The 43mm Ice LiPo Light Pollution Filter 43mmfrom Ice LiPo Light Pollution Filter 43mmis designed to reduce the appearance of light pollution in images or videos that include the night sky and illumination from artificial light sources. This effect can be obtained when this filter is used on a film camera system with daylight film installed or on a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected.

Light pollution occurs in areas of the night sky that are above or near concentrated and intense sources of artificial light such as cities. These light sources can include exterior and interior lamps for commercial or residential buildings, brightly lit advertisements such as billboards and streetlamps, as well as sports and entertainment venues. Together they can result in a type of light pollution known as skyglow, where individual stars, the Milky Way, and other astronomical features in the night sky are obscured. Additionally, artificial lights clustered together can become difficult to individually discern. Light pollution from these "cluttered" sources can become a source of distraction within an image and can resemble overexposed areas of glare.

When used, the Ice 43mm LiPo Light Pollution Filter can improve the results of nighttime images by absorbing the yellow light from sodium-vapor lamps, a common light source within urban areas. By preventing the dominant wavelengths of light associated with the color of those lamps from being recorded, the visibility of astronomical objects is enhanced, and artificial light sources are more clearly defined with less glare and improved contrast.

This filter is constructed from optical glass for clarity and color fidelity. It features a slim, aluminum alloy filter ring that helps prevent vignetting while remaining durable and lightweight.

Reduces Light Pollution in Night Sky    Absorbs Yellow Sodium-Vapor Light    1.25x Filter Factor, +0.3 Stop    Optical Glass Construction    Slim, Aluminum Alloy Filter Ring    43mm Front Filter Threads    Knurled Sides    Plastic Case

• Reduces the appearance of light pollution in video or images that include the night sky and minimizes illumination from artificial light sources
• For cameras with daylight film installed, or a digital camera system with its daylight white balance setting selected
• Absorbs the yellow light from sodium-vapor lamps, a common light source within urban areas
• Enhances the visibility of astronomical objects, and where they appear, artificial light sources are more clearly defined with less glare and improved contrast
• 1.25x filter factor reduces exposure by 0.3 stops
• Constructed from uncoated optical glass for clarity and color fidelity
• Slim aluminum alloy filter ring helps prevent vignetting while remaining durable and lightweight
• Side knurlings to provide a more textured grip when mounting or removing it from a lens
• 43mm front filter threads allow for use with other filters
• Plastic filter case for storage and transport

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Gonna be asking the same question here. Can I attach this magnetic light pollution filter to the Freewell magnetic VND system?

A: While the Ice 82mm Magnetic Light Pollution Filter & Magnetic Adapter and the Freewell Magnetic Base Ring for VND Filters (82mm) are both magnetic filters, the Ice filters have not been tested on the Freewell magnetic base. Also, the Freewell filters and magnetic base are special order items not kept in our inventory, nor are on display in our NYC Superstore. We cannot test these items for compatibility. There is a possibility the items may be used with one another, but we have no confirmation on this.

Q: 2. Do these clip-in filters for the Komodo also work for the V-Raptor? Would be a great addition.

A: No, the Kolari Vision Magnetic Clip-In Filter for RED KOMODO (Light Pollution) are designed for super35mm only and are not compatible with the Vista vision sensor of the V-Raptor.

Q: 3. Is this a good quality filter?

A: This filter is made with high quality optical glass. It is an excellent product.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with LEE Filters SW150 Mark II Filter System Holder for Wide-Angle Lenses?

A: The NiSi 150 x 150mm Natural Night Light Pollution Filter is compatible with the LEE Filters SW150 Mark II Filter System Holder for Wide-Angle Lenses.

Q: 5. Does compatible with the a1 ?

A: Yes. This is compatible with the Sony Alpha 1 Mirrorless Digital Camera.

Q: 6. how do I know what to choose? 100x100 or 150mmx150 or 180x180mm? I don't have a holder yet either, so want to get everything to fit my 62mm ring lens and my 67mm lens ring

A: Hi--many filters will fit in a standard 100x100mm filter holder (probably the most common filter size); you need to choose among the filter holders (you will also need a compatible adapter ring for the lens you're using): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=filter%20holders&filters=fct_category%3Afilter_holders_3837%2Cfct_filter-system_2715%3A4in-100mm-wide-filters

Q: 7. Will this work with the A7C?

A: According to Kase's website, it lists all A7 series cameras, except the A7C. Most likely it will fit on the A7C but they have not updated their site yet.

Q: 8. Hello. Want to move up to a RASA for imaging. What would I need to use my Nikon D750 with this scope?

A: We do not recommend using the Nikon D750 DSLR camera with the RASA 8 as the camera body will obstruct part of the corrector plate. Sincerely, Celestron

Q: 9. I have the LEE Filters LEE100 Filter Holder, it is posible to use it with this filter?

A: Hi--yes, this filter will fit in the Lee100 filter holder.

Q: 10. Will this fit a Sony A58?

A: No, it will not be compatible for use with translucent mirror reflex cameras such as the Sony Alpha a58 DSLT camera. According to Kase Filters, the Kase Light Pollution Clip-In Filter f/ SONY ALPHA is compatible for use with the Sony Alpha A9 II, A9, A7R IV, A7R III, A7R II, A7R, A7S II, A7S, A7 III, A7 II, and the A7 Mirrorless Digital Cameras. (They also state while they are not currently aware of any lens restrictions, they cannot guarantee all lenses will be compatible).