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.