Filters
A filter decides what light reaches your sensor or your eye, and under Canadian suburban skies that decision often matters more than aperture. The right narrowband filter can make a nebula imageable from a driveway that visually shows almost nothing. David Astro carries filters in Canada — narrowband, LRGB, light pollution, planetary, solar and scientific — in 1.25", 2", 31 mm, 36 mm and unmounted formats, shipped from Canadian stock.
Filter selection is where our team spends a lot of time, because bandwidth, f-ratio and sensor size interact in ways that are not obvious from a product page. Tell us your telescope and camera and we will recommend a set that works together.
Filters
SVBONY SV183 685nm IR Pass Filter
685nm Infrared (IR) Pass Filter Standard 1.25" Threaded Barrel Transmits >95% of light from 673nm to 1100nm Blocks Visible Light with OD2 Block...
View full detailsSVBONY SV220 3nm H-Alpha & OIII Dual Narrowband Filter
3nm Dual-Bandpass: Isolates H-Alpha (656.3 nm) and OIII (500.7 nm) emission lines with extreme prejudice against light pollution. ≥85% Peak Tran...
View full detailsSVBONY SV220 7nm Ha/OIII Dual-Band Filter
SVBONY SV226 M42 Telescope Filter Drawer
Magnetic drawer for rapid filter changes CNC-molded integrated body for light-leak prevention Native M42x0.75 threads for common cameras and reduc...
View full detailsSVBONY SV226P Telescope Filter Drawer for Off-Axis Guider (OAG)
Supports both 1.25" and 2" filters in one drawer 12-point M2.5 threaded mounting for guide camera stability Includes M42, M48, and M28.5 threads f...
View full detailsSVBONY SV227 H-Alpha 5nm Narrowband Filter - 2"
Isolates the 656.3nm H-Alpha wavelength Aggressive 5nm Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) bandpass Peak transmittance of ≥90% for high signal throu...
View full detailsSVBONY SV227 OIII 5nm Narrowband Filter - 2"
Isolates the Oxygen III emission line at 500.7nm Extremely narrow 5nm Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM) bandpass Achieves ≥90% peak light transmit...
View full detailsSVBONY SV227 SHO 5nm H-Alpha OIII SII Narrowband Filter Set - 1.25"
Complete 1.25-inch SHO (SII, H-Alpha, OIII) filter set Tight 5nm bandpass for high-contrast imaging Peak transmission rate of ≥90% at key waveleng...
View full detailsSVBONY SV227 SII 5nm Narrowband Filter - 2"
Captures Sulfur-II (SII) emission at a 672nm center wavelength Extremely narrow 5nm bandpass for maximum contrast Peak light transmission of ≥90% ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV231 Fringe Killer Color Correction Filter
Reduces violet fringing (chromatic aberration) in achromatic refractors Standard 1.25" filter threads for universal compatibility Blocks IR wavele...
View full detailsSVBONY SV240 Near-Infrared Multi-Narrowband Light Pollution Filter
Designed for urban astrophotography with one-shot color cameras Passes H-Alpha, OIII, H-Beta, and Near-Infrared (NIR) wavelengths Peak transmittan...
View full detailsSVBONY SV260 5-Bandpass Light Pollution Filter - 2"
5-Bandpass broadband light pollution filter 2-inch size with M48x0.75 thread Over 90% peak transmittance for high signal OD4 blocking of key light...
View full detailsSVBONY UHC Ultra High Contrast Light Pollution Filter
Reduces light pollution from artificial lighting Enhances contrast for emission nebulae Available in 1.25", 2", and Canon EOS-C formats Durable al...
View full detailsSVBONY UV IR-Cut Filter
Blocks unwanted Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) wavelengths Standard 2-inch filter threads for wide compatibility Improves image contrast and c...
View full detailsTele Vue BandMate H-Beta Filter
Filter Type: Hydrogen-Beta (Hβ) Narrowband Available Sizes: 1.25" and 2" Mounted Primary Targets: Horsehead Nebula, California Nebula Manufacturin...
View full detailsTele Vue BandMate Nebustar Filter
Unique Narrowband Design: Transmits both Hβ and OIII emission lines in a single, targeted passband for maximum contrast. Blocks Red Wavelengths:...
View full detailsTele Vue BandMate OIII Filter
Isolates doubly ionized oxygen (OIII) emission lines Dramatically increases contrast on planetary nebulae and supernova remnants Manufactured by A...
