The new FW5-8300 filter wheel is now through the prototype stage and we are awaiting parts for production.  It is a single carousel design with a new filter retaining system that makes changing filters easier than with individual retaining screws for each filter.  The carousel is also interchangeable for swapping out 5 filter sets at one time.

Features:

• Holds five 36mm drop in filters for un-vignetted imaging at any f/ratio with the ST-8300 or ST-4000XM cameras.
• Small footprint:  4 x 5 inches.
• Thin design - adds only 20mm backfocus (Total backfocus for ST-8300 with CFW5-8300 is 38mm).
• Allows the use of an optional Nikon lens adapter with the ST-8300 camera and filter wheel.
• Uses the cameras' I2C port for power and commands.  No additional cable to computer or power supply is required.

The new FW5-8300 filter wheel is now through the prototype stage and we are awaiting parts for production.  There have been two modifications to the original design that have required separate prototyping.  A final small modification is bring made now.  The led time for production parts is about 2 months.  It is a single carousel design with a new filter retaining system that makes changing filters easier than with individual retaining screws for each filter.  The carousel is also interchangeable for swapping out 5 filter sets all at the same time. (THIS UPDATE IS FROM FEB 4, 2010).

 Accepting pre-orders!

Price is subject to change by SBIG.