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SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer

SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer

by SBIG
SKU DL-CA-FWSPACER
$99.00 - $99.00
$99.00
$99.00 - $99.00
$99.00
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  • Replaces the SBIG FW8-8300 filter wheel for filter-free imaging
  • Maintains correct optical spacing for accessories
  • Required for using the OAG-8300 or StarChaser SC-2 without a filter wheel
  • Directly compatible with SBIG STF and ST-8300 series cameras
  • Includes four 4-40 mounting screws for immediate installation
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  • Description
  • FAQ
  • Specifications
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  • Warranty

  • SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer

    The SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer is the factory-specified solution for maintaining correct optical spacing when you remove the FW8-8300 filter wheel, attaching directly to an STF or ST-8300 camera front plate with the four included 4-40 screws. This component, backed by a 1-year warranty, provides the correct spacing and mounting for accessories like the OAG-8300, StarChaser SC-2 and the Camera Lens Adapter in imaging trains that do not use a filter wheel.

    Maintain Critical Spacing Without the FW8-8300

    When you remove a filter wheel from an imaging train, you alter the back focus distance. The SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer is the same thickness as the FW8-8300 filter wheel. Installing it restores the original spacing, allowing accessories designed for the filter wheel-equipped camera (such as the STF Camera Lens Adapter, CLA) to reach focus correctly without modification.

    Required for OAG-8300 & StarChaser SC-2 Setups

    For imagers using an SBIG STF or ST-8300 camera, this spacer is not optional if you plan to guide with an OAG-8300 or StarChaser SC-2 without a filter wheel in the optical path. These guiders attach to the FW8-8300 front pattern, and the spacer is required to attach them when a filter wheel is not used. The STF Filter Wheel Spacer provides that mounting point and spacing, enabling you to build a streamlined, filter-free imaging and guiding system.

  • What is the purpose of the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer?

    The SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer is designed to take the place of an FW8-8300 filter wheel on an SBIG STF or ST-8300 camera. It maintains the correct optical spacing required for certain accessories, like the OAG-8300, to reach focus when you are imaging without filters.

    Do I need the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer if I'm using the FW8-8300 filter wheel?

    No. This spacer is an alternative to the filter wheel, not an addition. If you have the FW8-8300 filter wheel installed, you do not need this spacer.

    Which cameras are compatible with the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer?

    This spacer is specifically designed for the front bolt pattern of SBIG STF series and ST-8300 cameras. It connects using the four included 4-40 screws.

    How do I install the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer on my STF-8300 camera?

    Installation is straightforward. You simply align the spacer with the four threaded holes on the front plate of your STF-8300 camera and secure it using the four 4-40 x 3/8 pan head screws that are included with the spacer.

    I want to use the OAG-8300 with my STF-8300 but don't need filters. Is the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer the right part?

    Yes, this is the exact part you need. The OAG-8300 requires the spacing provided by either the FW8-8300 filter wheel or this spacer to function correctly. The SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer allows you to use the OAG-8300 in a filter-free configuration.

    Can I attach a camera lens to my STF camera using the Camera Lens Adapter and the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer?

    Yes. The SBIG Camera Lens Adapter (CLA) is designed to achieve focus when either the FW8-8300 filter wheel or the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer is installed. This spacer provides the correct distance for the CLA to work as intended.

    What screws are included with the SBIG STF Filter Wheel Spacer?

    The spacer includes a set of four 4-40 x 3/8 pan head screws, which are the correct type and length for attaching the spacer to the front of a compatible SBIG camera.

  • Telescope-side connection FW8-8300 front pattern: camera lens adapter, StarChaser SC-2 or OAG-8300
    Camera-side connection STF / ST-8300 camera front plate, four 4-40 screws
    Warranty 1 year
    Adapter type Extension/spacer
    Side A FW8-8300 front pattern (CLA, SC-2, OAG-8300)
    Side B STF camera front plate (4-40 screws)

    • STF Filter Wheel Spacer

      × 1

    • 4-40 x 3/8 Pan Head Screws

      × 4

  • Diffraction Limited 1-Year Warranty