QHYCCD CFW3 Filter Wheels(Choose Model)

Streamline Your Astrophotography with the QHYCCD CFW3 Filter Wheels

• Multiple Sizes and Compatibility: The QHYCCD CFW3 series filter wheels accommodate a wide range of filter sizes from 1.25-inch up to 50 millimeters square, ensuring compatibility with various filter types for all your astrophotography needs.

• Versatile Control Options: Control the QHYCFW3 filter wheels through an external program via USB, or directly connect to a QHY camera with a special 4-pin port, eliminating the need for additional power cables or software, simplifying your setup.

• Efficient Motor Design: Features a new motor with direct drive that reverses direction to take the shortest path between filters. This significantly reduces time spent changing filters during sessions, enhancing your imaging efficiency.

• LED Indicator: Each filter position is uniquely indicated with a tricolor LED, providing visual confirmation of the filter change without the need to remove the wheel from the telescope. This feature ensures accuracy and convenience in filter positioning.

• Compact and Adaptable: The slim design of the CFW3 filter wheels complements the short back focus of COLDMOS cameras, allowing for the addition of camera lens adapters for Canon and Nikon lenses for wide-field imaging.

• Secure Power Connection: Includes a threaded 12-volt DC power port with a short extension cable that attaches securely to prevent disconnections during use.

• Product Variants and Specifications:

  • CFW3S-SR/US: Supports 7*1.25-inch mounted/31mm unmounted filters; ideal for cameras like QHY533M and QHY183M. Weighs about 430g with minimal back focus consumption.
  • CFW3M-SR: Accommodates 5*2-inch mounted/50mm unmounted filters; perfect for QHY268M, QHY600M. Weighs about 720g.
  • CFW3M-US: Holds 7*36mm unmounted filters; suitable for QHY163M, QHY294M, QHY268M. Weighs about 700g.
  • CFW3L: Fits 7*2-inch mounted/50mm unmounted filters; designed for QHY600M (PH/Pro). Weighs about 900g.
  • CFW3XL: For 92-inch mounted/50mm unmounted or 750mm square unmounted filters; compatible with QHY461PH, QHY600M-PH SBFL. Weighs about 1500g; special adapter required for some setups.

Visit the QHYCCD website for detailed back focus calculations and to view a variety of adapters available to ensure optimal compatibility and performance with your specific setup. Enhance your astrophotography experience with the QHYCCD CFW3 series filter wheels, designed for precision, efficiency, and versatility.