{"product_id":"starizona-starizona-modular-filter-slider","title":"Starizona Modular Filter Slider","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular design with interchangeable top and bottom plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with M42, M48, and M54 threaded connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional 21mm \"Tall\" version for simplified backfocus management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved light leak protection over the original Filter Slider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one filter drawer with a removable knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarizona Modular Filter Slider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Starizona Modular Filter Slider adapts to nearly any imaging train with its interchangeable M42, M48, and M54 plates. For systems requiring precise spacing, a 21mm \"Tall\" version is available to simplify achieving correct backfocus without extra adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Configurable System with M42, M48, and M54 Plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the Modular Filter Slider is its system of interlocking top and bottom plates. All plates use common, standardized threads, so you can match the slider's connections to your camera, focal reducer, or telescope. Instead of buying a new filter slider for each optical train, you can simply swap plates to adapt the unit as your equipment changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 21mm \"Tall\" Option for Simplified Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard Modular Filter Slider is 17.5mm tall. The \"Tall\" version uses a female threaded plate that is 3.5mm thicker, bringing the total height to exactly 21mm. This thickness fits cleanly into many common imaging trains, which can remove the need for separate spacer rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded Light Sealing and Removable Drawer Knobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new filter drawers and interlocking plates give better protection against light leaks, a critical improvement for long-exposure imaging. Every filter drawer now has a removable knob, which gives extra clearance in tight setups such as HyperStar systems or trains with little room between the camera and focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModular vs. Original Filter Slider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Modular Filter Slider is a complete redesign and is not backward-compatible with the discontinued Starizona Original Filter Slider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo cross-compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e filter drawers, top plates, and bottom plates from the Modular system do not fit the original slider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal parts don't fit either:\u003c\/strong\u003e original slider drawers and top plates do not work with the Modular body. Starizona still makes replacement drawers and tops for the original system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat makes the Starizona Modular Filter Slider \"modular\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts modularity comes from the ability to interchange the top and bottom threaded plates. This allows you to customize the connections (\u003cstrong\u003eM42, M48, M54\u003c\/strong\u003e) to match your specific camera, focuser, or other accessories, rather than being locked into a single configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the purpose of the 21mm \"Tall\" Starizona Modular Filter Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 21mm \"Tall\" version is designed to help you achieve correct backfocus more easily. Many imaging systems require a specific amount of spacing, and the 21mm height of the \"Tall\" slider can often satisfy a significant portion of that requirement without needing additional, separate spacer rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eI have the original Starizona Filter Slider. Can I use my old filter drawers with the new Modular Filter Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The new Modular Filter Slider and its components (drawers, top plates, bottom plates) are \u003cstrong\u003enot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with the original Starizona Filter Slider. You must use new Modular Filter Drawers with the Modular Filter Slider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I use the Starizona Modular Filter Slider with a HyperStar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use the Modular Filter Slider with a HyperStar lens, you will also need a specific \u003cstrong\u003eFilter Slider Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e for your camera. This adapter is required to achieve the correct backfocus for the HyperStar system and provides the proper attachment point. These adapters are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs a filter drawer included with the Starizona Modular Filter Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The slider comes with \u003cstrong\u003eone filter drawer with a removable knob\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus a top plate, a bottom plate, six screws and an Allen wrench. Extra drawers are sold separately, so you can pre-load one drawer per filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDo I need tools to change the plates on the Starizona Modular Filter Slider?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the \u003cstrong\u003eAllen wrench included\u003c\/strong\u003e in the box. The top and bottom plates attach to the body with six screws, which are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 Male \/ M48 Female, M42 Male \/ M48 Female (Tall), M54 Male \/ M54 Female (Tall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5mm (21mm Tall version)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78.5mm (3.09\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM42 Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42mm x 0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM48 Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48mm x 0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54 Threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54mm x 0.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eModular Filter Slider Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eTop Threaded Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eBottom Threaded Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eFilter Drawer with Knob\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003e6 Screws for the Top and Bottom Plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eAllen Wrench\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/pages\/starizona-warranty-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarizona Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Starizona","offers":[{"title":"M42 Male \/ M48 Female","offer_id":68033923449117,"sku":"STZ-MFS-42M-48F","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M42 Male \/ M48 Female (Tall, 21mm)","offer_id":68033931903261,"sku":"STZ-MFS-42M-48F-T","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M54 Male \/ M54 Female (Tall, 21mm)","offer_id":68033931936029,"sku":"STZ-MFS-54M-54F-T","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/Starizona-Modular-Filter-Slider-1_1338e824-7d63-4356-bf5e-aa7e82c37fd4.jpg?v=1794375596","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/en-int\/products\/starizona-starizona-modular-filter-slider","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}