmission Chart and Choose a Filter |
| Astrophotography Filter Connection Guide |