View full detailsVaonis CLS Filter for Vespera
City Light Suppression (CLS) Filter Blocks Sodium (Na) and Mercury (Hg) Wavelengths Enhances Contrast for Deep-Sky Objects Automatic Electronic De...
View full detailsVaonis Dual Band Filter for Vespera
Dual-band filter isolates Hydrogen-alpha (656.3nm) and Oxygen-III (500.7nm) wavelengths Narrow 12nm bandpass dramatically increases contrast on em...
View full detailsWanderer Astro Filter Shim for 50mm Filters
Designed for SFW50 & SFW50S Filter Wheels Adapts 50mm Unmounted Filters Thinner than 2.5mm Ensures Accurate and Stable Filter Seating Prevents...
View full detailsWanderer Astro Snowflake Filter Wheel - 8 x 36mm Super Low-Profile
Holds 8 x 36mm unmounted filters Ultra-low profile design, as thin as 14mm Gear-driven mechanism with anti-backlash for repeatability Dedicated 8t...
View full detailsWanderer Astro Snowflake Filter Wheel - 8 x 50mm Super Low-Profile
Accommodates 8 x 50mm unmounted filters Ultra low-profile body for systems with limited back focus Gear-driven mechanism with anti-backlash for re...
View full detailsWanderer Astro Snowflake Filter Wheel - 8 x 50mm/2"
Accommodates 8 x 50mm round (or 2" mounted) filters Ultra low-profile design for tight back focus requirements Gear-driven with anti-backlash mech...
View full detailsWilliam Optics Elite Drawer OAG Kit
Integrates Off-Axis Guider and Filter Drawer 37.5 mm Optical Length Supports M48, M54, and M68 Connections Magnetic M48 Filter Holder 336 g (11.85...
View full detailsFilter Types and When Each One Earns Its Place
Filters do not add signal. They remove unwanted light so that the signal you want has better contrast against the background. Choosing well means knowing which unwanted light you are fighting.
- Narrowband filters: Ha, OIII and SII passbands, typically 3 to 12 nm. Narrower bands reject more light pollution and moonlight but demand accurate focus and longer exposures.
- LRGB filter sets: Parfocal luminance, red, green and blue for colour imaging with monochrome sensors, with the luminance channel carrying most of the detail.
- Light pollution filters: Broadband rejection of mercury and sodium emission lines. Effective against older street lighting and much less effective against broad-spectrum LED.
- Planetary and colour filters: Wratten-standard colour filters that raise contrast on specific planetary features — a red or orange filter on Mars, blue on Jupiter's belts.
- Solar filters: Full-aperture white-light filters for safe observation of sunspots and transits.
- Neutral density and polarizing: Variable brightness reduction for lunar observing without altering colour balance.
Why Choose David Astro for Filters
A filter that performs beautifully at f/7 can produce a shifted passband and soft results at f/3. That is the kind of detail worth asking about before ordering.
- F-ratio matched recommendations: Narrowband passbands shift blueward in fast optical systems, so we recommend filters specified for your focal ratio rather than the narrowest available.
- Sensor size and vignetting: We size filters to your sensor diagonal and filter wheel placement, so an undersized filter does not clip your corners.
- Spacing accounted for: Filter glass shifts focus by roughly a third of its thickness, and we include that in the back-focus calculation we provide.
- Authorized dealer: Genuine filters with full manufacturer warranty and verified coatings, in Canadian inventory and shipped domestically.
- Ships from Canada: No duties or brokerage charges for Canadian buyers.
Filters in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- Do light pollution filters still work under LED streetlights?
- Much less well than they did under sodium lighting. LED emits across a broad spectrum, so there is no narrow band to reject. Narrowband filters remain effective because they pass only emission lines regardless of what the streetlight does.
- How narrow should my Ha filter be?
- For f/5 and slower, 3 to 5 nm gives excellent contrast. Below about f/4, the incident light cone shifts the passband and a 6 to 7 nm filter, or one specified for fast optics, performs better.
- What size filters do I need?
- Match the sensor diagonal plus the distance from filter to sensor. A 36 mm filter typically covers APS-C in a standard wheel; full frame usually needs 50 mm square or unmounted 2 inch.
- Are filters shipped from Canada?
- Yes, in-stock filters are held in our Canadian warehouse and reach Canadian customers without customs handling.
Building a filter set?
Tell us your telescope, camera and sky conditions and we will recommend the right bandwidths and sizes. Canadian stock, fast domestic shipping.