{"product_id":"qhyccd-minicam8-filter-sets","title":"QHYCCD miniCAM8 Filter Sets","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-designed 19 x 12 x 1.1mm filters for the miniCAM8 internal carousel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Sky Monochrome Sets: LRGB with 7nm or 3nm SHO filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Sky Color Set: LPF, HLP, FCE, and UV\/IR Cut filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanetary Set: LRGB plus 20nm CH4, 40nm UV, and 10nm Na (589nm) filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Sets: Sloan u', g', r', i', z' photometric and specialized 7nm Ar III \/ He II filters\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\u003eQHYCCD miniCAM8 Filter Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese QHYCCD miniCAM8 Filter Sets are engineered to the specific 19 x 12 x 1.1mm dimensions required by the camera's internal 8-position filter carousel. The deep sky sets feature an Optical Density (OD) of 5 for excellent stray light suppression, with options for 7nm or narrower 3nm SHO bandpasses. The planetary set includes specialized filters like a 20nm methane (CH4) band, a 40nm UV filter, and a 10nm Sodium (Na) filter at 589nm.\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\u003eDesigned for the miniCAM8: 19 x 12 x 1.1mm Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach filter is precisely manufactured to the 19 x 12 x 1.1mm form factor required for the miniCAM8's integrated 8-position filter wheel. This keeps the system compact, without an external filter wheel. QHYCCD provides a dedicated filter installation guide and video to assist with populating the included filter disc.\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\u003eMonochrome Deep Sky: 7nm SHO vs. 3nm EVO Filter Sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor monochrome deep-sky imagers, QHYCCD offers two complete LRGB + SHO narrowband sets. Both feature an Optical Density (OD) of 5, which strongly attenuates light outside the target bandpass to enhance image contrast. The primary difference is the bandpass of the Hydrogen-alpha, Sulphur-II, and Oxygen-III filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLRGB + 7nm SHO Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e The general-purpose set, with 7nm H-alpha, SII and OIII filters next to the LRGB filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLRGB + 3nm SHO Set (EVO):\u003c\/strong\u003e The EVO set uses upgraded optical coatings and an extremely narrow 3nm bandpass. Narrower bands pass less background light around each emission line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor Deep Sky: 4 Filters for the miniCAM8 Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4-filter set is made for the one-shot-color miniCAM8C. It includes a Light Pollution Filter (LPF), a Heavy Light Pollution Filter (HLP), a Four-Channel Enhancement filter (FCE) and a UV\/IR Cut filter.\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\u003ePlanetary Set: LRGB, Methane, UV and Sodium Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 7-filter set equips the monochrome miniCAM8M for planetary imaging. It includes LRGB broadband filters for color images, plus a 20nm methane (CH4) filter, a 40nm UV filter and a 10nm sodium (Na) filter centered at 589nm. The miniCAM8M reaches 40.1% quantum efficiency in the methane band.\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\u003eScientific Imaging: Sloan Photometry and 7nm Ar III \/ He II Filters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor advanced applications, QHYCCD offers three specialized filter options. The Sloan Photometric set includes five filters (u', g', r', i', z') for standardized scientific measurements of celestial object brightness. For imaging exotic structures within planetary nebulae and H II regions, two individual 7nm narrowband filters are available: an Ar III filter centered at 713nm for doubly ionized argon, and a He II filter at 468nm for singly ionized helium, emission that conventional H-alpha and OIII filters do not isolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 7nm and 3nm SHO filter sets for the miniCAM8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary difference is the bandpass. The \u003cstrong\u003e7nm set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a general-purpose choice that balances contrast and exposure time. The \u003cstrong\u003e3nm EVO set\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a narrower bandpass and upgraded optical coatings, so less background light passes around each emission line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhich miniCAM8 filter set is designed for the color camera?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLPF + HLP + FCE + UV\/IR Cut Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically designed for the miniCAM8 Color camera. It includes four filters to help manage light pollution and optimize images taken with the color sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow do I install these 19 x 12mm filters into the miniCAM8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach filter set comes with a filter disc designed to hold the filters. QHYCCD provides a \"miniCAM8 Filters Installation\" user guide and video on their website that demonstrates the step-by-step process of securing the filters into the disc and installing it in the camera's internal 8-position carousel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhen would I use the 20nm Methane filter from the miniCAM8 Planetary set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20nm Methane (CH4) filter is a specialized planetary filter used primarily on Jupiter and Saturn. It isolates a methane absorption band, and the miniCAM8M keeps 40.1% quantum efficiency in that band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of deep-sky targets are the Ar III and He II filters for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ar III (713nm) and He II (468nm) filters are for advanced imaging of targets with high-excitation energy. They are particularly effective on \u003cstrong\u003eplanetary nebulae\u003c\/strong\u003e like the Ring Nebula (M57) or the Owl Nebula (M97), and active \u003cstrong\u003eH II regions\u003c\/strong\u003e. They isolate emission lines from ionized argon and helium, revealing structural details that are not captured by standard H-alpha or OIII filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat does the OD 5 rating on the QHYCCD miniCAM8 deep sky filters mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOD 5\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for an Optical Density of 5. This is a measure of how effectively the filter blocks light outside its intended bandpass. An OD 5 rating means the filter blocks over 99.999% of unwanted light, which improves image contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan I use the Sloan Photometric filters with my miniCAM8M for regular deep-sky imaging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, while the Sloan u', g', r', i', z' filters are designed for scientific photometry, they can also be used for LRGB-style color imaging. For example, the g', r', and i' filters can be mapped to Blue, Green, and Red channels to produce unique false-color images of objects like the Pacman Nebula (NGC 281).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQHYCCD miniCAM8 built-in 8-position filter carousel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 x 12 x 1.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLRGB + 7nm SHO Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL, R, G, B, 7nm H-alpha, 7nm SII, 7nm OIII (7 filters) + filter disc; OD 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLRGB + 3nm SHO Set (EVO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL, R, G, B, 3nm H-alpha, 3nm SII, 3nm OIII (7 filters) + filter disc; OD 5; upgraded coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPF + HLP + FCE + UV\/IR Cut Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor miniCAM8 Color: light pollution, heavy light pollution, four-channel enhancement and UV\/IR cut filters (4 filters) + filter disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanetary Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL, R, G, B, 20nm CH4 methane, 40nm UV, 10nm Na (589nm) (7 filters) + filter disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSloan Photometric Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eu', g', r', i', z' (5 filters) + filter disc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAr III Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7nm narrowband centered around 713nm (1 filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHe II Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7nm narrowband centered around 468nm (1 filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\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\"\u003eLRGB + 7nm SHO Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003eIncludes 7 filters and a filter disc\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\"\u003eLRGB + 3nm SHO (EVO) Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003eIncludes 7 filters and a filter disc\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\"\u003eLPF + HLP + FCE + UV\/IR Cut Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003eIncludes 4 filters and a filter disc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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