The Astroklar filter in use

Max Montella is a travel photographer for the Italian photo and travel blog Passando dal Mondo, and in another collaboration with us, he was able to test the Astroklar filter on his travels. Due to the increasing light pollution, it is almost impossible to take sharp photos at night that are not discolored yellow by light. The round or rectangular Astroklar filter is available in various sizes and ensures flawless shots at night.

In the following section, you can find out what impressions Max Montella gained with the filters, which advantages of the Astroklar filter stand out, and what is included in the scope of delivery.

The first impression of the Astroklar filter

For the test, Montella used both the 100-millimeter rectangular filter and the round filter version of the Astroklar filter. Both versions of the filters were impressive right out of the box.

The photographer is enthusiastic about the high-quality design of the optical glass with a double nanocoating. Max Montella emphasizes that the packaging immediately caught his eye: the small details, the stickers, and especially the velcro fastener for undamaged opening are a small highlight for him.

The rectangular filter is delivered in a synthetic leather case so that no scratches or cracks occur on the filter in the long run. The round Astroklar filter comes with its own transparent plastic box to ensure damage-free transport.

The advantages of the Astroklar filter

The biggest advantages of the Astroklar filter are the clear colors and realistic depictions of the scenery: The filters can reduce light pollution and take beautiful night shots. The filters are oil, water, and dirt repellent and prevent reflections.

The rectangular and round Astroklar filters in practice

Using the filters saves him a lot of time and effort in digital post-processing, as the scene is captured very realistically and authentically and counteracts the light pollution in the surroundings. He already tried the filters at sunset and noticed a difference. The result was not an artificial version, but a true-to-life image without the effects of light pollution.

The travel photographer makes it clear that he experienced no loss of sharpness with either the round or the rectangular Astroklar filter.

Conclusion

For Montella, the Astroklar filters are a real asset when it comes to perfect night shots. The filters are ideal for reducing light pollution. He was particularly surprised by the good price-performance ratio and the easy handling. Combining them with other filters is possible thanks to the thread on the round filter or via a rectangular filter holder, and the realistic night shots save a lot of time at the home computer.

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