SBIG FW8S-Aluma Standard Filter Wheel

SKU: SBFW8SALUMA MFR: FW8S-ALUMA
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning astrophotography with this SBIG filter wheel, perfect for deep-sky images.
  • Achieve optimal image quality; this filter wheel is compatible with 36mm and 1.25" filters.
  • Enjoy seamless integration with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android for easy control.
  • Minimize vibrations with the robust design, ensuring mount stability for clear, sharp images.
  • Simplify your setup; this lightweight (1.8 lb) filter wheel enhances portability to dark sites.
  • Quickly switch filters with the FW8S-Aluma, improving ease of use during long astrophotography sessions.
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SBIG Aluma Filter Wheel Specifications

  • Filter Size

    36mm / 1.25"

  • OS Compatibility

    Windows 32 and 64 bit, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android

  • Weight

    1.8 lb (0.81 kg)

About SBIG Aluma Filter Wheel

For professional photographers seeking to elevate their image quality with precision and versatility, the SBIG FW8S-Aluma Standard Filter Wheel emerges as an essential tool. This durable, high-quality filter wheel is the standard, non-guided 8-position model designed specifically for integration with Aluma Series cameras, ensuring seamless compatibility and performance.

Crafted with innovation in mind, the FW8S-Aluma does not incorporate a built-in self-guiding CCD, which allows for a more lightweight and streamlined design. It is, however, fully compatible with Canon EOS and Nikon lens adapters, providing a versatile solution for photographers who are dedicated to these popular brands.

The filter wheel's carousel is engineered to hold eight 36mm filters, offering an expansive range of creative possibilities. For those who prefer different sizes, inserts are available to accommodate 1.25" filters, further enhancing the wheel's adaptability to various shooting scenarios and filter requirements.

One of the standout features of the Aluma wheels is the positive centering mechanism. This innovative design ensures that each filter is precisely centered in the exact same position every time it is used. Such single-pixel accuracy is crucial for professional imaging, as it completely eliminates ghost images, dust spots, and other unwanted artifacts after flat-fielding, thus ensuring that the final photographs are of the highest possible quality.

The 36mm filters are specifically chosen to provide unvignetted imaging for the largest Aluma sensors, guaranteeing that photographers can capture images with edge-to-edge clarity and detail. This makes the FW8S-Aluma Standard Filter Wheel an ideal choice for those who demand the best from their equipment and refuse to compromise on image quality.

In summary, the FW8S-Aluma Standard Filter Wheel by SBIG stands out as a professional-grade accessory that offers durability, high-quality construction, and innovative features. It is an excellent choice for photographers who value the ability to quickly and easily switch between different filters without sacrificing precision or image quality.

SBIG Aluma Filter Wheel Features

  • 8-position standard filter wheel designed for Aluma Series cameras
  • Compatible with Canon EOS and Nikon lens adapters for versatile use
  • Carousel accommodates eight 36mm filters for unvignetted imaging
  • Optional inserts available for 1.25" filters, enhancing creative control
  • Innovative positive centering mechanism for precise filter alignment
  • Eliminates ghost images and artifacts with single-pixel accuracy

Key Features

  • Capture stunning astrophotography with this SBIG filter wheel, perfect for deep-sky images.
  • Achieve optimal image quality; this filter wheel is compatible with 36mm and 1.25" filters.
  • Enjoy seamless integration with Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android for easy control.
  • Minimize vibrations with the robust design, ensuring mount stability for clear, sharp images.
  • Simplify your setup; this lightweight (1.8 lb) filter wheel enhances portability to dark sites.
  • Quickly switch filters with the FW8S-Aluma, improving ease of use during long astrophotography sessions.

What's in the box:

  • FW8S-Aluma Standard Filter Wheel
  • SBIG 1 Year Limited Warranty